Who holds most U.S. bonds?

No single entity owns the most U.S. debt; it's a mix of domestic and foreign entities, with the U.S. government itself (via agencies like Social Security) holding the largest chunk (around 20-25%), while Japan is the largest foreign holder, followed by China and the UK. These holdings are diverse, including large amounts owned by U.S. investors, mutual funds, banks, and foreign nations.

Who is the largest holder of US bonds?

The largest holder of U.S. bonds isn't a single country but the U.S. government itself (intragovernmental holdings), while Japan is consistently the largest foreign nation, holding over $1.1 trillion in U.S. Treasuries as of mid-2025, followed by the United Kingdom and China. Domestic investors and institutions hold the bulk of the debt, with U.S. individuals, mutual funds, pension funds, and the Federal Reserve owning significant portions.
 

Who owns over 70% of the US debt?

Who owns the most U.S. debt? Around 70-80 percent of U.S. debt is held by domestic financial actors and institutions in the United States. U.S. Treasuries represent a convenient, liquid, low-risk store of value.

What percentage of the U.S. Treasuries are owned by China?

China owns approximately $859.4 billion in U.S. debt, about 2.6% of the total U.S. debt. Japan surpasses China as the top foreign holder of U.S. debt, with $1.1 trillion. The U.S. government itself holds the largest portion of U.S. debt, primarily through trust funds.

Does Warren Buffett own U.S. Treasury bonds?

"It's Not Just Japan and China, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Also Owns a Major Chunk of U.S. Treasuries; Here's How Much and What It Plans To Do With Them." Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Who does the US Owe its $35 Trillion debt? (National Debt Explained)

Why does Dave Ramsey not invest in bonds?

For starters, I don't buy bonds. Bonds are frequently pitched in the financial world as being much safer than the stock market, but actual data shows they're not that much safer. The bond market, in general, is almost as volatile as the stock market because of the way bond values respond to shifting interest rates.

Who owns 88% of the S&P 500?

The researchers state that BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard are the largest shareholders in 88 percent of S&P 500 firms.

What would happen if China sold all of its U.S. bonds?

If China embarked on a mass sale of its US treasuries, the value of the debt would plunge and yields would soar. This would drive up US government borrowing costs and hammer the public finances in a highly destabilising move.

Is Japan dumping U.S. bonds?

Yes, Japan has been selling significant amounts of U.S. Treasuries, driven by factors like a weaker yen needing support, shifts in investment strategy by Japanese institutions, and changing yield dynamics, with some reports highlighting record sales and official warnings from Japanese officials about using bond holdings as leverage in trade disputes, though the overall trend involves complex adjustments rather than a complete exit. 

Which country owes the U.S. the most money?

As of April 2025, the list of foreign countries holding U.S. debt is dominated by just three: Japan, the United Kingdom and China. China was formerly the No. 2 holder of U.S. debt, but as the country has been decreasing its holdings over the past few years, the U.K. has taken over that position.

How many Americans are 100% debt free?

Around 23% of Americans are debt free, according to the most recent data available from the Federal Reserve.

Who owns the 35 trillion in US debt?

Who Owns All that Debt? On October 21, 2025, the nation's gross debt eclipsed $38 trillion. Of that amount, approximately 80 percent, was debt held by the public — representing cash borrowed from domestic and foreign investors.

Who was the last president to balance the US budget?

The last president to oversee a balanced federal budget was Bill Clinton, whose administration achieved budget surpluses for four consecutive years, from fiscal years 1998 to 2001, marking the first sustained period of budget balance in decades. This rare feat was due to a combination of economic growth, spending cuts, and tax increases, and it ended with the start of the new millennium, after which deficits returned. 

Who does the U.S. owe 36 trillion to?

