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The yield curve describes the yields for Treasury bills, notes and bonds. It's called a curve because, if it were plotted on a graph, the yields would normally slope up. That's because Treasury bills, which are of short duration, don't usually pay as high a yield as the notes and even longer-term bonds. Why?
Annual Percentage Yield (APY) A percentage rate that reflects the total amount of interest paid on a deposit account (e.g., checking, savings, CD or IRA). It is based on the interest rate earned on your account and the frequency of compounding for a 365-day period. Automated Clearing House (ACH)