Why to purchase treasury bills as opposed to investing


Currently the interest yield on short term Treasury Bills is near zero. Longer term rates for mortgages are under 4%. Why would someone want to buy Treasury Bills as opposed to investing in mortgage backed securities? Explain in terms of risk factors (maturity, liquidity, default, etc.).

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