Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF has lower fees compared to other similar products. SCHP has outperformed both peer TIPS funds and nominal Treasury ETFs since inception, driven by lower fees and inflation protection. Fiscal and monetary policy trends are likely to remain supportive of inflation, making TIPS exposure attractive for investors.
Blending TIPS with intermediate-term treasury bonds enhances risk-adjusted returns, offering a Sharpe ratio of 0.46, better than holding each asset class alone. When paired with equities, a 50/50 ITT/US portfolio yields the highest Sharpe ratio of 0.66, outperforming other combinations. SCHP is my preferred TIPS fund due to its low 0.03% expense ratio, diversified holdings, and high liquidity with $11.45B AUM.
The Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF (SCHP) owns a portfolio of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities. With the Fed cutting interest rates while inflation remains above target, SCHP should continue to see dual tailwinds from higher principal adjustments and duration returns. Paradoxically, the key risk to monitor is inflation. If inflation surges, the Fed may have to restart rate hikes, which could lead to duration losses for the SCHP.