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Bonds 108: Introduction to Government Bonds

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1.
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.
2.
How often do Treasury bonds pay interest?
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Semi-annually. They pay interest twice per year.
3.
Investors in collateralized mortgage obligations choose interest and principal slices based on their desired ________.
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Maturities. They invest according to the bonds' maturities.
4.
Series Electronic EE savings bonds are bought at one half their face value.
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False. They are bought at their full face amounts. Paper EE bonds were bought at one half their face value, but they are no longer offered.
5.
What is the range of maturities of agency bonds?
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One to fifty years. Agency bonds have a very wide range.
6.
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.
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