That's a sensible idea, especially if you fear the chance of prolonged deflation. I tend to use nominals for investments…
As a hedge, and as other TIPS experts have suggested, do you think it might be prudent do a 50/50…
David, thanks so much for the preview. I've been looking at the inflation breakeven rate all week and have been…
My omission--Thank you!
Category Archives: Savings Bond
Treasury formally announces 5-year TIPS auction on April 19
The U.S. Treasury today posted its formal announcement of the five-year TIPS to be auctioned Thursday, April 19. It is CUSIP 912828SQ4, a new issue. It will most likely auction with a coupon yield of 0.125%. We already know this … Continue reading
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Last pitch for buying I Bonds in 2011
The Treasury will auction a 5-year TIPS on Dec. 15, probably a reissue of CUSIP 912828QD5 that currently carries a yield-to-maturity of -0.980%. Yes, that is a negative, and it means buyers of this TIPS are willing to accept a … Continue reading
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Yes or no on 10-year TIPS auction on Sept. 22?
The U.S. Treasury is offering a reissue of CUSIP 912828QV5, which originally auctioned on July 21, 2011, with a yield to maturity of 0.639%. This TIPS has a coupon rate of 0.625% and will mature on July 15, 2021. The auction will close … Continue reading
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Buy I Bonds? Heck yes, buy I Bonds!
Excellent timing on a question today from reader Slizzle: With TIPS yields getting more and more negative, the rates on I-bonds are looking more and more superior every day (since they do not drop below zero). Is anyone else speculating … Continue reading
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Next auction: Reissue of a 5-year TIPS, Aug. 18, 2011
Update: Buy this issue? I say, no. The U.S. Treasury will auction a reissue of a 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security on Aug. 18, 2011. It will be interesting to see how much buyer interest this auction can raise. My point … Continue reading
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
It is true that I could have redeemed it when the rate was 1.9%, and maybe could have earned more…