Red Hatpwhenrkd

bonds vs holding cash

can someone explain what the benefit of holding cash over a short term ibond is? afaik banks that offer high yield savings accounts essentially just buy short term bonds, no? i’m a beginner at investing so sorry if this is a stupid question tc: 170k

Capital Group wh0m Feb 20, 2022

Cash is liquid, you have to hold the ibond for a year.

Red Hat pwhenrkd OP Feb 20, 2022

ahh okay that’s the kicker. thank you