Viewed as risk-free and one of the safest forms of investment, US treasury bonds are popular among investors, as they offer long-term returns, and the US government stands behind them.
Treasury bonds (T-bonds) are government debt securities issued by the US Federal government with maturities of 20 or 30 years. These bonds earn periodic interest until maturity when the owner receives a par amount equal to the principal.
T-bonds are a subset of US sovereign debt, which is commonly referred to as Treasuries. Treasuries, including T-bonds, are typically considered virtually risk-free due to the US government’s ability to levy taxes on its citizens.
This year is one of the worst for US Treasury bonds
2024 wasn’t so good regarding the performance of 30-year US treasury bonds. They posted a weak performance—the third-worst year in terms of annual return since 2019. With more than half a year to go, it seems…
