Benchmark: S&P U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Security Index
The S&P U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Security Index measures the performance of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), which are U.S. government bonds that adjust their principal based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This index offers a benchmark for investors seeking protection against inflation while maintaining the safety of government credit. TIPS are widely used in retirement planning, liability-driven investing, and portfolios aiming to preserve real purchasing power.
A fixed income strategy focused on preserving purchasing power through bonds whose principal adjusts with inflation, primarily issued by the U.S. Treasury.
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