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Pricing TIPS is a Chess Game

By on January 11, 2012 in Bond Strategies, Government Bonds

Question: If the big reason for the appreciation in TIPS is that they are institutionalized and that buyers-have bid up the price based on general U.S. T-bond levels (rather than inflation alone, then it might be wise to sell them. Is this the whole story? What are the factors in pricing TIPS? Answer: There are at least [...]

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Concerned about Inflation? What about TIPS (Treasury Inflation Protected Securities)?

By on January 5, 2012 in Bond Strategies, Government Bonds, Investing in Bonds, Portfolio Construction

Buying Considerations Many investors are sure that higher inflation and higher interest rates are right around the corner.  As a result we have had a number of inquiries as to whether, in 2012, a bond investor should buy Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS). Investors like the idea of TIPS because they will appreciate if there is [...]

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