[JumpCrisscross]

The Treasury lets you buy Treasuries directly [1]. No broker, no markup, no account fees.

[1] https://www.treasurydirect.gov

[loeg]

Although you'll have to interact with TreasuryDirect, one of the worst, 90's era security decision websites. Their idea of secure password entry is (mandatory) clicking buttons on an on-screen keyboard.

[mCOLlSVIxp6c]

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I agree TreasuryDirect is not the best website. No trading on the secondary market either. But it has some nice benefits. It has zero fees lower minimums than other institutions. You can also purchase savings bonds and transfer in existing paper bonds.

Savings bonds are just as secure as US treasury bonds. It's not popular to worry about inflation these days but if you are worried, take a look at Series I savings bonds.

[loeg]

Yeah, I'm familiar with I bonds and EE bonds — that's why I'm familiar with the TreasuryDirect website.

[undersuit]

Thank you for the Bookmarklet, I wonder if I can build it into my KeePass entry process.

[jterenzio]

Definitely a good alternative if your broker charges fees. As mentioned Fidelity does not but I suspect that's not the norm...

[meichenf]

Schwab also does not charge fees for new treasury bond issues. I assume this is a loss leader for them and they make back their money in the secondary market.