What is iShares TIPS Bond ETF's average annual return?

Since 2004, iShares TIPS Bond ETF (TIP) has returned about 3.4% a year (the compound annual growth rate) and an average calendar-year return of 3.6%.

What were iShares TIPS Bond ETF's best and worst years?

Over 2004–2026, the best year was 2011 (+13.3%) and the worst was 2022 (-12.3%).

How often is iShares TIPS Bond ETF up in a year?

17 of the 22 full years since 2004 were positive — about 77% of the time.

TIP

iShares TIPS Bond ETFETF · Bonds

$107.50+$0.01 (+0.01%)as of market close, Jul 24, 2026

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TIP returns by year

iShares TIPS Bond ETF has returned +3.4% annually (CAGR) since 2004. Calendar-year, monthly and weekly total returns for iShares TIPS Bond ETF (TIP) below, through July 24, 2026 — the most recent year is year-to-date.

Annualized (CAGR)

+3.4%

2004–2026

Average year

+3.6%

22 full years

Best year

+13.3%

2011

Worst year

-12.3%

2022

Positive years

17/22

77% up

iShares TIPS Bond ETF returns by year (2004–2026)#

Calendar-year returns with each year's path and its dividend contribution (dividend return = total minus price return).

iShares TIPS Bond ETF annual returns by year
Year	Start price	End price	Dividend	Total return
2026YTD	$109.91	$107.50	+1.6%	-0.6%
2025	$106.55	$109.91	+3.6%	+6.8%
2024	$107.49	$106.55	+2.5%	+1.6%
2023	$106.44	$107.49	+2.8%	+3.8%
2022	$129.20	$106.44	+5.3%	-12.3%
2021	$127.65	$129.20	+4.4%	+5.7%
2020	$116.57	$127.65	+1.3%	+10.8%
2019	$109.51	$116.57	+1.9%	+8.3%
2018	$114.08	$109.51	+2.6%	-1.4%
2017	$113.17	$114.08	+2.1%	+2.9%
2016	$109.68	$113.17	+1.5%	+4.7%
2015	$112.01	$109.68	+0.3%	-1.8%
2014	$109.90	$112.01	+1.4%	+3.3%
2013	$121.41	$109.90	+0.8%	-8.7%
2012	$116.69	$121.41	+2.3%	+6.4%
2011	$107.52	$116.69	+4.7%	+13.3%
2010	$103.90	$107.52	+2.6%	+6.1%
2009	$99.24	$103.90	+3.8%	+8.5%
2008	$105.80	$99.24	+5.6%	-0.6%
2007	$98.80	$105.80	+4.8%	+11.9%
2006	$102.82	$98.80	+4.2%	+0.3%
2005	$105.81	$102.82	+5.3%	+2.5%
2004	$101.71	$105.81	+4.2%	+8.3%

Total return by period

-10%-5%+0%+5%+10%

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Methodology#

Returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from TIP's split- and dividend-adjusted closes. The bar chart switches between annual and monthly periods. Annualized return is the compound annual growth rate over the full period. The current year is year-to-date. See also the periodic table of returns. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.

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FAQ

What is iShares TIPS Bond ETF's average annual return?: Since 2004, iShares TIPS Bond ETF (TIP) has returned about 3.4% a year (the compound annual growth rate) and an average calendar-year return of 3.6%.
What were iShares TIPS Bond ETF's best and worst years?: Over 2004–2026, the best year was 2011 (+13.3%) and the worst was 2022 (-12.3%).
How often is iShares TIPS Bond ETF up in a year?: 17 of the 22 full years since 2004 were positive — about 77% of the time.