Category Archives: Investing in TIPS

Here it is, July 2, and half of 2014 has already escaped us. It hasn’t been much of a year for new investments: Both stocks and bonds have rallied this year, making them more expensive, bank CD rates have dropped, … Continue reading →

Barrons columnist Randall Forsyth is writing this week about an intriguing – and somewhat scary – proposal: That the Federal Reserve is considering placing exit fees on bond mutual funds to prevent a potential run when interest rates rise. Here … Continue reading →

The Treasury just posted that CUSIP 912810RF7 reopened with a yield to maturity of 1.116%, slightly higher than the market rate earlier this morning. This is a 29-year 8-month TIPS with a coupon rate of 1.375%. Because the yield is … Continue reading →

The Treasury’s reopening of CUSIP 912810RF7 at auction today will create a 29-year 8-month TIPS with a coupon rate of 1.375%. Non-competitive bids (like those made through Treasury Direct) must be received by noon; competitive bids close at 1 p.m. … Continue reading →