Larry Berman CFA, CMT, CTABMO Short-Term US TIPS Index ETFZTIP.TODON'T BUYMar 03, 2025
Problem with inflation-indexed bonds is that when inflation is expected to go up, they can perform really well if inflation does actually go up. But if the market anticipates inflation rising, and it doesn't, these bonds perform horribly.
The average investor shouldn't touch them. Leave them to the professionals.
Good when inflation is high - bad when inflation low. Not much interest rate sensitivity (good for elderly investors). Variable returns with this product - not the best place to be for seniors. Private credit markets better.
These hold inflation-protected bonds. It's good if you want income but are concerned with inflation eroding your purchasing power. Inflation is certainly doing that. ZTIP offers a reasonable return. For conservative investors.
These are treasury inflationary linked bonds and therefore real return bonds. They are for 0 to 5 year terms. With short term bonds the rate of return increases as inflation increases. Google resolve, inflation and volatility for a more in depth analysis by his team. Inflation and poor global growth are coming.
Problem with inflation-indexed bonds is that when inflation is expected to go up, they can perform really well if inflation does actually go up. But if the market anticipates inflation rising, and it doesn't, these bonds perform horribly.
The average investor shouldn't touch them. Leave them to the professionals.