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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What is a Treasury Investment-Protected Security?
There’s a whole lot of confusion about TIPS. If you see a TIPS listing, like the one run in Barron’s, you see a rate of return of about 0.9% for a 10-year bond. Why would anyone invest in that? The … Continue reading
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Why Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities?
A little story. Back in 1999 I was at a cocktail party, and of course, the conversation drifted toward the red-hot stock market, as it always did in 1999. What were you buying? Cisco? AOL? Something-or-other.com? I said, “I’ve been … Continue reading
I have written on this topic often and in fact it will come up again Sunday in my preview of…