30-Year 1.0% Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond, Due 2/15/2046
DTP30F46 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2.52
Year-over-Year Change
-0.71%
Date Range
10/8/2021 - 8/7/2025
Summary
The 30-Year 1.0% Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond represents a long-term government security designed to protect investors against inflation by adjusting principal based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. This financial instrument provides crucial insights into market expectations of future inflation and real interest rates.
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 that provide a hedge against inflation by automatically increasing the principal value when inflation rises. Economists and investors closely monitor these securities to understand market sentiment about long-term economic expectations and real interest rate trends.
Methodology
The bond's value is calculated by adjusting the principal amount quarterly based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with interest payments calculated on the inflation-adjusted principal.
Historical Context
These bonds are used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to gauge market expectations of future inflation and assess the real cost of borrowing over extended periods.
Key Facts
- Provides protection against unexpected inflation
- Offers a fixed real interest rate over 30 years
- Principal value adjusts based on Consumer Price Index changes
FAQs
Q: What makes TIPS different from traditional bonds?
A: TIPS adjust their principal value with inflation, ensuring the investment maintains its purchasing power. Traditional bonds do not provide this inflation protection.
Q: How do investors benefit from TIPS?
A: Investors receive protection against inflation and a guaranteed real rate of return. The principal increases with inflation, and interest payments are calculated on the adjusted principal.
Q: How is the inflation adjustment calculated?
A: The principal is adjusted quarterly using the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with increases adding to the bond's principal value and decreases potentially reducing it.
Q: Who typically invests in TIPS?
A: Long-term investors like pension funds, retirement accounts, and individuals seeking to preserve capital against inflation typically invest in TIPS.
Q: How often is this bond's data updated?
A: The bond's data is typically updated quarterly when the CPI is adjusted, with market prices reflecting real-time economic conditions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 30-Year 1.0% Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond, Due 2/15/2046 [DTP30F46], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025