Government Security
A government debt obligation (local or national) backed by the credit and taxing power of a country with very little risk of default. Investopedia Says:
This includes short-term Treasury bills, medium-term Treasury notes, and long-term Treasury bonds. Related Terms:
Default
Flight To Quality
Repurchase Agreement - Repo
Risk-Free Asset
Risk-Free Rate Of Return
Sovereign Bond
Treasury Automated Auction Processing System - TAAPS
Treasury Bill - T-Bill
Treasury Bond - T-Bond |