30-Year 0.250% Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond, Due 02/15/2050
DTP30F50 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2.54
Year-over-Year Change
-4.65%
Date Range
10/6/2021 - 8/5/2025
Summary
The 30-Year 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 critical 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 their principal value when inflation rises. Economists and investors closely monitor these securities to understand market sentiment about long-term economic conditions and inflation expectations.
Methodology
The bond's value is calculated by adjusting the principal amount quarterly based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with interest paid on the inflation-adjusted principal.
Historical Context
Central banks and financial analysts use this bond's yield and pricing to gauge market expectations of future inflation and real economic growth.
Key Facts
- Provides protection against unexpected inflation
- Offers a direct measure of real interest rates
- 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. When inflation rises, the principal increases; when deflation occurs, the principal can decrease.
Q: Why would an investor choose a TIPS bond?
A: Investors choose TIPS to protect their portfolio against inflation risk and to receive a guaranteed real rate of return. They are particularly attractive during periods of economic uncertainty.
Q: How is the inflation adjustment calculated?
A: The principal is adjusted quarterly using the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), with the interest payment calculated based on the inflation-adjusted principal.
Q: What makes the 30-year TIPS unique?
A: The 30-year TIPS provides the longest-term inflation protection available in the U.S. Treasury market, offering investors a long-term hedge against potential inflationary pressures.
Q: How often is this bond's data updated?
A: The bond's data is typically updated quarterly, coinciding with the CPI adjustments and interest payments. Market pricing can change daily based on economic conditions and investor sentiment.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 30-Year 0.250% Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond, Due 02/15/2050 [DTP30F50], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025