Category Archives: Investing in TIPS

30-year TIPS reopening gets real yield of 1.970%, highest in 12 years

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s $8 billion reopening auction of CUSIP 912810TP3 — creating a 29-year, 6-month Treasury Inflation-Protected Security — went off pretty much as expected Thursday, generating a real yield to maturity of 1.970%. While that result … Continue reading →

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For some, this week’s 30-year TIPS reopening will be a ‘unique’ opportunity

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com One of the year’s most interesting TIPS auctions is coming Thursday, the reopening of CUSIP 912810TP3, creating a 29-year, 6-month Treasury Inflation-Protected Security. Like many of you, I won’t be a buyer at this $8 billion … Continue reading →

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Now is an ideal time to build a ladder of inflation-protected TIPS

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Tipswatch

Update July 1, 2026: Although this article was posted in August 2023, the logic of ladder building holds true today. According to Tipsladder.com, investors today can build a 30-year TIPS ladder with a composite real yield of 2.6% and a … Continue reading →

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The I Bond exit ramp is now open; proceed with caution

Posted on August 6, 2023 by Tipswatch

Time redemptions to take full advantage of the recent 6.48% variable rate. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com First off, before I start talking about redeeming investments in U.S. Series I Savings Bonds, let’s take a moment to ponder just how worthwhile … Continue reading →