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Can deflation occur with TIPS?

April 26, 2017deflation occur tips

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Can deflation occur with TIPS?

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Yes. If the principal is adjusted down because of deflation, your interest payments will be less than during a time of inflation or with no adjustment. In good faith, the Treasury pays you the original principal if the adjusted principal is less than the original principal at maturity.