Series 6: 4.2.11.4. TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities)

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4.2.11.4.  TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities)

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are inflation-adjusted securities issued by the U.S. Treasury. With TIPS, the principal is adjusted according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and at maturity, the investor receives the inflation-adjusted principal or the original principal, whichever is greater.

TIPS offer a fixed interest rate that is calculated twice a year by

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