Whats the best way to buy Treasury securities?
The simplest and most economical way for individuals to purchase Treasuries is to buy them directly at auction, through the Treasury Direct program. Individual investors can buy securities for as little as $1,000, with additional increments of $1,000. This is attractive for a number of reasons. First of all, all commission costs are eliminated. Also, individual investors are able to consolidate all of their Treasury securities in one account. And finally, individual investors receive the same yields as institutional investors.
