What Is Treasury Bond?
Definition and plain-English explanation of "Treasury Bond"
A Treasury bond is a long-term debt security issued by the US federal government, considered one of the safest investments in the world because it is backed by the full faith and credit of the US Treasury. Treasuries pay fixed interest every six months and are widely used as a 'risk-free' benchmark and a safe haven during market turmoil.
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