[…] on November 1, and Tipswatch projected a 4.08% variable rate with a fixed rate of 1.30% to 1.40% (Tipswatch).…
gg, Yes, as I have said very much like FIA in how the caps work - you don't buy these…
Thanks, dave. I was looking at interim figures where the SPY return far exceeds the cap, but the earned return…
Looking at some of the historical outcomes "Outcome Period Performance" these things are all over the board CPSN 2025 returned…
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AllianceBernstein suggests a 60/30/10 portfolio to protect against inflation
Investment firm sees ‘higher and spikier’ inflation looming. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com AllianceBernstein, a global investment firm with about $725 billion in assets under management, is now advising its clients to replace the traditional 60% stocks / 40% bonds portfolio … Continue reading
Posted in Cash alternatives, Investing in TIPS, Retirement
Tagged bonds, economy, interest-rates, investing, personal-finance, Treasury investments
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10-year TIPS reopening auction gets real yield of 2.184%, highest since 2009
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Today’s 10-year reopening of CUSIP 91282CJY8 — a 9-year, 8-month Treasury Inflation-Protected Security — generated a surprisingly high real yield to maturity of 2.184%, the highest for this term at auction since January 2009. The auction … Continue reading
Posted in Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Retirement
Tagged bonds, finance, inflation, investing, real-estate
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April inflation matches expectations; markets celebrate
Both all-items and core inflation increased 0.3% in April, as predicted. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com After three months of higher-than-expected inflation, U.S. prices in April increased on target, setting off a euphoric mood in the stock and bond markets. The … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Reserve, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond
Tagged economy, finance, inflation, investing, news
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New 5-year TIPS gets a real yield of 2.242%, 2nd highest in 15 years
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s auction of $23 billion in a new 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security — CUSIP 91282CKL4 — resulted a real yield to maturity of 2.242%, the 2nd highest result for this term since October 2008. The … Continue reading
Posted in Inflation, Investing in TIPS, TreasuryDirect
Tagged bonds, finance, inflation, interest-rates, investing
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Next week’s 5-year TIPS auction has solid appeal
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Note: I am posting this auction preview early because my I Bond buying guide will be going up Sunday morning. Keep in mind that real yields are currently highly volatile and will change by Thursday’s auction. … Continue reading
Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, TreasuryDirect
Tagged bonds, inflation, interest-rates, investing
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A low ball upside cap Outperform SP? Wow would think that?