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Why TIPS, Tips stand for treasury inflation protected securities, and can help protect against inflation because it’s tied to the consumer price index which tracks the prices paid by U.S. consumers. The value of TIPS principal is adjusted up and if the CPI rises, for examples if inflation risers, the bond holder receives a higher coupon payment. Inflation for 2021 came from fiscal stimulus, and a rush of built up consumer demand.
SCHP Average Maturity is about 8 years
VTIP average maturity is about 2 years.
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