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Does the real Yield to Maturity (YTM) number quoted when an investor buys a TIPS still hold if there is deflation instead of inflation? |
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Original Issue Discount (OID) comes into play if you own individual TIPS in a taxable account. It's not an issue if you own individual TIPS in a tax deferred or tax free account. It's also not an issue if you own TIPS mutual funds or ETFs in a taxable account. |
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Bond premium amortization can also be an issue if you own individual TIPS in a taxable account. It's not an issue if you own individual TIPS in a tax deferred or tax free account. It's also not an issue if you own TIPS mutual funds or ETFs in a taxable account. |
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Market discount is the opposite to bond premium amortization. It's only an issue if you own individual TIPS in a taxable account. It's not an issue if you own individual TIPS in a tax deferred or tax free account. It's also not an issue if you own TIPS mutual funds or ETFs in a taxable account. |
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