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		shrimpx on May 22, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How This Ends > there is a risk free alternative to stocks Really? 2.5% bonds in a 7% inflation environment is an attractive bargain? This part didn’t compute: > Bonds will be wrecked […] because it's actually a really good deal to buy bonds when they yield north of 10% (if we get there).

mellavora on May 22, 2022 | [–]

bonds aren't currently yielding north of 10%. If they are currently at 2.5% (using your number, not to pick on you, but it is what I have at hand), then move to a 10% yield, the people who bought at 2.5% get a haircut.

shrimpx on May 22, 2022 | | [–]

Got it, thanks!

jdkee on May 23, 2022 | [–]

I-bonds.

See https://www.wsj.com/articles/series-i-savings-bonds-what-you...

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