I see this makes sense. I had wondered why the difference in market pricing to real rates on these types…
David, I've learned so much from you and others here, and I'm amazed at how much there is still to…
Savings bonds are a minimal portion of Treasury debt, so cash-outs won't be threatened. On the security issue, in my…
Mr. Enna, Thank you for Oct 28 reminder. After logging in with ID.me a pleasant surprise at Treasury Direct. All…
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Details on the April 2011 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security
On Thursday, April 21, the Treasury plans to sell $14 billion in five-year inflation-protected securities. The dated date is April 14, 2011, while the issue date is April 29. The TIPS mature April 15, 2016. Cusip number is 912828QD5. Noncompetitive … Continue reading
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More on the upcoming 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security
Larry Swedroe of Wise Investing posted a good analysis today on CBSMoneyWatch.com, talking about the the risk/rewards of TIPS versus conventional Treasuries. Read his post. He makes the case that even though the base yield on the 5-year TIPS is … Continue reading
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More on risk … TIPS mutual fund versus Total Bond Market
As I have noted, my bias is to buy TIPS through Treasury Direct and to hold them to maturity. If you can find a way to buy them through your broker and place them in a tax-deferred account, all the … Continue reading
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Upcoming 5-year TIPS auction
Update: This 5-year TIPS was auctioned April 21 with a base yield of -0.18%. ——————————————————— Announcement date: April 14, 2011 Security term: 5- year CUSIP Number: 912828QD5 Auction Date: April 21, 2011 Issue Date: April 29, 2011 If you are … Continue reading
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Are TIPS mutual funds a risky investment?
The answer is a resounding yes – there is risk. And I think that the TIPS mutual funds and ETFs are especially risky right now, even though they are very popular. You see them recommended as ‘inflation fighters’ in magazines … Continue reading
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I have written on this topic often and in fact it will come up again Sunday in my preview of…