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by betterunix2
1889 days ago
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Which is why TIPS were created -- at maturity TIPS pay the greater of the principle adjusted for inflation or the principle without adjustment (so if there is an extended period of deflation you will still get back the amount you put in, and thus benefit from the deflation). TIPS also pay interest, and the coupon is adjusted for inflation as well. |
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