Tips Bond Ishares (TIP) 111.28 $TIP
What Took 3 TIPS ETFs to 52-Week Lows Yesterday?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 17, 11:13AM CDT
These U.S. ETFs fell to new 52-week low on muted inflation concerns.
TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), IPE: 55.50 (-0.16), SCHP: 54.01 (-0.12)
Technology & TIPS: Two ETFs Trading with Outsized Volume - ETF News And Commentary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 05, 5:30AM CDT
Heavier-than-normal volume put these U.S. technology and TIPS ETFs in focus.
TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), FXL: 33.32 (+0.05), SPY: 201.33 (+0.12), QQQ: 106.53 (+0.48), DIA: 170.76 (+0.39)
Technology & TIPS: Two ETFs Trading with Outsized Volume
Zacks Equity Research - ZACKS - Wed Aug 05, 12:30AM CDT
Heavier-than-normal volume put these U.S. technology and TIPS ETFs in focus.
TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), FXL: 33.32 (+0.05), SPY: 201.33 (+0.12), QQQ: 106.53 (+0.48), DIA: 170.76 (+0.39)
BUYINS.NET: SPSC, TIP, RCON, TWER, BAL, DGI Are Seasonally Ripe To Go Up In the Next Five Weeks
M2 - Thu Jul 30, 7:50AM CDT
BUYINS.NET / www.squeezetrigger.com is monitoring the Seasonality of SPS Commerce Inc (NASDAQ:SPSC), iShares Barclays TIPS Bond Fund (NYSE:TIP), Recon Technology Ltd (NASDAQ:RCON), Towerstream Corp (NASDAQ:TWER), IPATH DJ-UBS COTTON SUBINDX (NYSE:BAL), Data Group Inc (NYSE
GI) and each have a high seasonal probability to go Up in the next weeks. By identifying stocks that are poised to go up or down based on seasonal tendencies, traders can increase their odds of making money. SqueezeTrigger.com is able to analyze over 20 years of data in less than 1 second for any stock in the market and determine if the stock has a long or short seasonal bias, how many trading days the move is expected to last, the probability of that move and the percentage move the stock is expected to make based on the seasonal bias. The technology used to generate these predictions is available for a low monthly fee at:
TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), BAL: 41.24 (+0.12), DGI: 21.38 (-0.15), SPSC: 77.15 (+0.20), TWER: 1.03 (+0.03), RCON: 0.99 (+0.01)
Mid-Year Update: Where We Stand With Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities
Tipswatch - Seeking Alpha - Wed Jul 01, 5:33PM CDT
It seems like the Treasury market has been on a wild ride in 2015, but in reality, there's been a lot of roiling around to get us back to - pretty much - where we started the year. That is summed up by this chart, which shows the year-to-date...
LTPZ: 61.66 (-0.05), VTIP: 48.58 (-0.04), TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), IPE: 55.50 (-0.16), SIPE: 19.49 (unch), STPZ: 51.75 (-0.09), SCHP: 54.01 (-0.12), TDTT: 24.45 (-0.06), TIPX: 19.26 (unch), TPS: 27.33 (+0.08), STIP: 99.57 (-0.13), TDTF: 24.73 (-0.07), TIPZ: 56.19 (-0.10)
ETFReplay.com July Update
Scott's Investments - Seeking Alpha - Wed Jul 01, 3:34PM CDT
The ETFReplay.com Portfolio holdings have been updated for July 2015. I previously detailed here and here how an investor can use ETFReplay.com to screen for best performing ETFs based on momentum and volatility. The portfolio begins with a...
HYG: 85.11 (+0.01), TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), DBC: 15.76 (+0.07), TLT: 122.28 (+0.32), WIP: 53.48 (+0.33), VTI: 103.83 (+0.14), PCY: 28.15 (+0.14), EEM: 35.94 (+0.13), RWX: 40.84 (-0.17), LQD: 116.16 (+0.05), GLD: 110.87 (+1.73), SHY: 84.96 (unch), EFA: 61.05 (+0.11), VNQ: 78.99 (-0.13)
Ivy Portfolio July Update
Scott's Investments - Seeking Alpha - Wed Jul 01, 2:19PM CDT
The Ivy Portfolio spreadsheet track the 10 month moving average signals for two portfolios listed in Mebane Faber's book The Ivy Portfolio: How to Invest Like the Top Endowments and Avoid Bear Markets . Faber discusses 5, 10, and 20 security...
TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), DBC: 15.76 (+0.07), RWX: 40.84 (-0.17), VWO: 36.02 (+0.04), BND: 81.77 (-0.01), VNQ: 78.99 (-0.13), GSG: 17.91 (-0.01)
Rickards: Don't Expect A Grexit, Fed Rate Hike, Or Strong Dollar In The Next Year (Video)
SchiffGold - Seeking Alpha - Sat Jun 27, 4:19AM CDT
By Mike Finger It's been a while since we heard from Jim Rickards, one of the leading contrarian economists. In a new interview with Kitco, Jim shared his opinions on a wide range of topics. He talked about the current relationship between the...
TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), GREK: 10.31 (-0.06), IPE: 55.50 (-0.16), SIPE: 19.49 (unch), TIPX: 19.26 (unch), TLT: 122.28 (+0.32), UUP: 24.72 (-0.12), STIP: 99.57 (-0.13), TDTF: 24.73 (-0.07), TIPZ: 56.19 (-0.10), LTPZ: 61.66 (-0.05), VTIP: 48.58 (-0.04), SCHP: 54.01 (-0.12), STPZ: 51.75 (-0.09), TDTT: 24.45 (-0.06), TPS: 27.33 (+0.08)
Could A Triple Crown Triumph Offer Faith The Fed Will Raise Rates
David Kotok - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Jun 27, 3:48AM CDT
By Nannette Sabo Taxable Fixed Income Second Quarter Commentary During the second quarter, domestic and global economic data seemingly offered modest and (at times) somewhat discouraging paths to stronger economies. Long awaited recoveries...
FTT: 13.55 (-0.02), TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), IPE: 55.50 (-0.16), SIPE: 19.49 (unch), TIPX: 19.26 (unch), STIP: 99.57 (-0.13), TDTF: 24.73 (-0.07), TIPZ: 56.19 (-0.10), LTPZ: 61.66 (-0.05), VTIP: 48.58 (-0.04), TAPR: 31.52 (+0.92), SCHP: 54.01 (-0.12), STPZ: 51.75 (-0.09), TDTT: 24.45 (-0.06), EGF: 13.63 (+0.05), TPS: 27.33 (+0.08), PLW: 32.69 (unch), GOVT: 25.33 (-0.03)
Another Greek Weekend Ahead
David Fry - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Jun 27, 1:38AM CDT
It's not a leap to suggest investors are nervous about another Greek weekend ahead to break the negotiating stand-off. Each side states they don't want to be blackmailed which is more bluster for the home audience. Will some settlement be achieved?...
