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Chart showing that TIPS have historically outperformed Treasuries of the same duration when starting breakeven inflation rates were below 2%.

When TIPS Outperform and How I Invest in Them

By Adam Collins July 30, 2019

An analysis of when inflation-protected bonds outperform (and underperform) regular bonds.

The front face of the U.S. Treasury

Debunking TIPS Tax Inefficiency + A Tax Deferred Alternative

By Adam Collins July 29, 2019

The true tax impact of phantom income plus info on a lesser known alternative to TIPS.

Research Roundup: Crisis Hedges, Global Diversification, and Predicting Election Year Outcomes

By Adam Collins July 27, 2019

Here are the best things I read this week, their main takeaways, and the most important chart from each piece:

The Largest Arbitrage Ever Documented – TIPS in 2008

By Adam Collins July 26, 2019

A story behind the dislocation of TIPS and Treasuries.

Zimbabwe currency note for 100 trillion dollars

How to Hedge Inflation and Avoid the Biggest Bond Risk

By Adam Collins July 25, 2019

Bonds are less volatile than stocks – but in the long-term they’re just as risky. This post examines the best ways to hedge inflation risk.