Stay on top of current and historical data relating to U.S. 2-Year Bond Yield. By the definition, this two year term treasury note is intended as a way to fund U.S. debt, meaning the Treasury Department issues securities in order to cover expenses unsecured by incoming tax revenue. The yield on a Treasury bill represents the return an investor will receive by holding the bond to maturity, and should be monitored closely as an indicator of the government debt situation. Since Treasury notes are considered to be a safe investment - they offer a low rate of return. You can find further information such as historical data, charts, technical analysis and sentiment by visiting different sections on this page.