There is a practical floor to HYSA rates which are going to be higher than short term T bill rates,…
That was my first thought. Longterm, of course I-Bonds would be much better than a high-yield savings account, especially with…
This was my query to Claude: "How do returns of Series I savings bonds compare with HYSAs over the last…
The unique thing (and the great contradiction logically) about I Bonds is that they are most appropriate as an investment…
Monthly Archives: June 2011
Fed chairman Bernanke: Inflation is not ‘imminent’
Even though current inflation is running at 3.6% annually, it’s probably true that inflation is going to be held down near-term by a very weak U.S. economy. Here is the Reuters report on the ‘transient’ inflation issue: http://www.reuters.com/resources_v2/flash/video_embed.swf?videoId=216213419 Slower economic … Continue reading
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Making the call: Yes or no on 30-year TIPS reissue of June 23?
Even if you want to accumulate a portfolio of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, there is one big issue when it comes to this 30-year TIPS, Cusip 912810QP6: Is 30 years too long? My philosophy is simple: Buy TIPS at TreasuryDirect.gov (or … Continue reading
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30-year TIPS auction: Lowest rate in history?
6/23 update: This 30-year TIPS was auctioned at a rate of 1.744%, which was indeed a record low for a 30-year issue. — The U.S. Treasury on June 23, 2011, will offer a 29-year, 8-month Treasury Inflation-Protected Security in a … Continue reading
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Yield on 30-year TIPS? Ouch.
Note: I have posted updates on the 30-year TIPS’ likely yield Next week, on June 23, the U.S. Treasury will auction a reissue of 30-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities. The formal announcement came today: It is a 29-year, 8-month issue, meaning … Continue reading
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Provocative post: Is it time to short TIPS?
Personally, I am not going there. I don’t short, that’s not my style, and I definitely don’t feel I could accurately predict the future trend of TIPS mutual funds and ETFs, although I don’t own any at the moment and … Continue reading
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
I use credit unions for checking and savings due to lower fees and keep very little in those accounts. Liquid…