How to trade US treasury bonds?

What are US Treasury Bonds?

US Treasury Bonds are government debt securities issued by the Department of the Treasury on behalf of the federal government. They are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States and are widely regarded as one of the investment vehicles with the lowest credit risk.

What are the advantages of investing in US Treasury Bonds?

Safety
US Treasury Bonds are guaranteed by the creditworthiness and debt repayment ability of the US government, making them one of the safest investment options available globally.
Fixed Income
Typically, US Treasury Bonds provide a fixed interest payment twice a year, offering investors a stable and consistent cash flow.
Capital Appreciation
Besides receiving regular interest payments, investors also have the opportunity to benefit from the price difference when trading bonds on the secondary market.
Diversification
Including US Treasury Bonds in a portfolio alongside other investment assets, like stocks, can help balance risk and return.

For your reference, we have compared US Treasury Bonds, Singapore Government Bonds (SGS bonds), and the Moomoo Cash Plus in a table.

How do I trade US Treasuries on moomoo?

Currently, you can trade over 20 types of US Treasury bonds on moomoo. Ensure you have opened an SG Universal account before trading.

Step 1: Locate the US Treasury bond you want to trade

Tap on Wealth > Bonds > US Treasuries to view all available US Treasury bonds.

Step 2: Purchase US Treasury Bonds

Select the US Treasury bond you want to trade > tap "Buy" > enter the desired purchase price and nominal value > tap "Buy" again, and wait for the order to be successfully matched.

Step 3: Sell bonds you currently hold

Find the bond in your account > tap on "Sell" > enter your desired selling price and the nominal value > tap on "Sell" again, and wait for the order to be successfully matched.

US Treasury Bonds Trading Hours and Fees

Trading Hours: 9AM-5:30PM SGT.
Investment Requirements: The initial investment must be US$1,000 in face value, with subsequent increments of US$1,000.
Trading Fees:

Commission: 0.2%
Platform Fee: 0.04% (minimum of US$2, maximum of US$15) based on the transaction nominal value.
Custody Fee: Annualized at 0.08%; Actual Custody Fee = ∑ (Daily End-of-Day Market Value * 0.08% / 365).

Starting today until June 30, 2024, trading US Treasury bonds on moomoo will be commission-free.

Don't miss out on this chance and start trading U.S. Treasury bonds commission-free with moomoo!

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