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What about Thursday’s auction of a new 5-year TIPS?

Real yields are holding up, but the curve is widening. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The October auction of a new 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security is always a baffler. The auctioned real yield is highly likely to be lower than many … Continue reading →

Considering an I Bond rollover? Do it the right way.

For some investors, cashing in low-fixed-rate I Bonds makes sense, combined with the gift-box strategy to add to holdings in October. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com We are just a month and a few days away from the November 1 rate … Continue reading →

Real yields are sinking. What does this mean for Thursday’s 10-year TIPS reopening auction?

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com First off, let’s point out that the Federal Reserve has not yet lowered interest rates by a single basis point and, in fact, the federal funds rate has been stable since July 2023. But changes are … Continue reading →

Looking back at my longest-held stocks

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com After writing my memorial to financial guru Bob Brinker last week, I thought it would be interesting to look back at my individual stock investments over the years, or at least the ones I am still … Continue reading →

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30-year TIPS reopening auction gets real yield of 2.055%

Only the 2nd auction of this term since 2011 to get a real yield above 2.0%. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Real yields were ticking a bit higher Thursday morning and that trend gave investors in today’s 30-year TIPS reopening auction … Continue reading →