Learn the key differences between Treasury bonds, notes, and bills, including maturity lengths, interest payments, and how they fit into your investment strategy.

A treasury bill is a government-issued security that matures in 52 weeks or less. It is priced at a discount, and when it matures, the government pays you the full face value. Essentially, you are ...

VGIT offers a lower expense ratio and slightly higher yield than IEI. IEI has delivered slightly better 1-year and 5-year returns with a shallower drawdown. Both ETFs focus on U.S. Treasuries but ...