### Question
What is the definition of hedge bond?


### Answer
The definition of **hedge bond** is as follows in *26 U.S.C. § 149*:

> any bond issued as part of an issue unless—


(i) the issuer reasonably expects that 85 percent of the spendable proceeds of the issue will be used to carry out the governmental purposes of the issue within the 3-year period beginning on the date the bonds are issued, and


(ii) not more than 50 percent of the proceeds of the issue are invested in nonpurpose investments (as defined in section 148(f)(6)(A)) having a substantially guaranteed yield for 4 years or more

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 149*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-Income Taxes > CHAPTER 1-NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES > Subchapter B-Computation of Taxable Income > PART IV-TAX EXEMPTION REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE AND LOCAL BONDS > Subpart B-Requirements Applicable to All State and Local Bonds**

