TIP holds TIPS, which are inflation linked bonds that pay a set rate plus CPI.
JPST and BIL are different forms of short-term bonds/treasury bills. JPST is a short term fund managed by JPMorgan to minimize risk, but can carry management fees, which is why I mentioned BIL, which is just a fund of very short term treasury bills (up to 3 months, IIRC). Unfortunately, it's run by Blackrock.
TLT, TIP, JPST/BIL?
TLT is a fund that holds 10Y US Bonds.
TIP holds TIPS, which are inflation linked bonds that pay a set rate plus CPI.
JPST and BIL are different forms of short-term bonds/treasury bills. JPST is a short term fund managed by JPMorgan to minimize risk, but can carry management fees, which is why I mentioned BIL, which is just a fund of very short term treasury bills (up to 3 months, IIRC). Unfortunately, it's run by Blackrock.