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business3 months ago•1 min saved

Bond-Trade Bets Signal Higher Yields Ahead

Investors poured into bets on higher U.S. yields via heavy put activity in the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT), with about 1.4 million contracts traded and puts outnumbering calls. Big trades included 15,000 June 75 puts betting on an ~11% drop by mid-June and a 3,000‑lot Jan 2028 84 put and 3,000‑lot 84 call straddle, a roughly $3 million position, reflecting expectations of a large move in TLT as CPI data, higher oil and potential Fed leadership changes roil fixed income.

via CNBC|

#bond-yields #business #federal-reserve

finance2 years ago•10 min saved

"TLT ETF: Seize the Opportunity with Long-Dated U.S. Treasuries"

The author argues that long-dated U.S. Treasuries present a generational buying opportunity due to their attractive risk-reward profile. The macro outlook for 2024 suggests an average recession and strong disinflation, which should keep inflation under control. The flat yield curve and the Fed's pause in rate hikes serve as a "Fed put" under long-term Treasuries, making them a defensive and risk-off asset class. While there are risks to investing in long-dated Treasuries, the potential upside outweighs the downside, especially if rates fall. Investors can consider investing through constant-maturity ETFs like TLT or holding specific bonds to maturity.

via Seeking Alpha|

#finance #interest-rates #long-dated-treasuries