TIP

The iShares TIPS Bond ETF (TIP) invests almost entirely in U.S. Treasury Inflation‑Protected Securities, the government bonds that adjust principal for inflation, and holds a small cash component. Its strategy is to track the ICE U.S. Treasury Inflation‑Linked Bond Index by holding a representative sample of those TIPS, with a requirement to invest at least 80 % of assets in the index constituents and at least 90 % in U.S. Treasury securities. The fund provides exposure to inflation‑adjusted fixed‑income returns and is suited for investors who want a hedge against rising consumer prices, a stable income component, or broader diversification within a bond allocation, especially those with a moderate risk tolerance or a long‑term investment horizon.