30-Year 0-3/4% Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond, Due 2/15/2042
DTP30F42 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2.37
Year-over-Year Change
-1.29%
Date Range
10/8/2021 - 8/7/2025
Summary
The 30-Year Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond represents a critical financial instrument that provides investors with protection against inflation risk. This bond allows investors to preserve purchasing power by adjusting principal and interest payments based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are government bonds designed to hedge against inflationary pressures by linking their value to inflation rates. Economists and investors closely monitor these securities as indicators of market expectations about future inflation and real economic growth.
Methodology
The bond's principal value is adjusted quarterly using the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), with interest payments calculated on the inflation-adjusted principal.
Historical Context
Central banks and institutional investors use these bonds to assess market-implied inflation expectations and develop monetary policy strategies.
Key Facts
- Provides inflation protection for long-term investors
- Principal adjusts with CPI changes
- Offers lower nominal yields compared to traditional Treasury bonds
FAQs
Q: How do TIPS protect against inflation?
A: TIPS adjust their principal value based on inflation, ensuring that the real value of the investment remains constant. When inflation rises, the principal increases, and interest payments are calculated on this adjusted amount.
Q: What makes this 30-year bond unique?
A: The extended 30-year maturity provides long-term inflation protection, making it attractive for investors with extended investment horizons such as pension funds and retirement portfolios.
Q: How is the bond's value calculated?
A: The bond's value is determined by adjusting its principal quarterly using the Consumer Price Index, with interest payments calculated on the inflation-adjusted principal.
Q: Who typically invests in these bonds?
A: Institutional investors, pension funds, and individual investors seeking long-term inflation protection and stable, low-risk returns commonly invest in these securities.
Q: How often is the data updated?
A: The bond's principal is adjusted quarterly based on the latest Consumer Price Index data, with market prices reflecting real-time economic conditions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 30-Year 0-3/4% Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond, Due 2/15/2042 [DTP30F42], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025