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With a booming economy and rising interest rates, Tesouro Direto reaches record sales and continues to attract small and large investors.
You blinked and sales of Treasury Direct skyrocketed to the highest monthly value in history! Nothing less than $ 8,01 billion in bonds were sold only in August 2024. This record, released by the National Treasury, surpassed the previous peak of March 2023, when the program had already seen R$6,84 billion in sales. And what is behind this explosive growth? I'll tell you all the details!
For those who follow the economy and the movements of the financial market, August was a busy month. The increase in sales of Treasury bonds can be explained by two main factors. The first was the maturity of long-term inflation-adjusted bonds, which many investors reinvested in new securities. The second, and perhaps more important, was the great interest in inflation-adjusted bonds. Selic rate (basic interest rate of the economy), which, with its emissions reaching R$ 3,34 billion, helped to contribute to sales throughout the month.
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But why is there so much interest in Selic bonds? The answer is the high level of taxes, which went from 10,5% to 10,75% per year, offering an excellent opportunity for investors who want to guarantee safer and more predictable returns. After all, in times of uncertainty, who wouldn't want an investment tied to a robust rate like this?
The best sellers
Now, let's get to the details: the titles corrected by inflation (IPCA) were the darlings of investors, representing 46,6% of total sales in August. Securities linked to the Selic rate remained with 41,7% , while fixed-rate bonds, with interest rates set at the time of purchase, added up 7,8% .
And what about the newcomers to the Treasury? Treasury Income+ , launched in 2023 and aimed at those who want to prepare for retirement, accounted for 2,4% of sales. Now the Educa+ Treasury , intended for savings for higher education, is still calm, representing 1,5% of sales. Not bad for a new product, right?
Tesouro Direto and investor confidence
In addition to the record volume, the program saw a significant increase in the number of registered investors. In August alone, 303,56 thousand new participants joined Tesouro Direto, increasing the total number of registered investors to 29,6 million . And of these, 2,66 million are active, that is, with operations in progress.
But it's not just big investors who are taking advantage of this wave. Sales of up to R$5 represented nothing less than 79,2% of the total number of operations carried out in August. In other words, the Treasury Direct It continues to be an excellent alternative for small investors who want security and good returns.
Tesouro Direto: the path for investors to the future
Since its creation in 2002, the Treasury Direct has been a fundamental tool for democratizing access to government bonds. After all, it is not every day that individuals can invest directly in the government, guaranteeing attractive returns that are tailored to their goals. And the best part: everything can be done online, without complications and with a symbolic fee for the custody of the bonds.
Whether you are looking to protect yourself from inflation, take advantage of high interest rates or ensure a comfortable retirement, the Treasury offers a range of options adapted to different investor profiles. And with the scenario of high interest rates and inflation on the radar, opportunities in the Treasury Direct must continue to attract the public's attention.
And you, have you already invested in Tesouro Direto?
With so much potential and security, this could be an excellent opportunity to diversify your investments. Leave our comments: Have you already invested in Tesouro Direto? What is your strategy for taking advantage of the current economy?
