Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF (SCHP)
ARCA ARCA Primary 
SCHP: An Attractive Real Yield
The Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF offers low-cost, diversified exposure to U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, providing effective inflation protection for long-term investors. SCHP tracks the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Inflation-Linked Bond Index, maintains high liquidity, and charges a minimal 0.03% expense ratio, making it an efficient inflation hedge. The ETF has outperformed its Morningstar category over 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods due to low fees and precise index replication, with a current 7% YTD return.
SCHP: 3 Reasons To Consider Buying This ETF
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.
SCHP: Blend With Intermediate-Term Treasury For Improved Risk-Adjusted Returns
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.
SCHP: The Place To Be In This Rate Cutting Cycle
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.
