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Category Archives: Investing in TIPS
Let’s handicap the I Bond’s fixed-rate equation
May 2, 2022 update: Treasury holds I Bond’s fixed rate at 0.0%; composite rate soars to 9.62%. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Back in December 2021, I wrote an article contending there was a “slim chance” that the fixed rate for … Continue reading
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New 5-year TIPS auctions with real yield of -0.340%, highest in two years
Inflation breakeven rate soars to 3.34%, probably an all-time high for any TIPS of any term. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s offering today of $20 billion in a new 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security generated a real yield to maturity … Continue reading
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A 5-year TIPS matured April 15. How did it do as an investment?
Despite its negative real yield at auction, this TIPS performed very well. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com On April 15, 2022, a 5-year TIPS — CUSIP 912828X39 — matured. It was first auctioned on April 20, 2017, with a real yield … Continue reading
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This week’s 5-year TIPS auction will be the most attractive since the pandemic surge
I Bonds remain the preferred inflation-protected investment. But a 5-year TIPS could be an addition to your inflation-fighting arsenal. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury will offer $20 billion in a new 5-year Treasury Inflation Protected Security at auction … Continue reading
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I Bond’s variable rate will rise to 9.62% with the May reset
May 2, 2022 update: Treasury holds I Bond’s fixed rate at 0.0%; composite rate soars to 9.62%. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Based on the March inflation report, which concluded the six-month rate setting period for the U.S. Series I Savings … Continue reading
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
Optimistic view, as noted by @tipswatch. Disheartening that any criticism of the any administrations results in the accusations flying around,…