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A government bond is a debt security issued by a sovereign state to finance its budget; German Bunds have historically been regarded as especially safe.
Government bonds are issued by sovereign states to finance their budgets. German federal bonds (Bunds) are considered one of the safest investments worldwide.
Maturities range from a few months (treasury bills) to 30 years. Yields vary depending on the state's creditworthiness and the term. US Treasuries and German Bunds serve as the reference for the "risk-free rate".
In balanced portfolios, government bonds have historically played an important role as a stability anchor during crises. During stock market crashes, their prices often rise ("flight to quality").
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