In any case, trading volumes in TIP and MBB were significantly above average last week.
From a performance standpoint, all three bond ETFs have done well in 2011, with TLT rising 15.3%, TIP returning 5.5%, and MBB up 2.5% year to date.
iShares Barclays TIPS Bond
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