TIPS — short for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities — are a kind of U.S. government bond that can help safeguard your wealth from inflation. TIPS are indexed to inflation, so as prices rise, your ...

The investment seeks to maximize real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net ...

Investors seeking the best Vanguard bond funds can pick between mutual funds and ETFs spanning maturities, credit qualities, ...

Important Risks: The fund is actively managed and its characteristics will vary. Holdings shown should not be deemed as a recommendation to buy or sell securities. Bond values fluctuate in price so ...

It's been a tough year for bonds, including Treasury inflation-protected securities, or TIPS, an inflation-linked asset. Despite recent losses, TIPS offer portfolio diversification amid market ...

Even in a bull market, it's wise for retirees to keep money for the next few years in a conservative bucket to preserve their spending power. Those who haven't yet retired may also want to set ...

Inflation-linked bonds are the biggest losers in this month’s violent Treasury market selloff, and that’s only partly due to inflation expectations. Yields on Treasury inflation-protected securities, ...

NEW YORK — Like Alan Greenspan before him, new Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is issuing typically Delphic warnings about a possible rise in inflation. If inflation does occur, you might be wise to invest ...

Inflation savings bonds, called I Bonds, have two components: a fixed rate that remains with the 30-year life of the bond and a variable rate that adjusts each six months after you bought the I Bond.