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The Motley Fool
May 16, 2006
John Dutemple |
Hot TIPS to Heed Stocks are best for the long run, but TIPS (Treasury-issued bonds) have a place in a diversified portfolio, too. With higher interest rates, they could pay off in the short run.   |
Entrepreneur
October 2004
Scott Bernard Nelson |
At Your Finger TIPS Get a hold on high inflation rates with Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities. They're hot, and about to get hotter. |
The Motley Fool
June 25, 2007
John Rosevear |
TIPS for Dodging Inflation These Treasury securities can help hedge against inflation -- sometimes. TIPS have become quite popular among institutional and individual investors looking for some measure of inflation protection in the conservative segments of their portfolios. |
Registered Rep.
April 5, 2010
Stan Luxenberg |
After a Rollercoaster Year, Are TIPS Attractive? Those can help to diversify portfolios and protect purchasing power. But for all the virtues of TIPS, they can be volatile creatures that suffer significant losses. |
Financial Planning
November 1, 2009
Allan S. Roth |
Tips on TIPS A look at Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) as measured by the Urban Consumer Price Index (CPI-U). |
Financial Planning
July 1, 2012
Scott Colyer |
Failed TIPS On the surface, TIPS would appear to protect investors, but there are inherent problems. For starters, if the securities are held in a taxable account, investors pay an ordinary tax rate on income they will not receive until maturity. |
BusinessWeek
September 27, 2004
Christopher Farrell |
Why TIPS Are Still a Buy Despite a recent slide, Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities provide a sound inflation hedge. They will, indeed, behave as they were intended to -- if you hold them until maturity. |
Financial Planning
July 1, 2010
George Strickland |
TIPS and Ladders Investors are worried about inflation rising. One way to measure their level of anxiety is to look at the break-even rate between Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) and fixed-rate Treasury notes. |
Financial Planning
January 1, 2005
Janet Aschkenasy |
Staggering Choices Many financial advisory clients are using bond ladders to climb beyond interest-rate risk and inflation risk--but not all ladders are created equal. |
Financial Advisor
June 2004
Fuss & Hyll |
What You Don't Know About TIPS Are Treasury Inflation Protected Securities always tops? Not in a low inflation environment. |
BusinessWeek
May 10, 2004
Anne Tergesen |
Higher Rates: A Survival Kit Rising rates are usually the bane of bondholders, but not if you own certain investments. Plenty of options exist for maximizing yields in this climate. |
The Motley Fool
January 15, 2009
Zoe Van Schyndel |
A TIP for Inflation-Fearing Investors Buy inflation-protected bonds through an ETF. |
The Motley Fool
March 31, 2009
Dan Caplinger |
Why TIPS Won't Save You Although TIPS are a better investment than bonds that don't have inflation protection built in, putting all your money into them is a bad bet. |
Entrepreneur
February 2008
Farnoosh Torabi |
Tipping Point As inflation threatens the economy, investors look to protect their portfolios. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities are one way. |
The Motley Fool
February 1, 2011
Dan Caplinger |
TIPS: Headed for Heartbreak? Inflation-protected bonds aren't invulnerable to a falling bond market. |
The Motley Fool
January 24, 2009
Alex Dumortier |
Slam-Dunk Investment TIPS for 2009 There is a lesson here about Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, TIPS, for all investors who wish to protect their assets -- even those who consider themselves purely stock investors. |
The Motley Fool
February 17, 2010
Dan Caplinger |
This Inflation Fighter Isn't Bulletproof TIPS protect against inflation, but they're still vulnerable to higher rates. |
BusinessWeek
January 27, 2011
Daniel Kruger |
The Two-Year Rally in TIPS May Be Over Inflation fears helped push up the price of the government bonds. With little inflation in sight, demand for TIPS is waning |
BusinessWeek
September 25, 2008
Chris Farrell |
Safe Investing in a Troubled Economy Here are some of the safest places to invest your money. But the price of safety may be low returns. |
The Motley Fool
January 24, 2005
Mathew Emmert |
Think Dividend Stocks, Not Bonds Bonds aren't compelling investments in today's market. This dividend fan tells you why. |
Registered Rep.
December 1, 2002
Stan Luxenberg |
Calming the Terrified Client For most clients, however, there are options more lucrative than principal-protection funds that provide a respectable return without assuming the risk of straight equity funds. Consider, for example, closed-end municipal bond funds. |
The Motley Fool
March 19, 2010
Robert Brokamp |
Will Rising Rates Sink Your Portfolio? And should you be worried? How will this affect the portfolios of people who invest in rate-sensitive securities -- namely, bond mutual funds and exchange-traded funds? |
Investment Advisor
September 2007
Susan L. Hirshman |
Me? Worry About Inflation? Now may be a good time to raise the inflation issue with financial advisory clients. |
The Motley Fool
December 19, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
The Scoop on Savings Bonds A look at the history of bonds and why they're not so attractive anymore. |
BusinessWeek
February 4, 2010
Tara Kalwarski |
How to Fix Your Bond Mix Here's how three funds allocate bonds for people retiring in 2010 |
The Motley Fool
January 20, 2010
Alex Dumortier |
Protect Your Assets From This Looming Risk Should you be following China's and Japan's impetus and raising your exposure to TIPS? |
The Motley Fool
April 25, 2011
Dan Caplinger |
Why Would Anyone Buy This? Negative rates don't look good, but they may pay off for investors. |
Registered Rep.
