TIPS are easily traded on secondary markets. In addition, there are multiple TIPS-backed ETFs [0] that trade in extremely high volume. I guarantee you could exc

TIPS are easily traded on secondary markets. In addition, there are multiple TIPS-backed ETFs [0] that trade in extremely high volume. I guarantee you could exchange TIP shares for USD in seconds, not minutes. [0] http://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/092215/top-5-tips-etfs.asp http://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/092215/top-5-...