Question

If interest rates rise, which of the following U.S. Government debt instruments would show the greatest percentage drop in value?
a. treasury bills.
b. treasury notes.
c. treasury bonds.
d. savings bonds.

Answer 1

Answer: treasury bonds

Explanation:

The treasury bonds are typically debt securities for the government that have a long maturity period e.g ten years ane above.

If interest rates rise, the U.S. Government debt instruments that would show the greatest percentage drop in value is the treasury bonds because of its longer maturity period.