July 1, 2005
Stan Luxenberg |
A Tough, but Smart Sell Plenty of clients detest bond mutual funds, but a bond fund can be less volatile than a small portfolio of individual bonds. The typical fund is broadly diversified and includes hundreds of names. |
Financial Planning
March 1, 2005
Bill Curran |
The Muni Market After record issuance of inflation-linked Treasury bonds and notes last year, a similar but little-known security in the tax-exempt market is poised for growth in 2005. |
The Motley Fool
November 6, 2006
S.J. Caplan |
Investor 007's Bond Dossier Bond basics, a peek at I Bonds, and more for the week that was. U.S. Treasury: Price... Yield... 2-year... Clues to the market... Detecting developments... etc. |
Registered Rep.
August 31, 2012
Kevin McKinley |
Savings Bonds for Retirees Series I savings bonds can be useful for investors seeking security, liquidity and an inflation hedge; they also may help you build trust with clients. |
The Motley Fool
October 16, 2006
S.J. Caplan |
Investor 007's Bond Dossier Bond basics and beyond, plus a look at the past week's activity. Clues to the market... Detecting developments... etc. |
The Motley Fool
August 28, 2006
S.J. Caplan |
Investor 007's Adventures in the Bond Market Bonds aren't as dull as you might think. |
BusinessWeek
February 2, 2004
Young & Gutner |
Why You Belong In Bonds Even when rates rise, bond funds provide a market cushion. We've done the math to find the best ones for right now. |
Registered Rep.
April 22, 2013
Brad Zigler |
Time For A Deflation Hedge? A handful of funds promise protection against falling prices. |
Investment Advisor
May 2010
Vaughan Scully |
The ETF Advisor: Treasury ETFs Offer Measure of Safety, but Still Carry Risks There is one place you can put your money that is almost certain to pay you back: U.S. Treasury debt. |
Financial Planning
October 1, 2011
Donald Jay Korn |
Buoyant Bonds The world seems to be awash in debt, especially government debt. Considering that government issues are crucial to the world's bond markets, fixed-income investments have held up surprisingly well. |
Financial Planning
October 1, 2012
Craig L. Israelsen |
How Planners Can Use Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities for a Portfolio If Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities are added to an equity-based portfolio, what is their impact on returns and volatility? |
Financial Planning
December 1, 2010
Joseph A. Tomlinson |
No Sucker's Bet? If there were a prize for the most disparaged asset class, it would likely go to bonds. And the most disparaged bonds would almost certainly be Treasuries. |
The Motley Fool
December 2, 2008
Dan Caplinger |
The Market's Biggest Fear for 2009 Are falling prices here to stay? |
The Motley Fool
November 29, 2011
Dan Caplinger |
Should You Buy This Unknown Inflation Fighter? Prices are on the rise, but this closed end fund gives you a discount. |
Financial Planning
May 1, 2006
Stuart Bromberg |
The Muni Option Municipal bonds and bond funds are still reasonably cheap and offer tax-free ballast to diversify a portfolio. But when advising clients about municipal bonds, it's important to assess whether the investors could be subject to the alternative minimum tax. |
Financial Advisor
June 2010
Michelle Knight |
Rising Rates Not Fatal Bond investments shouldn't automatically be sold off when interest rates rise. Here's why. |
The Motley Fool
April 4, 2007
Zoe Van Schyndel |
Fixed-Income Fever The fixed-income universe for ETF investors has been limited to shades of gray rather than a full palette, until now. Two of BGI's new funds are mixed government/credit funds options, which invest in U.S. government and investment-grade corporate securities. |
The Motley Fool
February 24, 2011
Amanda B. Kish |
How to Invest in the Bond Bubble How do you invest in an inflated but necessary sector edging toward bubble territory? |
The Motley Fool
January 29, 2007
S.J. Caplan |
Investor 007's Bond Dossier A look at the week's activity in the bond market, and much more. Spying on rates: U.S. Treasury -- 2-year... 5-year... Clues to the market... A tip from last week's TIPS auction: Inflationary concerns are rising... etc. |
Entrepreneur
June 2006
Scott Bernard Nelson |
The Long of It The 30-year bond has made a comeback, but individual investors might be better off picking bonds their own size. |
The Motley Fool
December 19, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
The Scoop on Savings Bonds: Part 2 A closer look at why bonds aren't as attractive as they used to be. |
Financial Planning
July 1, 2007
Gene Fama Jr. |
Bonds for Wealth People often look to bonds for retirement income, but the raw pursuit of income can engage inadvertent risks that can be especially rough on retirees. In the end, financial security is about total wealth, not marginal income. |
Financial Advisor
February 2011
Marla Brill |
Ready For Reflation Several kinds of ETFs should benefit if prices and interest rates begin to rise. |
