US Long-Term TIPS Real Yield (Over 10 Years)
US Long-Term TIPS Real Yield (Over 10 Years) stood at 3.17% on Oct 15, 2026, according to FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis). It is one of the indicators in the TIPS real yields and Treasury bills table (Value · Daily), with a complete series running from Jan 3, 2000 to Oct 15, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the TIPS real yields and Treasury bills table
| Indicator | 15-10-2026 | 14-10-2026 | 13-10-2026 | 09-10-2026 | 08-10-2026 | 07-10-2026 | 06-10-2026 | 05-10-2026 | 02-10-2026 | 01-10-2026 | |
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| Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) Real Yield | |||||||||||
| Long-term average real yield (over 10 years) | 3.17 | 3.23 | 3.27 | 3.32 | 3.3 | 3.35 | 3.34 | 3.37 | 3.34 | 3.31 | |
| 5-year real yield | 2.58 | 2.64 | 2.67 | 2.68 | 2.62 | 2.66 | 2.66 | 2.7 | 2.69 | 2.65 |
Understanding US Long-Term TIPS Real Yield (Over 10 Years)
The weighted average real yield of the entire group of inflation-protected bonds with a remaining time to maturity of ten years or more. This aggregate indicator groups together long-term tenors to provide a comprehensive overview of real capital costs in the long-term debt market. Unlike single-maturity indicators such as ten-year or thirty-year tenors, this aggregate figure minimizes the irregular volatility of individual bond issues in the market.
The index is compiled and published periodically on business days. When utilizing this data series, analysts must pay attention to the reclassification of constituent bond portfolios as new issuances occur or when older bonds fall below ten years of remaining maturity. Comparing current figures with the previous period helps determine the overarching trend of long-term financing costs without being distorted by localized shifts along the yield curve.
Frequently asked questions
- How does this metric differ from a single 10-year yield?
- This index is a weighted average of multiple long-term maturities exceeding 10 years, reflecting general yield conditions rather than a single fixed point.
- What are the effects of changing the constituent bond portfolio?
- Such adjustments can slightly shift the average yield without stemming from underlying market trading activity.
- What is the significance of this index for pension funds?
- Pension funds use this index to gauge purchasing power preservation for long-term future liabilities.