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Bonds 108: Introduction to Government Bonds

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1.
What is used for collateral for collateralized mortgage obligations?
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Pools of mortgages. These pools back CMOs in the event of default.
2.
Which of the following agencies does not issue mortgage-backed securities?
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The US Post Office. The others were created for mortgage purposes.
3.
On _______bonds, the owner can defer taxes on interest until the bond is redeemed.
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Series EE. The owner can pay taxes annually or defer taxes on interest until the bond is redeemed.
4.
How often do Treasury bonds pay interest?
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Semi-annually. They pay interest twice per year.
5.
How do Treasury notes differ from Treasury bonds?
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Their maturities. Their maturities last from one to ten years, while those of Treasury bonds last longer than ten years.
6.
Many investors consider government bonds the safest of all bonds because _______.
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They are backed by the credit of the US government. The US government is considered to have the best ability to repay bonds and bond interest.