30-year Treasury Bonds
Treasury Bonds are scheduled for their first auction on February 2006 and subsequent auctions will be held every six months. Once the mainstay of pensions and conservative investors, the 30-year bond was no longer auctioned in 2000 largely because of the high yield that was offered over an extended period.

The re-introduction of the bond offers investors a long term view of the American economy while promoting investor confidence.

Traditionally, these bonds have offered a way to diversify an investment portfolio, help finance education expenses, and given retirees a steady income.