A little known avenue for purchasing Securites is right in front of most investors eyes. All you need to do is create an account at TreasuryDirect.gov and you’re ready to get started. As they say on their website, TreasuryDirect.gov is the only “financial services website that lets you buy and redeem securities directly from the U.S. Department of the Treasury in paperless electronic form. You enjoy the flexibility of managing your savings porfolio online as your needs and financial circumstances change - all the time knowing your money is backed by the full faith of the U.S. government.”

This option might be a great option for an individual investor looking to buy or sell savings bonds or treasury notes. As the possibility of a recession looms on the financial horizon, bonds might be an attractive option to safely diversify an investment portfolio.

I recommend anyone to check out their website and look around, even if you’re not interested in buying bonds or notes right now, you can learn a lot about the different options available.