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== 10-Year Treasury Bond Yields == | == 10-Year Treasury Bond Yields == | ||
A Treasury bond, or "T-bond," is a debt | A Treasury bond, or "T-bond," is a debt issued by the U.S. government to raise money. These types of securities are fully guaranteed by the U.S. government. The federal government uses the term "Treasury bonds" to refer specifically to its long-term basic security. Treasury bonds are issued in 30-year and 20-year terms and pay interest every six months. The related terms "note" and "bill" are reserved to describe shorter-term bonds. Treasury bills have maturity dates of four weeks to one year. Treasury note maturity dates range from two years to 10 years. U.S. Treasury securities of all lengths provide an almost guaranteed source of income and hold their value in just about every economic environment. This makes them incredibly attractive during periods of economic uncertainty for large and small investors. | ||
it's a good idea to have at least a small percentage of your investment portfolio in bonds , Treasury securities issued U.S. government are the safest of high-quality bonds and make a great investment choice ,because there's so little risk involved with Treasury securities, their interest payment rates are typically low compared to those of corporate bonds or municipal bonds. | it's a good idea to have at least a small percentage of your investment portfolio in bonds , Treasury securities issued U.S. government are the safest of high-quality bonds and make a great investment choice ,because there's so little risk involved with Treasury securities, their interest payment rates are typically low compared to those of corporate bonds or municipal bonds. |