I want to invest in federal inflation indexed bonds - what's the easiest way?

Question

Is there a mutual fund? Thanks

Answer 1

There is.  It is an index fund called TIP.   You might also consider buying H bonds, which are also indexed and tax deferred.  TIP is not tax deferred.  You can buy H bonds at your bank or through treasury direct.  You do need to be aware that currently the interest rate is rather low.

Answer 2

Vanguard has a TIP fund

www.vanguard.com

Answer 3

the easiest way is to do it through the Treasury Department's own website http://www.treasurydirect.com

no sense in paying a mutual fund manger for sitting on his a$s.