30-Year 0-3/4% Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond, Due 2/15/2045
DTP30F45 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2.50
Year-over-Year Change
-0.64%
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 shield investors from 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 (CPI), with interest payments calculated based on the inflation-adjusted principal.
Historical Context
These bonds are used by policymakers, investors, and economists to gauge market expectations of long-term inflation and assess economic stability.
Key Facts
- Provides protection against inflation by adjusting principal with CPI changes
- Offers a guaranteed real rate of return above inflation
- Issued and backed by the U.S. Treasury Department
FAQs
Q: How do Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) work?
A: TIPS adjust their principal value based on inflation, ensuring that the investment maintains its purchasing power. Interest payments are calculated using the inflation-adjusted principal.
Q: Why would an investor choose TIPS?
A: Investors choose TIPS to protect their portfolio from inflation risk and maintain real returns in changing economic environments.
Q: How is the inflation adjustment calculated?
A: The principal is adjusted quarterly using the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with interest payments recalculated based on the new inflation-adjusted principal.
Q: What makes this 30-year TIPS unique?
A: This specific bond offers a long-term inflation hedge with a fixed coupon rate, providing stability and predictability for long-term investors.
Q: How often is the TIPS data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, coinciding with CPI adjustments and interest payment calculations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 30-Year 0-3/4% Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond, Due 2/15/2045 [DTP30F45], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025