government security

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government security

A financial advisor explains a government security to a client.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A debt instrument issued by a government agency: A "government security" is a type of financial instrument, such as a bond or note, that represents a loan made by an investor to a government entity. It is a promise by the government to repay the borrowed funds with interest.
    • A low-risk investment backed by the government: These securities are considered very safe investments because they are backed by the full faith and credit of the issuing government or its agencies, making the risk of default very low.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Investors often buy government securities as a safe part of their portfolio.
    • The treasury department announced the sale of new government securities to fund infrastructure projects.
Advanced Usage
  • "to hold government securities": to own or have these financial instruments in an investment portfolio.
    • Pension funds are required to hold a certain percentage of their assets in government securities.
  • "government security yields": refers to the interest rate or return provided by these securities.
    • Falling government security yields indicate high demand for safe assets.
Variants and Related Words
  • Treasury security (n): A specific type of government security issued directly by the national treasury department (e.g., U.S. Treasury bills, notes, and bonds).
    • Treasury securities are considered among the safest government securities.
  • Agency security (n): A government security issued by a specific government-sponsored agency (e.g., within the Farm Credit System).
    • This fund specializes in mortgage-backed agency securities.
Synonyms
  • Sovereign bond: A bond issued by a national government.
  • Government bond: A debt security issued by a government to support spending.
Related Phrases
  • Government security market: The financial marketplace where these securities are issued and traded.
    • Activity in the government security market influences overall interest rates.
government security

A financial advisor explains a government security to a client.

Noun
  1. a security issued by United States government agencies or the Farm Credit System

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