: Most major brokers like Fidelity , Charles Schwab, or E*TRADE allow you to buy new issues at auction or existing notes on the "secondary market".
: You can gain exposure by purchasing shares of funds that hold Treasuries, such as the iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEF) . Why People Buy Them Buying a Treasury Marketable Security - TreasuryDirect buy us treasury notes
: You can start with as little as $100, and purchases must be made in $100 increments. : Most major brokers like Fidelity , Charles
: This is the official government portal at TreasuryDirect.gov . : This is the official government portal at TreasuryDirect
: They are backed by the "full faith and credit" of the U.S. government, making them one of the safest investments globally regarding default risk. How to Buy
You buy directly from the government at auction without a middleman.
: Treasury notes (T-notes) are government-issued debt securities that pay a fixed rate of interest every six months until maturity.