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Over investing in treasuries IS a risky investment. Especially when bank accounts are supposed to be the least risky place to put money. Treasuries have interest rate risk that needs to be hedged.

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Where else are banks supposed to invest, besides mortgages?

Treasuries with a shorter time until maturation would be one option.

They can buy TIPS or interest rate swaps to hedge, for example.

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