[…] on November 1, and Tipswatch projected a 4.08% variable rate with a fixed rate of 1.30% to 1.40% (Tipswatch).…
gg, Yes, as I have said very much like FIA in how the caps work - you don't buy these…
Thanks, dave. I was looking at interim figures where the SPY return far exceeds the cap, but the earned return…
Looking at some of the historical outcomes "Outcome Period Performance" these things are all over the board CPSN 2025 returned…
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30-year TIPS auctions at just 1.744% … disappointing?
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke saved the U.S. Treasury a lot of money with his speech on Wednesday, saying the economy remains weak and the Fed has no plan for a major stimulus program. The stock market took an immediate dive, … Continue reading
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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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A low ball upside cap Outperform SP? Wow would think that?