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Bonds 108: Introduction to Government Bonds

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1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
How often do Treasury bonds pay interest?
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Semi-annually. They pay interest twice per year.
4.
What is the range of maturities of agency bonds?
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One to fifty years. Agency bonds have a very wide range.
5.
Why does the US government sell bonds?
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To fund its programs and meet its expenses. The US government often finds it useful to seek funds from the public.
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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