Why Are Individual Investors Flocking to U.S. Treasuries?

Author: Frank Holmes
Date Posted: October 11, 2018 Read time: 0 min

Households were the largest purchaser of U.S. government bonds in the second quarter of this year, with inflows totaling nearly $800 billion, which is more than all other categories of investors combined.

Individual investors have a huge appetite for U.S. Treasuries right now. Households were the largest purchaser of U.S. government bonds in the second quarter of this year, with inflows totaling nearly $800 billion, which is more than all other categories of investors combined. In this video, Juan Leon, senior investment analyst, explains why ultrashort government bonds are attractive investments right now in a rising interest rate environment.

For Juan’s full explanation, watch the video below!

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