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--- ibonds_notes [2022/01/21 20:18] – [links I came across] admin
+++ ibonds_notes [2023/05/30 03:07] (current) – [Q & A] raju
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 today | 2021-11-23
+==== Q & A ====
+??? When are the rates on ibonds changed?
+!!! https://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/research/indepth/ibonds/res_ibonds_iratesandterms.htm#change
+??? Where can I see the history of ibonds?
+!!! https://www.treasurydirect.gov/files/savings-bonds/i-bond-rate-chart.pdf - Shows the history of interest rates for I-bonds. It has a table with the historical fixed and variable components.
+??? How is the fixed interest rate on Ibonds set?
+!!! The Treasury sets the fixed interest rate based on the yield on TIPS.
+Ref:- https://www.barrons.com/articles/i-bond-interest-rate-cbe5a38?mod=hp_LEAD_1_B_1
 ==== links I came across ====
   * https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/seriesibond.asp - comprehensive, easy to understand.
-  * https://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/research/indepth/ibonds/IBondRateChart.pdf - Shows a table with the historical fixed and variable components
   * https://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/products/prod_ibonds_glance.htm - info on I-bonds
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   * https://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/research/indepth/ebonds/res_e_bonds_eeratesandterms.htm - interest rates for EE-bonds
   * https://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/research/indepth/ebonds/res_e_bonds.htm - info on EE bonds
+  * https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/I_savings_bonds#How_interest_is_calculated