Are TIPS ETFs the Best Way to Fight Inflation?

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Plus, four TIPS ETFs with top marks from Morningstar, and what you need to know before investing.

Is persistent inflation making TIPS ETFs more attractive? Hundreds of millions of dollars flowed into this niche investment in September, according to Morningstar data. Yet, there’s a debate over whether they’re an ideal way to defend against higher costs. Joining me is Dan Sotiroff to discuss what investors should know, including the risk, tax treatment, and top-rated ETFs. He’s the associate director of US passive strategies research for Morningstar.

Ask the Analyst: TIPS ETFs Protect Against Inflation. So Why Did Mine Lose Money?

https://www.morningstar.com/bonds/tips-etfs-protect-against-inflation-so-why-did-mine-lose-money

On this episode:

00:00:00 Welcome
00:00:46 What TIPS ETFs Are and How They Work
00:012:03 Can TIPS ETFs Help Against Elevated Inflation?
00:04:14 Where Investor Money Is Going and How TIPS ETFs Performed
00:06:12 How Interest Rates Affect TIPS ETFs, Plus Other Risks
00:08:18 How TIPS ETFs Are Taxed
00:10:02 Gold- and Silver-Rated TIPS ETFs and Key Takeaways

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