The U.S. owes its $36 trillion national debt to a mix of domestic investors (like banks, mutual funds, and individuals), U.S. government accounts (like Social Security), the Federal Reserve, and foreign investors, with Japan, the UK, and China being the largest foreign holders, primarily through purchasing U.S. Treasury bonds. The largest portion is held domestically, but foreign entities hold trillions, making countries like Japan and China significant lenders.
 

How many Americans have $20,000 in credit card debt?

A majority of Americans (53%) carry some, with an average balance of $7,719. However, a third of those carrying debt (32%) owe $10,000 or more, while almost 1 in 10 (9%) have credit card debt over $20,000.

Who borrowed from Social Security?

The U.S. Federal Government borrows from Social Security's trust funds (OASI & DI) by investing surplus payroll taxes into special Treasury securities, using the money for general spending like wars or tax cuts, and promising to repay it later with interest; this is a standard practice, not stealing, but it shifts future obligations, with presidents from Johnson to Bush (and beyond) participating in this "intragovernmental borrowing," which is essentially an IOU from the government to itself, backed by the "full faith and credit" of the U.S. 

Which is richer, the USA or Japan?

No, the United States is significantly richer than Japan when comparing overall economic output (total GDP) and wealth per person (GDP per capita), with the U.S. holding the world's largest economy and much higher average income levels, despite Japan being a major global economic power with a large GDP and substantial savings, notes this Get Golden Visa article and Worldometer data on GDP, as shown in data from early 2026 and recent years. 

Why can't the US get out of debt?

The U.S. doesn't pay off its national debt because it consistently spends more than it collects in revenue, creating annual deficits that add to the debt, while also using debt to fund investments and maintain the global financial system, making large cuts or tax hikes politically challenging and unpopular. Instead of paying it down, the government often borrows more to service existing debt, relying on the U.S. dollar's reserve currency status and a stable economy to attract investors, but faces growing risks from escalating interest payments and potential loss of confidence. 

Which country has the highest debt in the world?

The United States has the largest national debt in absolute dollar terms, with figures nearing $38 trillion in late 2025, followed by China and Japan. However, when debt is measured as a percentage of economic output (debt-to-GDP), Japan has the highest ratio (over 230%), indicating a greater burden relative to its size, with other high-ratio countries including Greece and Italy.
 

Does the US owe China a lot of money?

America owes China about $1 trillion dollars. Until we balance the US budget and pay down our debt, China's ownership of 7 percent of the national debt will continue to give it a vested interest in America's prosperity, not leverage to do us harm.

What is the safest place for money if the US defaults on debt?

If the US defaults. there is no safe place to put your US Dollars. The alternatives are commodities (gold,silver,collectibles) or possibly foreign currencies (euro,pound,etc). But really, if the US defaults the best assets you'll have would be canned goods and ammunition.

Could China survive without the US?

Yes, China could survive without the U.S. because it has diversified its trading partners significantly, particularly within Asia, the EU, and the Global South, and possesses a massive internal market, but losing the U.S. market would still cause significant economic disruption, slow growth, and impact its technological development in key areas like semiconductors, forcing reliance on domestic innovation or alternative partners like Europe. 

What if I invested $1000 in S&P 500 10 years ago?

If you invested $1,000 in the S&P 500 ten years ago (around late 2015/early 2016), your investment would have grown substantially, likely ranging from around $3,200 to over $4,000 today (late 2025/early 2026), depending on the specific fund (VOO, SPY) and dividend reinvestment, representing a gain of roughly 220% to over 300% due to strong market performance and compounding. 

Does the stock market do better under Republicans or Democrats?

Since World War II, according to many economic metrics including job creation, GDP growth, stock market returns, personal income growth, and corporate profits, the United States economy has performed significantly better on average under the administrations of Democratic presidents than Republican presidents.

Is BlackRock related to Rothschild?

The largest shareholder of BlackRock is Vanguard, and the major shareholders of Vanguard are private equity funds and non-profit funds. The major shareholders of these two funds are the Rothschild family, the DuPont family, the Rockefeller family, the Bush family, and the Morgan family.