How TIPS ETFs Protect Against Sticky Inflation in 2026

With the Fed holding rates at 3.63% and inflation proving stubborn, Lucas and Luna explain why Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ETFs are getting fresh attention. They break down how TIPS work—principal adjusts with CPI, coupons reset accordingly—and compare the iShares TIPS ETF (ticker T-I-P) to the broader bond market. The hosts walk through TIP's recent 0.4% five-day gain versus AGG's 0.6% and discuss why investors might choose TIPS over nominal Treasuries or I-bonds. They also tackle the classic objection: 'TIPS underperform when inflation falls.' Luna points out that falling inflation is not the current risk, and Lucas notes that the Fed's next move is likely a cut, which would further boost TIPS. A practical episode for anyone wondering whether inflation-linked bonds still make sense in a rate-pause environment. #TIPS #InflationProtectedSecurities #TIPSETF #TIP #BondETFs #Inflation #StickyInflation #FederalReserve #InterestRates #Treasuries #IBonds #RealYield #PortfolioDiversification #FixedIncome #iShares #Finance #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo