Category Archives: TreasuryDirect

Here are results of my short-term TIPS experiment

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Tipswatch

Did it work out well? Yes. But is it worth the risks? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com For a few years now, I’ve been getting questions about seemingly lavish high real yields on Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities that are nearing maturity. My … Continue reading →

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Thursday’s 10-year TIPS auction: Is it a must buy?

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Here’s a strange fact: Despite the surge higher in 10-year real yields over the last 16 months, no new-issue TIPS of this term has received a coupon rate of 1.50% or higher since July 2009. That’s … Continue reading →

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I Bond buying guide for 2024: Be patient

Posted on January 7, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Updated analysis … I Bond dilemma: Buy in April, in May, or not at all? If you are a longer-term investor looking for ultimate safety and protection from inflation, you are going to want to buy U.S. … Continue reading →

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Let’s look at the new iShares Defined-Maturity TIPS ETFs

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Tipswatch

These new funds offer simplicity, but with some drawbacks. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Back in late September, financial adviser/author Allan Roth sent me an email pointing out BlackRock’s new offering of 10 defined-maturity TIPS ETFs. Roth, who has been pushing … Continue reading →

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Amid volatility, this week’s 10-year TIPS auction still looks attractive

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Tipswatch

Note: The auction will close Tuesday at 1 p.m. because of the Thanksgiving holiday. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com We’ve seen pretty dramatic swings in both real and nominal yields over the last 2 1/2 months, as Federal Reserve officials wavered … Continue reading →

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