IB Bonds: Government Bonds available?

[Nasdaq5048]

Hi Def or Steve:

I cant find any informaton on government bonds on the site. Is government bonds available? Espesically foreign governemnt bonds.

Also, are we able to participate at treasury auction?

Thank you!

 

[kowboy]

If you want, they are available directly.

http://www.treasurydirect.gov/tdhome.htm

 

[Nasdaq5048]

Quote from kowboy:

If you want, they are available directly.

http://www.treasurydirect.gov/tdhome.htm

I never understand this. How can it be direct? How do i pay? and how do i get the bonds and interest payment? I need a broker to do all these things for me.

 

[kowboy]

If you follow the registration instrucitons on the site, it will be easy.

The funds are transferred out and back in by ACH transfer from your bank account. No paper work required. No bank forms to fill out.