FlexShares iBoxx 3-Year Target Duration TIPS… (TDTT) Performance
TDTT total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +1.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +1.3% total return
- 5 years
- +2.4% a year
- 10 years
- +3.0% a year
- Since first price
- +2.1% a year since 2011
TDTT trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | TDTT total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +1.2% | +1.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +0.2% | −0.6% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −0.1% | −3.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +1.4% | −2.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +1.3% | −3.4% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +15.7%+5.0%/yr | +1.6% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +12.6%+2.4%/yr | −10.8% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +34.0%+3.0%/yr | −5.3% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +37.3%+2.1%/yr | −5.8% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 23, 2011 | +37.4%+2.1%/yr | −5.8% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: TDTT vs SPY
From Sep 23, 2011: TDTT grew to $13,736, SPY to $86,915.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
TDTT returns by calendar year
10 of 14 full years positive. Best 2020 (+6.8%), worst 2022 (−4.6%). 2026 is year to date.
TDTT annual returns table
| Year | TDTT | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +1.4% | −1.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +6.7% | −1.4% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +4.0% | −1.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +4.4% | −2.7% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −4.6% | −7.0% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +5.5% | −1.4% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +6.8% | −6.6% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +5.7% | −1.1% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | +0.3% | −1.5% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +0.4% | −1.1% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +3.2% | −1.1% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −0.5% | −1.8% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −1.7% | −3.5% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | −2.2% | −3.4% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +2.8% | −1.4% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
TDTT risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +4.6% | +2.3% | +2.8% | +2.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 2.5% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 2.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.07 | -0.35 | 0.19 | 0.20 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.10 | -0.44 | 0.26 | 0.27 |
| Best month | +1.6% | +2.6% | +2.6% | +2.6% |
| Worst month | −1.2% | −3.9% | −3.9% | −3.9% |
| Best 12 months | +8.6% | +8.6% | +8.6% | +8.6% |
| Worst 12 months | +0.4% | −4.7% | −4.7% | −4.7% |
| Positive months | 69% | 60% | 62% | 59% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.06 | 0.13 | 0.10 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.31 | 0.57 | 0.52 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
TDTT rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 170 | −4.7% | +1.8% | +8.6% | 71% |
| 3-year (a year) | 146 | −1.4% | +1.6% | +6.1% | 87% |
| 5-year (a year) | 122 | −0.3% | +2.8% | +4.0% | 93% |
| 10-year (a year) | 62 | +1.1% | +1.9% | +3.2% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2011. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
TDTT performance overview
FlexShares iBoxx 3-Year Target Duration TIPS… (TDTT) returned +1.3% over the past year and +3.0% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2011 it has returned +2.1% a year, turning $10,000 into about $13,736. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: TDTT chart, TDTT dividends. See the TDTT overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
TDTT performance FAQ
What is the TDTT return over the past year?
TDTT returned +1.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 3.4%.
What is the average annual return of TDTT?
TDTT has returned +2.4% a year over 5 years, +3.0% a year over 10 years, +2.1% a year since September 23, 2011 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in TDTT be worth?
$10,000 invested in TDTT at its first recorded close on September 23, 2011 would be worth about $13,736 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for TDTT?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −4.6%. The best was 2020 at +6.8%.
How volatile is TDTT?
Over the past 3 years TDTT had an annualized volatility of 2.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.07 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).