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: TreasuryDirect
The I Bond’s fixed rate will rise. But by how much?
Note: Since I posted this article on Oct. 8, real yields have declined about 20 basis points. That could shift the fixed-rate reset lower than I predicted, if this trend continues. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com It’s clear to me that … Continue reading
Posted in I Bond, Savings Bond, TreasuryDirect
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10-year TIPS reopening auction should get best real yield in 14 years
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com This year, for the first time, I’ve soured on buying Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities at auction. Why? Because real yields have often come in a bit below “predicted” market value. That’s been especially true of the 10-year … Continue reading
Posted in Inflation, Investing in TIPS, TreasuryDirect
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For some, this week’s 30-year TIPS reopening will be a ‘unique’ opportunity
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
Posted in Inflation, Investing in TIPS, TreasuryDirect
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Now is an ideal time to build a ladder of inflation-protected TIPS
It’s rare to see an alignment of attractive yields across all maturities. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com For years, I was the “buy at auction” guy when it came to Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities. I’ve written a preview article about every auction … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Reserve, Investing in TIPS, Retirement, TreasuryDirect
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The I Bond exit ramp is now open; proceed with caution
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
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…