What is a zero-coupon inflation swap?

A zero-coupon inflation swap exchanges a fixed rate payment for the realized inflation over the swap's life, settled at maturity. The fixed rate represents the market's expected average inflation.

How does an inflation swap differ from TIPS?

TIPS is a bond with inflation-adjusted principal, carrying credit and duration risk. An inflation swap is an unfunded derivative giving pure inflation exposure without bond credit risk.

Inflation Swap Calculator

Price zero-coupon and year-on-year inflation swaps. Calculate the implied breakeven inflation rate, real vs. nominal yield comparison, and analyze TIPS vs. nominal bond relative value through the inflation swap market.

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Enter the values for the scenario you are assessing. Price zero-coupon and year-on-year inflation swaps. Calculate the implied breakeven inflation rate, real vs. nominal yield comparison, and analyze TIPS vs. nominal bond relative value through the inflation swap market. Use the inflation swap result to inform your calculation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a zero-coupon inflation swap?

How does an inflation swap differ from TIPS?