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What is the 10 year US government bond yield?

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James Olson

Updated on February 07, 2026

Treasury Yields

NameCouponYield
GT2:GOV 2 Year0.130.18%
GT5:GOV 5 Year0.630.69%
GT10:GOV 10 Year1.631.22%
GT30:GOV 30 Year2.381.89%

How do you calculate 10 year government bond yield?

Overview of Bond Yield The simplest way to calculate a bond yield is to divide its coupon payment by the face value of the bond. This is called the coupon rate. If a bond has a face value of $1,000 and made interest or coupon payments of $100 per year, then its coupon rate is 10% ($100 / $1,000 = 10%).

How do you buy a 10 year US savings bond?

The U.S. Treasury sells 10-year T-notes and notes of shorter maturities, as well as T-bills and bonds, directly through the TreasuryDirect website via competitive or noncompetitive bidding, with a minimum purchase of $100 and in $100 increments. They can also be purchased indirectly through a bank or broker.

What are 10 year bonds paying?

So, if you purchase one 10-year T-note with a 3% yield, that means you would pay the federal government $1,000 upfront. You would then get a payment of $15 every six months until the bond matures at the end of 10 years, at which point you would get back your $1,000.

What is a 10 year yield?

The 10-year yield is used as a proxy for mortgage rates. It’s also seen as a sign of investor sentiment about the economy. A rising yield indicates falling demand for Treasury bonds, which means investors prefer higher-risk, higher-reward investments.

What is a 10-year yield?

What did the 10-year bond close at today?

^TNX – Treasury Yield 10 Years

Previous Close1.3420
Open1.3200
Volume0

Why are 10-year government bonds risk free?

The most important number right now for professional investors is the 10-year bond rate. It is an important anchor point for investors as a “risk-free rate of return” that is used in valuation models to calculate the value of assets including shares, property, infrastructure and fixed interest investments.