LTPZ — PIMCO 15+ Year U.S. TIPS Index Exchange-Traded Fund
US Bonds - TIPS Ranked #408 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by PIMCO
LTPZ Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in LTPZ 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.
LTPZ Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: LTPZ'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 LTPZ?
See what a lump sum in LTPZ 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 PIMCO 15+ Year U.S. TIPS Index ETF is a $1.01 billion fund issued by PIMCO, tracking the US Bonds - TIPS category where it holds the sole lowest rank of 6 out of 6 peers. It carries an ETFValuer grade of D, reflecting a score of 42.9 out of 100 and an overall standing of 408 among 458 tracked ETFs. The fund’s 0.2% expense ratio exceeds the category median of 0.105%, while its 7.92% dividend yield significantly outpaces the median of 5.97%. Top holdings comprise 77.9% of assets, with the largest position being United States Treasury securities at 10.7%.
Price action shows the fund trading at $47.24, which sits at 27.8% of its 52-week range between $44.30 and $54.87. Short-term momentum is mixed, with a 1-day decline of 0.48% contrasting against a 1-week gain of 1.70% and a 1-month rise of 3.05%. Longer-term results remain negative, as the 1-year return of -8.62% lags the category median of +0.06%, despite a positive 3-year return of +7.38%. The ETFValuer grade has remained unchanged at D across the last 35 tracked days, and price history is available for only 3.0 years.
Risk metrics indicate elevated sensitivity, with a beta of 1.92 suggesting the fund moves nearly twice as much as the broader market. Annualized volatility stands at 9.63%, which is labeled as Low, yet the Sharpe ratio of -1.42 reflects poor risk-adjusted returns. The maximum drawdown of -16.17% highlights significant downside potential during the measured period. Liquidity is supported by an average daily volume of 532,946 shares, providing adequate trading activity for the fund.
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LTPZ Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Treasury | 10.72% | $76M |
| 2 | United States Treasury | 9.07% | $64M |
| 3 | United States Treasury | 8.72% | $62M |
| 4 | United States Treasury | 8.65% | $61M |
| 5 | United States Treasury | 7.67% | $54M |
| 6 | United States Treasury | 7.64% | $54M |
| 7 | United States Treasury | 6.57% | $47M |
| 8 | United States Treasury | 6.53% | $46M |
| 9 | United States Treasury | 6.20% | $44M |
| 10 | United States Treasury | 6.17% | $44M |
Holdings as of 2026-06-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 77.9% 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 LTPZ's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With LTPZ
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with LTPZ's top 10 — AGG overlaps most, holding 1 of the same companies as LTPZ's top 10 (77.9% of LTPZ's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | LTPZ Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGG | iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 1 | 77.9% | United States Treasury |
| BIL | State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 1 | 77.9% | United States Treasury |
| SCHP | Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | 1 | 77.9% | United States Treasury |
| MINT | PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active Exchange-Traded Fund | 1 | 77.9% | United States Treasury |
| SCHZ | Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 1 | 77.9% | United States Treasury |
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: 4.96% (as of 2026-10-22) — 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): 19.03 (as of 2026-10-22) — 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: 3.75% (as of 2026-09-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
10-Year Breakeven Inflation Rate: 2.34% (as of 2026-10-23) — The market’s implied 10-year inflation expectation, derived from Treasury and TIPS yields — directly relevant to this fund’s inflation-protection design.
What LTPZ's Fees Cost You
LTPZ charges an expense ratio of 0.20% 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.
LTPZ Dividend Income Estimator
LTPZ currently yields 7.92%. 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.
LTPZ Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Average daily volume is 533K/day. Higher volume and a larger fund generally mean lower round-trip trading costs. AUM of $1.01B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: LTPZ 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.
LTPZ Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.48% |
| 1-Week | +1.70% |
| 1-Month | +3.05% |
| 3-Month | -1.15% |
| 6-Month | -4.75% |
| YTD | -4.16% |
| 1-Year | -8.62% |
| 3-Year | +7.38% |
How LTPZ Compares to Other US Bonds - TIPS ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #225 | C |
VTIP | Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund ETF Shares | +1.96% | 0.03% | $73.0B |
| #261 | C |
STIP | iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | +1.99% | 0.03% | $16.3B |
| #281 | C |
SCHP | Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | -1.00% | 0.03% | $16.0B |
| #318 | C |
TIP | iShares TIPS Bond ETF | -1.16% | 0.18% | $14.2B |
| #348 | C |
TDTT | Northern Trust iBoxx 3-Year Target Duration TIPS ETF | +1.13% | 0.18% | $2.55B |
| #408 | D |
LTPZ | PIMCO 15+ Year U.S. TIPS Index Exchange-Traded Fund | -8.62% | 0.2% | $1.01B |