> However what percentage of the population buys treasury bonds? (Serious questions) Basically, if you invest in any ETF or 401k with "government bonds" (inclu

> However what percentage of the population buys treasury bonds? (Serious questions) Basically, if you invest in any ETF or 401k with "government bonds" (including Acorns), you are holding treasury bonds. The top holder by far is U.S. citizens and American entities, such as state and local governments, pension funds, mutual funds, and the Federal Reserve. Together they own the vast majority -- 67.5% -- of the debt. Foreign nations only hold 32.5% of the total. Source: http://money.cnn.com/2016/05/10/news/economy/us-debt-ownership/ http://money.cnn.com/2016/05/10/news/economy/us-debt-ownersh...