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I really don't understand TIPS

Inflation staying flat or rising A 5 yr TIPS will do better than a 5 yr Note. Your coupon rate is fixed on the TIPS but your principal goes up if the CPI/inflation rises. It will never be less than your original principal.
I don’t understand either.
I really don't understand TIPS

Inflation staying flat or rising A 5 yr TIPS will do better than a 5 yr Note. Your coupon rate is fixed on the TIPS but your principal goes up if the CPI/inflation rises. It will never be less than your original principal.
I don’t understand either. Coupon rate will be applicable to the rise in principal also.