2007-10-26 14:01:58 · 4 answers · asked by Greg M 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
a CD is a deposit for a fixed amount of time at a bank at a guaranteed rate for a specified time period like 90 day, 180 day etc. a bond is a certificated that you buy, usually at a rate less that face value, which earns interest for usually a longer time, like years, rather than days or months....hope this helps
2007-10-26 14:11:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A certificate of Deposit is an instrument issued by a local bank guarenteeing you a certain rate of return on the amount you agreed to deposit, payable at maturity. Usually interest penalties for early withdrawal before maturity date.
Treasury bonds are just that-- bonds issued by the treasury and purchased through local banks. The federal govt guarentees these bonds, with a variable interest rate for most issues currently.
2007-10-26 21:08:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A treasury bond is backed by the US Government. The way they are wrecking the economy, I'm not sure that's worth much, but traditionally, they are "safer" and offer a lower return.
2007-10-26 21:11:02 · answer #3 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/certificateofdeposit.asp
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/treasurybond.asp
2007-10-26 21:25:44 · answer #4 · answered by jeff410 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