Category Archives: Investing in TIPS

30-year TIPS reopening auction is coming Thursday. Any takers?

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com A 30-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security is a potentially volatile investment. probably most appropriate for big-money investors like insurance companies, hedge funds and central banks. The term of 30 years makes it a tough purchase as part … Continue reading →

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U.S. inflation went flat in July: What it means for I Bonds, TIPS and Social Security COLA

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Tipswatch

Core inflation continues at 5.9%, an unsustainable rate. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I warned you: Inflation numbers are notoriously fickle in the summer months, and so here we go: All-items U.S. inflation increased 0.0% in July on a seasonally adjusted … Continue reading →

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Confused by TIPS prices? Here’s a walk-through.

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Tipswatch

Yes, you can make sense of the complex pricing of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Last week, I decided to buy $15,000 of the new 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security — CUSIP 91282CEZ0 — being offered at auction by … Continue reading →

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New 10-year TIPS gets real yield of 0.630% at auction, a nice result for investors

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Tipswatch

A weak bid-to-cover ratio of 2.18 indicates lousy demand from big-money investors. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s offering of $17 billion in a new 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security — CUSIP 91282CEZ0 — generated a real yield to maturity of … Continue reading →

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This week’s 10-year TIPS auction has ‘potential’

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Tipswatch

But beware: Real yields are volatile; even hour to hour By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Update, July 21: New 10-year TIPS gets real yield of 0.630% at auction, a nice result for investors The Treasury on Thursday will auction $17 billion in … Continue reading →

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