XLB: 44.15 (-0.02), EWH: 20.17 (-0.14), KBE: 33.98 (-0.41), PEK: 42.11 (-0.54), CNXT: 36.50 (-0.14), GREK: 10.31 (-0.06), FXA: 73.31 (+0.69), TLT: 122.28 (+0.32), EEM: 35.94 (+0.13), XLP: 49.46 (+0.11), SPY: 201.33 (+0.12), ITB: 27.85 (-0.03), EWA: 19.64 (+0.18), IYR: 74.25 (-0.08), XLI: 53.38 (+0.18), SLV: 15.12 (+0.13), FXE: 111.29 (+0.77), XLF: 23.24 (-0.15), IYT: 148.36 (+1.15), GDX: 16.26 (+0.85), XLE: 68.94 (-0.45), FXI: 38.66 (-0.18), TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), USO: 15.99 (-0.05), DBB: 13.33 (+0.63), DBC: 15.76 (+0.07), IEF: 107.44 (+0.06), DBA: 21.28 (+0.03), XLY: 77.72 (+0.09), XLU: 43.79 (-0.21), HAO: 25.27 (-0.14), UUP: 24.72 (-0.12), XRT: 46.23 (-0.07), IEV: 42.37 (+0.04), LQD: 116.16 (+0.05), GLD: 110.87 (+1.73), EPI: 20.76 (+0.01), RSX: 17.27 (-0.01), EFA: 61.05 (+0.11), EWZ: 25.25 (+0.29)
Pimco: TIPS are cheap
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Jun 24, 10:34AM CDT
TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), IPE: 55.50 (-0.16), SIPE: 19.49 (unch), TIPX: 19.26 (unch), STIP: 99.57 (-0.13), ILB: 41.03 (-0.06), TDTF: 24.73 (-0.07), ITIP: 40.71 (+0.33), WIP: 53.48 (+0.33), TIPZ: 56.19 (-0.10), LTPZ: 61.66 (-0.05), VTIP: 48.58 (-0.04), GTIP: 47.49 (unch), WIW: 10.53 (unch), SCHP: 54.01 (-0.12), STPZ: 51.75 (-0.09), TDTT: 24.45 (-0.06), TPS: 27.33 (+0.08), WIA: 10.71 (+0.03)
Modeling 'Safe' Spending Rates For Retirement Portfolios
James Picerno - Seeking Alpha - Tue Jun 23, 2:53PM CDT
Deaccumulation is the new new thing in finance for an obvious reason: the US population is aging, which means that retirement becomes an increasingly pressing issue for financial planning. Perhaps the leading challenge for this critical task (other...
TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), IPE: 55.50 (-0.16), SIPE: 19.49 (unch), STIP: 99.57 (-0.13), TIPX: 19.26 (unch), TDTF: 24.73 (-0.07), TIPZ: 56.19 (-0.10), LTPZ: 61.66 (-0.05), VTIP: 48.58 (-0.04), SCHP: 54.01 (-0.12), STPZ: 51.75 (-0.09), TDTT: 24.45 (-0.06), TPS: 27.33 (+0.08)
Consumer Price Inflation Still Running Almost 2%
Calafia Beach Pundit - Seeking Alpha - Fri Jun 19, 4:39PM CDT
Two months ago, I noted that 2% inflation is alive and well , and it's still the case: The prevailing inflation meme is that it is dangerously low, and for years central banks have been trying very hard - without much success - to get it to rise....
LTPZ: 61.66 (-0.05), CPI: 26.56 (+0.04), VTIP: 48.58 (-0.04), TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), SCHP: 54.01 (-0.12)
30-Year TIPS Reopening Auctions With A Yield Of 1.142%
Tipswatch - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Jun 18, 12:38PM CDT
The Treasury just announced that the reopening of CUSIP 912810RL4 - creating a creating a 29-year, 8-month Treasury Inflation-Protected Security - auctioned with a yield to maturity of 1.142%. Since this TIPS was created in February with a coupon...
TIP: 111.28 (-0.31)
U.S. Inflation Rises 0.4% In May On Stronger Gas Prices
Tipswatch - Seeking Alpha - Thu Jun 18, 8:38AM CDT
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4% in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today . Over the last 12 months, official inflation was unchanged -- 0.0%. The gasoline...
TIP: 111.28 (-0.31)
One Step Closer To Normal
Russ Koesterich, CFA - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Jun 16, 7:16PM CDT
The global interest rate environment is changing. Last week, bond yields in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand all hit new highs for the year. As I discuss in my weekly commentary , be ready for more rate volatility. Notably,...
