Not to my knowledge, but I defer to others. I would think if you are flipping them into 2026s the difference would be miniscule if you waited.We had two months of near zero inflation. I calculated out the CPI adjustment to maturity, and it was only 0.15% higher. I’d rather have a much higher real yield if the CPI adjustment is so low. If I made a mistake in my thought process, let me know.Was there a reason you did it now, rather than waiting for maturity?
I swapped my Oct 2024 TIPS for Apr 2026 TIPS on Monday.
Is it because you expect yields to fall between now and 10/15?
I think I have about $25K maturing 10/15/24.
The only reason I am waiting is bc I am keeping open the option of buying $20K of I-bonds in October at 1.3% fixed if the YTM on the 2040 TIPS (which is what I would buy with the proceeds otherwise) in late October is below 1.8%. In that case, it wouldn't make much difference since I would only have about $5K left to invest in the 2040 TIPS anyway. And if YTMs miraculously increase by much it would leave my options open.
Like you, I was asking in case I am missing something.
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