InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips If there was any lingering doubt about the matter, it's been wiped away within the past few weeks - inflation is upon us, and it's here to stay. iShares TIPS Bond ETF (TIP) You'll never make a proverbial killing with them, as there's no growth to speak of. But, if your only goal is to produce reliable, guaranteed income that's also guaranteed to keep up with inflation, treasury inflation protected securities, or TIPS, are up for the job.