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Animal Spirits Podcast

Talk Your Book: What's Going on in the Bond Market?

Jan 29, 2024
Alex Morris, CIO of F/m Investments, discusses the 2024 rate cut possibilities, the difficulty of forecasting, and the use of spreads as a forecasting tool. They also explore the idea of an equal weighted AG index in the bond market and the difference between yield and coupon rate. The podcast emphasizes the importance of control and precision in bond investments.
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  • The bond market offers a wide range of ETFs with specific durations, credit quality, and geographies, providing investors with more control and precision in their bond investments.
  • The bond market is currently pricing in high levels of enthusiasm and aspirations, but if rate cuts do not materialize as expected, the market will need to quickly re-rate.

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Investor interest in the bond market is increasing

There has been growing interest in the bond market due to the movement in rates and the availability of more ETF options. Investors are becoming more thoughtful about their bond allocation and understanding the relationship between yield and risk. The bond market now offers a wide range of ETFs with specific durations, credit quality, and geographies, providing investors with more control and precision in their bond investments.

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