Treasury bonds aren't realistically prone to default risk. But if market interest rates are higher than your bond's coupon rate, you can expect the bond to have a lower resale value than what you paid for it -- which can certainly present a problem if you need to sell.
Are Treasury Bonds Risky? Only If You Plan To Re-sell Them Before They Mature
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