Understanding TIPS: Inflation Protection and Investment Strategies

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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