PCF: 7.29 (+0.05), STIP: 99.57 (-0.13), JQC: 8.12 (+0.08), HHY: 7.40 (+0.08), VLT: 13.44 (+0.17), XOVR: 26.15 (-0.02), ARDC: 14.33 (+0.06), SCHP: 54.01 (-0.12), EAD: 7.87 (+0.01), TPS: 27.33 (+0.08), TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), FHY: 11.96 (+0.08), MCI: 16.60 (+0.06), LTPZ: 61.66 (-0.05), VTIP: 48.58 (-0.04), AIF: 14.83 (+0.07), HIX: 6.94 (+0.07), DSU: 3.48 (+0.01), DHG: 13.72 (+0.07), SIPE: 19.49 (unch), JSD: 15.46 (+0.04), ANGL: 26.12 (+0.02), KIO: 14.93 (+0.16), NHS: 10.61 (+0.05), HYLD: 36.93 (unch), UJB: 52.05 (unch), TIPX: 19.26 (unch), TDTF: 24.73 (-0.07), TIPZ: 56.19 (-0.10), JNK: 36.31 (+0.01), DHY: 2.35 (+0.03), SJB: 27.68 (-0.03), HYT: 10.27 (+0.04), IVH: 13.86 (+0.31), QLTC: 45.43 (unch), TDTT: 24.45 (-0.06), HYLS: 48.82 (+0.03), EGF: 13.63 (+0.05), ACP: 13.14 (+0.07), FTT: 13.55 (-0.02), HYG: 85.11 (+0.01), PHF: 6.48 (-0.04), IPE: 55.50 (-0.16), MPV: 13.34 (-0.07), GGM: 20.18 (+0.16), PHT: 10.76 (+0.18), CIF: 2.37 (+0.03), TAPR: 31.52 (+0.92), CIK: 2.90 (+0.05), MHY: 4.70 (+0.06), STPZ: 51.75 (-0.09), PLW: 32.69 (unch), GOVT: 25.33 (-0.03)
What To Expect From A Rate Increase On Your Fixed Income Portfolio
Sean Dalton - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Jun 12, 1:16PM CDT
PAI: 13.32 (+0.06), SIPE: 19.49 (unch), PTY: 13.87 (+0.02), FBND: 48.96 (+0.06), PCM: 9.71 (+0.05), JHI: 15.00 (+0.22), TIPX: 19.26 (unch), STIP: 99.57 (-0.13), TDTF: 24.73 (-0.07), IUSB: 100.47 (-0.12), TIPZ: 56.19 (-0.10), GBF: 113.13 (+0.11), SCHP: 54.01 (-0.12), TAI: 21.74 (-0.03), AGG: 109.33 (-0.09), BHK: 12.78 (unch), TDTT: 24.45 (-0.06), EGF: 13.63 (+0.05), TPS: 27.33 (+0.08), FTT: 13.55 (-0.02), SCHZ: 51.98 (unch), TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), BOND: 106.25 (+0.03), IPE: 55.50 (-0.16), VBND: 49.77 (+0.06), VBF: 17.70 (+0.05), DBL: 25.08 (-0.02), ICB: 17.33 (-0.01), HTR: 21.89 (+0.22), RCS: 9.19 (+0.09), SAGG: 32.69 (+0.07), LTPZ: 61.66 (-0.05), ARMF: 17.44 (-0.09), VTIP: 48.58 (-0.04), JMM: 7.08 (+0.02), TAPR: 31.52 (+0.92), STPZ: 51.75 (-0.09), BTZ: 12.38 (-0.04), BND: 81.77 (-0.01), LAG: 57.83 (+0.08), GOVT: 25.33 (-0.03), PLW: 32.69 (unch)
I Don't Really Love TIPS
James Osborne - Seeking Alpha - Wed Jun 10, 12:11PM CDT
This will border on blasphemy for some, but I don't really love TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities) as part of a bond portfolio. They can serve some purpose, including diversification benefits within fixed income, but for the most part I...
LTPZ: 61.66 (-0.05), VTIP: 48.58 (-0.04), TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), IPE: 55.50 (-0.16), SIPE: 19.49 (unch), STPZ: 51.75 (-0.09), SCHP: 54.01 (-0.12), TDTT: 24.45 (-0.06), TIPX: 19.26 (unch), TPS: 27.33 (+0.08), STIP: 99.57 (-0.13), TDTF: 24.73 (-0.07), TIPZ: 56.19 (-0.10)
iShares TIPS Bond ETF Experiences Big Outflow
ETFChannel.com - Mon Jun 08, 10:05AM CDT
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares TIPS Bond ETF where we have detected an approximate $122.5 million dollar outflow -- that's a 0.9% decrease...
