iShares TIPS Bond ETF downgraded to Buy after strong inflation-protected returns since April 2025

The iShares TIPS Bond ETF has been downgraded from Strong Buy to Buy following its strong performance since April 2025, outperforming cash and similar Treasury ETFs with a 6.6% total return. TIPS ETFs remain attractive due to favorable breakeven yields, especially if inflation stays near 3%. Longer-dated TIPS offer greater return potential but carry risks from rising Treasury yields and federal debt concerns. The downgrade reflects tempered optimism amid these risks despite solid returns so far.