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Monthly Archives: August 2023

Oh no, I’ve become a Treasury market day-trader!

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Tipswatch

Real yields at 2% are too good to pass up. Or am I wrong? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com OK, it’s a silly headline. I am not really day-trading in the Treasury and fixed-income markets; I’ve only been buying and not … Continue reading →

Posted in Bank CDs, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Retirement, Treasury Bills | 54 Comments

30-year TIPS reopening gets real yield of 1.970%, highest in 12 years

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s $8 billion reopening auction of CUSIP 912810TP3 — creating a 29-year, 6-month Treasury Inflation-Protected Security — went off pretty much as expected Thursday, generating a real yield to maturity of 1.970%. While that result … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing in TIPS | 12 Comments

For some, this week’s 30-year TIPS reopening will be a ‘unique’ opportunity

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com One of the year’s most interesting TIPS auctions is coming Thursday, the reopening of CUSIP 912810TP3, creating a 29-year, 6-month Treasury Inflation-Protected Security. Like many of you, I won’t be a buyer at this $8 billion … Continue reading →

Posted in Inflation, Investing in TIPS, TreasuryDirect | 45 Comments

Now is an ideal time to build a ladder of inflation-protected TIPS

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Tipswatch

It’s rare to see an alignment of attractive yields across all maturities. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com For years, I was the “buy at auction” guy when it came to Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities. I’ve written a preview article about every auction … Continue reading →

Posted in Federal Reserve, Investing in TIPS, Retirement, TreasuryDirect | 67 Comments