Unless we see an extended period of deflation (unlikely) your investment should perform about the same as today's auction.
Back in 2021, 10-year real yields were definitely negative. Those two TIPS got real yields of -0.987% in January and…
If the years you need for your ladder are available at auction, that's a good option. I did that many…
Thank you for the great summary of the 5 yr TIPS auction. Back on 12/2023, I bought iShares IBIF, IBIG,…
Category Archives: Cash alternatives
Here are results of my short-term TIPS experiment
Did it work out well? Yes. But is it worth the risks? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com For a few years now, I’ve been getting questions about seemingly lavish high real yields on Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities that are nearing maturity. My … Continue reading
I Bond buying guide for 2024: Be patient
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Updated analysis … I Bond dilemma: Buy in April, in May, or not at all? If you are a longer-term investor looking for ultimate safety and protection from inflation, you are going to want to buy U.S. … Continue reading
Federal Reserve launches a ‘sea change’ of uncertainty
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com We’ve entered a new era. That’s what Bloomberg’s ever-thoughtful Tom Keene repeated over and over in Wednesday’s coverage of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate forecasts. “This is a sea change,” he said. “I have to emphasize … Continue reading
I Bond’s fixed rate rises to 1.3%, highest in more than 16 years
Composite rate for I Bonds rises to 5.27%. Fixed rate for EE Bonds rises to 2.70%; doubling factor holds at 20 years. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury announced today it is raising the permanent fixed rate on the U.S. … Continue reading
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I Bond’s fixed rate: An updated projection
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Back on Oct. 8 I posted an article, “The I Bond’s fixed rate will rise. But by how much?” attempting to forecast the potential new fixed rate for the U.S. Series I Savings Bond, which will be … Continue reading
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
Not to worry - as testified under oath before Congress, if confirmed as Fed Chair, Warsh is going to change…