"As of late March 2026, the Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) offers a dividend yield of approximately 3.72%…
I also roll T-bills, although when they mature isn’t all that important to me as they are extremely liquid and…
"religious fanatics" we have our share running our country. The same theory no compromise you come to our side. Religion…
I do the same with T-Bills, ensuring I have enough cash when they come due right before I have a…
Category Archives: Investing in TIPS
A 10-year TIPS matured Jan. 15. How did it do as an investment?
CUSIP 912828SA9 was the first-ever 10-year TIPS to auction with a negative real yield. Still, it ended up out-performing its nominal counterpart. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com On January 15, 2022, a 10-year TIPS — CUSIP 912828SA9 — matured. It was … Continue reading
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10-year TIPS auction: Real yields are rising
Thursday’s auction of a new 10-year TIPS will get a real yield nearly 50 basis points higher than a similar auction in November. But is that enough? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury will offer a new 10-year Treasury … Continue reading
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U.S. inflation surged 7.0% in 2021, the highest rate in 40 years
December all-items inflation increased 0.5%, slightly higher than expectations. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com This seemed impossible just 12 months ago, when U.S. inflation ran at 1.4% for 2020. But December’s price increases continued an ominous trend in 2021, with annual … Continue reading
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It’s happening: Real yields are starting to rise
In one week, real yields have increased as much as 30 basis points. Will this trend continue? Yes, if the Fed continues on its current course. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com In the last week, the U.S. bond market seems to … Continue reading
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2021: Recapping the year in inflation-protected investments
TIPS remained rather unappealing the entire year, while I Bonds became a superstar investment. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Here is how I can sum up this monumental year of change: January 2021: “Inflation will never be a problem again.” December … 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,…