Abstract
Inconsistent application of the SEC Yield formula to calculate TIPS bond mutual fund and TIPS bond ETF yields can lead to misleading yield reporting. This article recommends two adjustments to make the SEC Yield calculation more suitable for comparing TIPS bond fund performance. First, apply the break-even inflation rate to re-express each TIPS bond’s real yield as an equivalent nominal yield. Second, use the nominal yield to maturity to calculate 30 days’ interest income, but do not add the monthly inflation adjustment to the TIPS bond’s principal amount.
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