TIP: 111.28 (-0.31)
What Took 3 TIPS ETFs to 52-Week Lows Yesterday?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 17, 11:13AM CDT
These U.S. ETFs fell to new 52-week low on muted inflation concerns.
TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), IPE: 55.50 (-0.16), SCHP: 54.01 (-0.12)
Technology & TIPS: Two ETFs Trading with Outsized Volume - ETF News And Commentary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 05, 5:30AM CDT
Heavier-than-normal volume put these U.S. technology and TIPS ETFs in focus.
TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), FXL: 33.32 (+0.05), SPY: 201.33 (+0.12), QQQ: 106.53 (+0.48), DIA: 170.76 (+0.39)
Technology & TIPS: Two ETFs Trading with Outsized Volume
Zacks Equity Research - ZACKS - Wed Aug 05, 12:30AM CDT
Heavier-than-normal volume put these U.S. technology and TIPS ETFs in focus.
TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), FXL: 33.32 (+0.05), SPY: 201.33 (+0.12), QQQ: 106.53 (+0.48), DIA: 170.76 (+0.39)
BUYINS.NET: SPSC, TIP, RCON, TWER, BAL, DGI Are Seasonally Ripe To Go Up In the Next Five Weeks
M2 - Thu Jul 30, 7:50AM CDT
BUYINS.NET / www.squeezetrigger.com is monitoring the Seasonality of SPS Commerce Inc (NASDAQ:SPSC), iShares Barclays TIPS Bond Fund (NYSE:TIP), Recon Technology Ltd (NASDAQ:RCON), Towerstream Corp (NASDAQ:TWER), IPATH DJ-UBS COTTON SUBINDX (NYSE:BAL), Data Group Inc (NYSE
GI) and each have a high seasonal probability to go Up in the next weeks. By identifying stocks that are poised to go up or down based on seasonal tendencies, traders can increase their odds of making money. SqueezeTrigger.com is able to analyze over 20 years of data in less than 1 second for any stock in the market and determine if the stock has a long or short seasonal bias, how many trading days the move is expected to last, the probability of that move and the percentage move the stock is expected to make based on the seasonal bias. The technology used to generate these predictions is available for a low monthly fee at: TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), BAL: 41.24 (+0.12), DGI: 21.38 (-0.15), SPSC: 77.15 (+0.20), TWER: 1.03 (+0.03), RCON: 0.99 (+0.01)
Mid-Year Update: Where We Stand With Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities
Tipswatch - Seeking Alpha - Wed Jul 01, 5:33PM CDT
It seems like the Treasury market has been on a wild ride in 2015, but in reality, there's been a lot of roiling around to get us back to - pretty much - where we started the year. That is summed up by this chart, which shows the year-to-date...
LTPZ: 61.66 (-0.05), VTIP: 48.58 (-0.04), TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), IPE: 55.50 (-0.16), SIPE: 19.49 (unch), STPZ: 51.75 (-0.09), SCHP: 54.01 (-0.12), TDTT: 24.45 (-0.06), TIPX: 19.26 (unch), TPS: 27.33 (+0.08), STIP: 99.57 (-0.13), TDTF: 24.73 (-0.07), TIPZ: 56.19 (-0.10)
ETFReplay.com July Update
Scott's Investments - Seeking Alpha - Wed Jul 01, 3:34PM CDT
The ETFReplay.com Portfolio holdings have been updated for July 2015. I previously detailed here and here how an investor can use ETFReplay.com to screen for best performing ETFs based on momentum and volatility. The portfolio begins with a...
HYG: 85.11 (+0.01), TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), DBC: 15.76 (+0.07), TLT: 122.28 (+0.32), WIP: 53.48 (+0.33), VTI: 103.83 (+0.14), PCY: 28.15 (+0.14), EEM: 35.94 (+0.13), RWX: 40.84 (-0.17), LQD: 116.16 (+0.05), GLD: 110.87 (+1.73), SHY: 84.96 (unch), EFA: 61.05 (+0.11), VNQ: 78.99 (-0.13)
Ivy Portfolio July Update
Scott's Investments - Seeking Alpha - Wed Jul 01, 2:19PM CDT
The Ivy Portfolio spreadsheet track the 10 month moving average signals for two portfolios listed in Mebane Faber's book The Ivy Portfolio: How to Invest Like the Top Endowments and Avoid Bear Markets . Faber discusses 5, 10, and 20 security...
TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), DBC: 15.76 (+0.07), RWX: 40.84 (-0.17), VWO: 36.02 (+0.04), BND: 81.77 (-0.01), VNQ: 78.99 (-0.13), GSG: 17.91 (-0.01)
Rickards: Don't Expect A Grexit, Fed Rate Hike, Or Strong Dollar In The Next Year (Video)
SchiffGold - Seeking Alpha - Sat Jun 27, 4:19AM CDT
By Mike Finger It's been a while since we heard from Jim Rickards, one of the leading contrarian economists. In a new interview with Kitco, Jim shared his opinions on a wide range of topics. He talked about the current relationship between the...
TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), GREK: 10.31 (-0.06), IPE: 55.50 (-0.16), SIPE: 19.49 (unch), TIPX: 19.26 (unch), TLT: 122.28 (+0.32), UUP: 24.72 (-0.12), STIP: 99.57 (-0.13), TDTF: 24.73 (-0.07), TIPZ: 56.19 (-0.10), LTPZ: 61.66 (-0.05), VTIP: 48.58 (-0.04), SCHP: 54.01 (-0.12), STPZ: 51.75 (-0.09), TDTT: 24.45 (-0.06), TPS: 27.33 (+0.08)
Could A Triple Crown Triumph Offer Faith The Fed Will Raise Rates
David Kotok - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Jun 27, 3:48AM CDT
By Nannette Sabo Taxable Fixed Income Second Quarter Commentary During the second quarter, domestic and global economic data seemingly offered modest and (at times) somewhat discouraging paths to stronger economies. Long awaited recoveries...
FTT: 13.55 (-0.02), TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), IPE: 55.50 (-0.16), SIPE: 19.49 (unch), TIPX: 19.26 (unch), STIP: 99.57 (-0.13), TDTF: 24.73 (-0.07), TIPZ: 56.19 (-0.10), LTPZ: 61.66 (-0.05), VTIP: 48.58 (-0.04), TAPR: 31.52 (+0.92), SCHP: 54.01 (-0.12), STPZ: 51.75 (-0.09), TDTT: 24.45 (-0.06), EGF: 13.63 (+0.05), TPS: 27.33 (+0.08), PLW: 32.69 (unch), GOVT: 25.33 (-0.03)
Another Greek Weekend Ahead
David Fry - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Jun 27, 1:38AM CDT
It's not a leap to suggest investors are nervous about another Greek weekend ahead to break the negotiating stand-off. Each side states they don't want to be blackmailed which is more bluster for the home audience. Will some settlement be achieved?...
XLB: 44.15 (-0.02), EWH: 20.17 (-0.14), KBE: 33.98 (-0.41), PEK: 42.11 (-0.54), CNXT: 36.50 (-0.14), GREK: 10.31 (-0.06), FXA: 73.31 (+0.69), TLT: 122.28 (+0.32), EEM: 35.94 (+0.13), XLP: 49.46 (+0.11), SPY: 201.33 (+0.12), ITB: 27.85 (-0.03), EWA: 19.64 (+0.18), IYR: 74.25 (-0.08), XLI: 53.38 (+0.18), SLV: 15.12 (+0.13), FXE: 111.29 (+0.77), XLF: 23.24 (-0.15), IYT: 148.36 (+1.15), GDX: 16.26 (+0.85), XLE: 68.94 (-0.45), FXI: 38.66 (-0.18), TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), USO: 15.99 (-0.05), DBB: 13.33 (+0.63), DBC: 15.76 (+0.07), IEF: 107.44 (+0.06), DBA: 21.28 (+0.03), XLY: 77.72 (+0.09), XLU: 43.79 (-0.21), HAO: 25.27 (-0.14), UUP: 24.72 (-0.12), XRT: 46.23 (-0.07), IEV: 42.37 (+0.04), LQD: 116.16 (+0.05), GLD: 110.87 (+1.73), EPI: 20.76 (+0.01), RSX: 17.27 (-0.01), EFA: 61.05 (+0.11), EWZ: 25.25 (+0.29)
Pimco: TIPS are cheap
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Jun 24, 10:34AM CDT
TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), IPE: 55.50 (-0.16), SIPE: 19.49 (unch), TIPX: 19.26 (unch), STIP: 99.57 (-0.13), ILB: 41.03 (-0.06), TDTF: 24.73 (-0.07), ITIP: 40.71 (+0.33), WIP: 53.48 (+0.33), TIPZ: 56.19 (-0.10), LTPZ: 61.66 (-0.05), VTIP: 48.58 (-0.04), GTIP: 47.49 (unch), WIW: 10.53 (unch), SCHP: 54.01 (-0.12), STPZ: 51.75 (-0.09), TDTT: 24.45 (-0.06), TPS: 27.33 (+0.08), WIA: 10.71 (+0.03)
