Inflation-Indexed Security
A security that guarantees a return higher than the rate of inflation if it is held to maturity.
Investopedia Commentary
In other words, an inflation-indexed security guarantees a real return. These usually come in the form of a bond or note.
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See also: CPI, Deflation, Disinflation, Fed, Hyperinflation, Inflation, Inflationary Psychology, PPI, Real Rate of Return, Reflation, RPI, Stagflation, Stagnation, Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS)
inflation-indexed security