US Treasury overview
This overview is for education only. It is not investment advice.
One-line definition
- US Treasuries are government bonds whose prices move with interest rates.
Key traits
- Rates up, prices down; rates down, prices up
- Maturity drives risk and return profile
- Often used as a stability buffer in portfolios
Checkpoints
- Track rate direction and maturity exposure together.
- Focus on alignment with long-term strategy.