Modeling 'Safe' Spending Rates For Retirement Portfolios
James Picerno - Seeking Alpha - Tue Jun 23, 2:53PM CDT
Deaccumulation is the new new thing in finance for an obvious reason: the US population is aging, which means that retirement becomes an increasingly pressing issue for financial planning. Perhaps the leading challenge for this critical task (other...
TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), IPE: 55.50 (-0.16), SIPE: 19.49 (unch), STIP: 99.57 (-0.13), TIPX: 19.26 (unch), TDTF: 24.73 (-0.07), TIPZ: 56.19 (-0.10), LTPZ: 61.66 (-0.05), VTIP: 48.58 (-0.04), SCHP: 54.01 (-0.12), STPZ: 51.75 (-0.09), TDTT: 24.45 (-0.06), TPS: 27.33 (+0.08)
Consumer Price Inflation Still Running Almost 2%
Calafia Beach Pundit - Seeking Alpha - Fri Jun 19, 4:39PM CDT
Two months ago, I noted that 2% inflation is alive and well , and it's still the case: The prevailing inflation meme is that it is dangerously low, and for years central banks have been trying very hard - without much success - to get it to rise....
LTPZ: 61.66 (-0.05), CPI: 26.56 (+0.04), VTIP: 48.58 (-0.04), TIP: 111.28 (-0.31), SCHP: 54.01 (-0.12)
30-Year TIPS Reopening Auctions With A Yield Of 1.142%
Tipswatch - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Jun 18, 12:38PM CDT
The Treasury just announced that the reopening of CUSIP 912810RL4 - creating a creating a 29-year, 8-month Treasury Inflation-Protected Security - auctioned with a yield to maturity of 1.142%. Since this TIPS was created in February with a coupon...
TIP: 111.28 (-0.31)
U.S. Inflation Rises 0.4% In May On Stronger Gas Prices
Tipswatch - Seeking Alpha - Thu Jun 18, 8:38AM CDT
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4% in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today . Over the last 12 months, official inflation was unchanged -- 0.0%. The gasoline...
TIP: 111.28 (-0.31)
One Step Closer To Normal
Russ Koesterich, CFA - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Jun 16, 7:16PM CDT
The global interest rate environment is changing. Last week, bond yields in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand all hit new highs for the year. As I discuss in my weekly commentary , be ready for more rate volatility. Notably,...
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What To Expect From A Rate Increase On Your Fixed Income Portfolio
Sean Dalton - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Jun 12, 1:16PM CDT
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I Don't Really Love TIPS
James Osborne - Seeking Alpha - Wed Jun 10, 12:11PM CDT
This will border on blasphemy for some, but I don't really love TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities) as part of a bond portfolio. They can serve some purpose, including diversification benefits within fixed income, but for the most part I...
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iShares TIPS Bond ETF Experiences Big Outflow
ETFChannel.com - Mon Jun 08, 10:05AM CDT
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares TIPS Bond ETF where we have detected an approximate $122.5 million dollar outflow -- that's a 0.9% decrease...
TIP: 111.28 (-0.31)
