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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) – TreasuryDirect

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As the name implies, TIPS are set up to protect you against inflation. Unlike other

Treasury securities, where the principal is fixed, the principal of a TIPS

Interest rate: The rate is fixed at auction and is

Maximum purchase: $10 million (non-competition

Interest paid: Every six months until maturity

Auction frequency: 5-year TIPS: Original issue:

How much do tips pay now?

The rate is fixed at auction and is never less than 0.125%.

What is the term of tips?

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are a type of Treasury security issued

by the U.S. government. TIPS are indexed to inflation to protect investors from a

decline in the purchasing power of their money.

What is the current 5 year tips rate?

5 Year TIPS/Treasury Breakeven Rate is at 2.35%, compared to 2.26% the previous

market day and 3.50% last year. This is higher than the long term average of 1.9

What is the downside of tips?

TIPS yield are often negative. Mainly because, after considering the effects of inflation,

the real yield is often negative. However, while the TIPS yield may be negative, your

principal value will increase with inflation to get a good total return on your investment.

Are I bonds better than tips?

TIPs offer comparable inflation protection relative to I Bonds at higher yields, a

significant advantage. TIPs are also somewhat riskier, more volatile securities, with

quite a bit of interest rate risk. Both asset classes are good investments, but

TIPs are slightly better, due to their higher yields.