Larry Berman CFA, CMT, CTABMO Short-Term US TIPS Index ETFZTIP.TODON'T BUYMay 29, 2023
Good when inflation is high - bad when inflation low. Not much interest rate sensitivity (good for elderly investors). Variable returns with this product - not the best place to be for seniors. Private credit markets better.
These hold inflation-protected bonds. It's good if you want income but are concerned with inflation eroding your purchasing power. Inflation is certainly doing that. ZTIP offers a reasonable return. For conservative investors.
These are treasury inflationary linked bonds and therefore real return bonds. They are for 0 to 5 year terms. With short term bonds the rate of return increases as inflation increases. Google resolve, inflation and volatility for a more in depth analysis by his team. Inflation and poor global growth are coming.
Good when inflation is high - bad when inflation low.
Not much interest rate sensitivity (good for elderly investors).
Variable returns with this product - not the best place to be for seniors.
Private credit markets better.