What is a characteristic of treasury bonds?

Treasury bonds are characterized by their long-term maturity and regular interest payments. Typically, these bonds have maturities that range from 10 to 30 years, making them a long-term investment option. Investors receive interest payments, known as coupon payments, every six months until the bond matures. This aspect of regular interest payments allows investors to receive a steady stream of income over the life of the bond.

Other options can be clarified to highlight their inappropriateness. Treasury bonds are considered low-risk investments because they are backed by the U.S. government, which makes them a safe choice for investors looking to preserve principal while earning interest. Consequently, they do not typically offer high yields, which are more associated with higher-risk investments. Additionally, treasury bonds are not issued by corporations, but rather exclusively by the federal government. Lastly, treasury bonds do indeed have interest payments; a characteristic of saving instruments such as zero-coupon bonds would be a lack of regular interest payments, but this does not apply to treasury bonds, which provide regular income to investors.