What is a Treasury Inflation-Protected Security?

Inflation-protected government bonds, also known as inflation-protected bonds, are a class of bonds that are associated with an inflation index.

Inflation-protected treasury bonds

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Inflation-protected government bonds, also known as inflation-protected bonds, are a class of bonds that are associated with an inflation index.

Chinese name

Inflation-protected treasury bonds

Foreign name

Treasury Inflation Protected Securities

Abbreviation

TIPS

Initial release

January 15, 1997

development path

Its development history is relatively short, first issued by the US Treasury on January 15, 1997, with a scale of 7 billion U.S. dollars. As the name suggests, TIPS South is designed to avoid the risk of inflation, and has been valued by investors since its release. As of the end of 2004. The TIPS issuance has reached US $ 223 billion. Inflation has always been an economic indicator that is highly concerned in economic theory and practice. Especially since 2004, oil prices have risen, employment has risen, and price indices have risen. The market has generally generated inflation expectations. The motivation to avoid inflation risks has become more apparent. Trading is becoming increasingly active.