Category: Treasury Basics
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What Are Basis Points?
A basis point is one hundredth of a percentage point. Learn the conversions, why finance uses basis points instead of percent, and how to read rate changes and spreads.
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Treasury Bill vs. Treasury Note vs. Treasury Bond
Treasury bills, notes and bonds differ by maturity and how they pay interest. Compare terms, price sensitivity, taxes and how to buy each.
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What Is a Treasury Yield?
A Treasury yield is the annual return on a U.S. Treasury security at its current price. Learn how yields differ from coupons and why prices and yields move in opposite…