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Old January 16th, 2012 #29
Mike Parker
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Originally Posted by Alex Linder View Post
It doesn't tell me anything because I don't know what TIPS is.
http://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/...ips_glance.htm

I look at TIPS because the inflation premium is removed, leaving time value of money and default risk. As you can see, that risk is perceived as low to nonexistent. That was all.