5-Year TIPS Ladder

jcmlbtl Ensign Posts: 2	5-Year TIPS Ladder Apr 17, 2024 19:35:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jcmlbtl on Apr 17, 2024 19:35:17 GMT I remember some discussion of building a 5-year TIPS ladder. Does that strategy remain good and solid for retirees? Any thoughts?

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5-Year TIPS Ladder Apr 17, 2024 19:57:22 GMT

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Real 5-yr rate is 2.2%, not bad. So, if held to maturity, 5 -yr TIPS will pay about 2.2% + inflation. That may be fine for many. But I am not looking to add more to my existing TIPS.
home.treasury.gov/resource-center/data-chart-center/interest-rates/TextView?type=daily_treasury_real_yield_curve&field_tdr_date_value_month=202404

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jcmlbtl Ensign Posts: 2	5-Year TIPS Ladder Apr 17, 2024 20:22:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jcmlbtl on Apr 17, 2024 20:22:50 GMT Thanks for the feedback and the link!