I had read a few months ago on HD regarding the use of iBonds Target date ETF's, which include TIPS. The IBIG which is a 2030 ETF has a current yield of about 5.53%. Would this be a suitable alternative to buying specific TIPS maturing in 2030, or mutual funds? Are there significant downsides to using a target date ETF for the conservative bond holdings portion of a retirement account?
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I had read a few months ago on HD regarding the use of iBonds Target date ETF's, which include TIPS. The IBIG which is a 2030 ETF has a current yield of about 5.53%. Would this be a suitable alternative to buying specific TIPS maturing in 2030, or mutual funds? Are there significant downsides to using a target date ETF for the conservative bond holdings portion of a retirement account?
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