Because the fixed rate is based on treasurys and the inflation rate is based on ...

		staticcaucasian on Nov 1, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: US Series I Savings Bonds Now Yielding 7.12% Because the fixed rate is based on treasurys and the inflation rate is based on inflation, they're essentially locked-in at zero truly real return. Which is not a bad 'floor' position for your portfolio!