In 1997 the U.S. Treasury introduced Inflation Indexed (or Protected) Securities with substantial promotional fanfare. Yet, due in part to what some in the finance profession have described as a quot;tax disadvantagequot; placed upon TIPS, many are questioning whether they should appeal to a...

In 1997, the U.S. Treasury introduced Inflation Protected Securities, commonly known as TIPS. Several in the finance field have since described these securities as quot;tax disadvantagedquot; relative to conventional securities, leading to serious questions regarding their appropriateness...

In 1997, the U.S. Treasury introduced Inflation Protected Securities, commonly known as TIPS. Several in the finance field have since described these securities as "tax disadvantaged" relative to conventional securities, leading to serious questions regarding their appropriateness outside of...

In 1997 the U.S. Treasury introduced Inflation Indexed (or Protected) Securities with substantial promotional fanfare. Yet, due in part to what some in the finance profession have described as a "tax disadvantage" placed upon TIPS, many are questioning whether they should appeal to a wide...