The 30-Year U.S. Treasury Bond Now Has a Higher Yield Than Ford and Coca-Cola. Is It Now the Best Asset for Passive Income?

The 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yield has surged to 5.23%, exceeding dividend yields from Ford and Coca-Cola, driven by elevated inflation, geopolitical tensions, and concerns over the $40 trillion national debt. While Treasury bonds are traditionally considered safe assets, rising yields signal growing investor concerns about government debt sustainability. The author recommends Coca-Cola over the 30-year bond due to its strong brand, earnings growth potential, and 64-year dividend history, but would consider the bond over Ford given Ford's weaker track record.