On the value of a $10,000 investment, for I Bonds at least, that is very easy to find. Just go…
On July 15, 2016 you could sell dollars at 1330 per ounce of gold, give or take. If you wanted…
David, bro, hear me out: you do a lot of these posts and they’re great. Two things I’d like to…
Yes, different. If you have a specific time period in mind, such as 10 years in this case, the individual…
Monthly Archives: May 2024
iShares launches its 2034 target-date TIPS ETF
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com As I predicted might happen in a December article on this topic, Blackrock’s iShares division last week launched a unique ETF holding just one bond: CUSIP 91282CJY8, a 10-year TIPS that matures in January 2034. The … Continue reading
Traveling in the endemic era
At times, it is not fun. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com “COVID is just a cold.” This is how our Overseas Adventure Travel tour leader explained Europe’s (and most of the world’s) new attitude toward COVID-19. And it is a milestone … Continue reading
10-year TIPS reopening auction gets real yield of 2.184%, highest since 2009
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Today’s 10-year reopening of CUSIP 91282CJY8 — a 9-year, 8-month Treasury Inflation-Protected Security — generated a surprisingly high real yield to maturity of 2.184%, the highest for this term at auction since January 2009. The auction … Continue reading
Posted in Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Retirement
Tagged bonds, finance, inflation, investing, real-estate
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This week’s 10-year TIPS reopening auction looks attractive
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Real yields have had a bumpy ride over the last several weeks, but as things settle down, it looks like this week’s reopening auction of a 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security could be a promising investment. This … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Reserve, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, TreasuryDirect
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April inflation matches expectations; markets celebrate
Both all-items and core inflation increased 0.3% in April, as predicted. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com After three months of higher-than-expected inflation, U.S. prices in April increased on target, setting off a euphoric mood in the stock and bond markets. The … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Reserve, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond
Tagged economy, finance, inflation, investing, news
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
The war is back on so it remains to be seen how fast inflation cools.