Title: Japanese Government Bond (JGB) Definition
Headings: Japanese Government Bond (JGB)
Japanese Government Bond (JGB)
What Is a Japanese Government Bonds (JGB)?
Understanding Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs)
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Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) vs. U.S. Treasuries

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James Chen, CMT, is the former director of investing and trading content at Investopedia. He is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Learn about our editorial policies
James Chen
Updated Feb 11, 2020
What Is a Japanese Government Bonds (JGB)? Japanese Government Bond (JGB) is a bond issued by the government of Japan. The government pays interest on the bond until the maturity date. At the maturity date, the full price of the bond is returned to the bondholder. Japanese government bonds play a key role in the financial securities market in Japan. Japanese government bonds (JGBs) are bonds issued by the Japanese government and has become a key part of the country's central bank efforts to boost inflation. There are three key types of JGBs—general bonds, Fiscal Investment and Loan Program bonds, and subsidy bonds. JGBs are similar to U.S. Treasuries in that they are backed by the federal government and low-risk.