Government-backed bonds
Backed by the full faith and credit of the US government, Treasury bonds are considered the highest credit quality and most liquid fixed income investments available. They range in maturity from short term (generally 1-3 years) to intermediate term (3-10 years) to longer term (10+ years), providing investors a variety of time horizons and risk levels. While Treasuries generally offer lower yields relative to other bonds, they are considered a safe haven in times of economic uncertainty or market volatility.
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