TDTT — FlexShares iBoxx 3-Year Target Duration TIPS Index Fund
US Bonds - TIPS Ranked #376 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by Flexshares Trust
TDTT Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in TDTT over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
TDTT Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: TDTT's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in TDTT?
See what a lump sum in TDTT would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
The FlexShares iBoxx 3-Year Target Duration TIPS Index Fund, trading under the ticker TDTT, operates within the US Bonds - TIPS category managed by Flexshares Trust. This fund holds an asset base of $2.56 billion and is currently priced at $23.66 per share. It carries an expense ratio of 0.18% and offers a dividend yield of 4.57%. In terms of overall standing, the ETF ranks #376 out of 458 tracked funds across all categories, receiving an ETFValuer grade of C with a score of 51.1/100. Within its specific category of 6 ETFs, the fund sits in the middle of the pack regarding its overall ranking. The combination of a substantial asset under management and a moderate expense ratio suggests a level of investor adoption consistent with a mid-tier option in the TIPS sector.
Short-term performance shows mixed results, with the fund gaining +0.13% over one day before declining -0.17% over the week and -0.08% over the month. The three-month return extended the negative trend to -0.64%, yet the fund recovered to post a +1.09% gain over six months. Year-to-date returns have improved to +1.26%, while the one-year return stands at +2.75%. Longer-term data indicates a significant acceleration in performance, with the three-year return reaching +15.26%. This trajectory illustrates a divergence where recent short-term volatility contrasts with stronger multi-year growth.
The fund is assigned a Very Low volatility label and maintains a beta of 0.33, indicating that its price movements are generally muted relative to broader market fluctuations. Despite this low volatility, the Sharpe ratio is recorded at -1.17, suggesting that the risk-adjusted returns have been negative over the measured period. The maximum drawdown was limited to -1.52%, which aligns with the low volatility and beta figures to show resilience during market dips. This combination of low beta and a small maximum drawdown implies the fund experiences limited downside severity, even though the negative Sharpe ratio indicates that the returns generated have not sufficiently compensated for the risks taken. The data collectively points to a stable asset class that has struggled to generate positive risk-adjusted gains recently.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
TDTT Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | 10.75% | $278M |
| 2 | United States of America | 10.71% | $277M |
| 3 | United States of America | 10.68% | $276M |
| 4 | United States of America | 9.52% | $246M |
| 5 | United States of America | 5.13% | $133M |
| 6 | United States of America | 3.74% | $97M |
| 7 | United States of America | 3.72% | $96M |
| 8 | United States of America | 3.64% | $94M |
| 9 | United States of America | 3.56% | $92M |
| 10 | United States of America | 3.50% | $90M |
Holdings as of 2026-04-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 64.9% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how TDTT's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With TDTT
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with TDTT's top 10 — SGOV overlaps most, holding 1 of the same companies as TDTT's top 10 (64.9% of TDTT's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | TDTT Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGOV | iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 1 | 64.9% | United States of America |
| JPST | JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF | 1 | 64.9% | United States of America |
| SHV | iShares 0–1 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 1 | 64.9% | United States of America |
| GOVT | iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF | 1 | 64.9% | United States of America |
| SHY | iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 1 | 64.9% | United States of America |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.65% (as of 2026-07-27) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 18.67 (as of 2026-07-27) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
10-Year Breakeven Inflation Rate: 2.20% (as of 2026-07-28) — The market’s implied 10-year inflation expectation, derived from Treasury and TIPS yields — directly relevant to this fund’s inflation-protection design.
What TDTT's Fees Cost You
TDTT charges an expense ratio of 0.18% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
TDTT Dividend Income Estimator
TDTT currently yields 4.57%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
TDTT Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is — and average daily volume is 207K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $2.56B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: TDTT is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
TDTT Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | +0.13% |
| 1-Week | -0.17% |
| 1-Month | -0.08% |
| 3-Month | -0.64% |
| 6-Month | +1.09% |
| YTD | +1.26% |
| 1-Year | +2.75% |
| 3-Year | +15.26% |
How TDTT Compares to Other US Bonds - TIPS ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #263 | C |
VTIP | Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund ETF Shares | +3.25% | 0.03% | $71.1B |
| #301 | C |
STIP | iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | +3.27% | 0.03% | $15.9B |
| #324 | C |
SCHP | Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | +2.46% | 0.03% | $16.5B |
| #349 | C |
TIP | iShares TIPS Bond ETF | +2.38% | 0.18% | $14.7B |
| #376 | C |
TDTT | FlexShares iBoxx 3-Year Target Duration TIPS Index Fund | +2.75% | 0.18% | $2.56B |
| #407 | D |
LTPZ | PIMCO 15+ Year U.S. TIPS Index Exchange-Traded Fund | -0.47% | 0.2% | $708M |