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SIE practice questionmediumTreasury securities

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Treasury bills?

  1. APay semiannual interest✓ Correct answer
  2. BIssued at a discount
  3. CMature in one year or less
  4. DBacked by the U.S. government
Explanation

Why APay semiannual interest

T-bills pay no interest and are issued at a discount, maturing in a year or less. They are backed by the U.S. government; only semiannual interest is incorrect.

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