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?

On this episode:
00:00:00 Welcome
00:01:11 What TIPS ETFs Are and How They Work
00:02:28 Can TIPS ETFs Help Against Elevated Inflation?
00:04:39 Where Investor Money Is Going and How TIPS ETFs Performed
00:07:07 How Interest Rates Affect TIPS ETFs, Plus Other Risks
00:09:13 How TIPS ETFs Are Taxed
00:10:57 Gold- and Silver-Rated TIPS ETFs and Key Takeaways

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