iShares TIPS Bond ETF vs State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF — how do they compare? iShares TIPS Bond ETF trades at $107.93, while State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF trades at $45.21. The key difference: State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares TIPS Bond ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| TIP | XLRE | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Fixed Income | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $112.20 | $45.46 |
52-Week Low | $107.91 | $40.01 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
TIP is the flagship ETF for U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS). It tracks an index of government bonds whose principal value adjusts based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), providing a direct hedge against rising inflation.
Read more on TIP →XLRE tracks the Real Estate Select Sector Index, providing exposure to S&P 500 real estate companies. It focuses on equity REITs across residential, industrial, and healthcare sub-sectors, with top holdings like Welltower, Prologis, and American Tower.
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