Dan Sotiroff, senior manager research analyst for Morningstar Research Services, explains how TIPS ETFs work, their performance in 2025, and what to consider before buying the treasury inflation-protected securities.

Key Takeaways:

What Are TIPS?

TIPS ETFs vs. TIPS

Flows Into TIPS ETFs in 2025 Surprises Morningstar’s ETFInvestor Editor

How TIPS Have Performed Against the Bond Market in 2025

How Higher-for-Longer Interest Rates Could Create Higher Risk

Should Investors Look to Short- or Long-Term TIPS During Market Volatility?

What’s the Best Account to Hold TIPS ETFs?

Who Should Invest in TIPS ETFs?

2 Top TIPS ETFs Picks

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Worried About Inflation? What to Know Before Buying TIPS ETFs