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SI343: CTAs: The Unexpected Heroes of Market Crises ft. Yoav Git

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Apr 12, 2025
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Yoav Git
In this discussion with Yoav Git, an expert in trend-following and fixed income markets, we dive into the shifting landscape of bond market volatility and its implications for investors. Yoav reveals how unexpected changes in correlations between stocks and bonds can affect trend-following strategies. He also shares insights on risk management and how Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) adapt to market crises. The conversation highlights the importance of diversification and the challenges posed by market dynamics, making it a must-listen for investors.
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INSIGHT

Bond Market Shift

  • Soaring long-term yields and the US 10-year note’s biggest three-day jump since 2001 challenge traditional safe havens.
  • This shift impacts investor strategies reliant on stock-bond correlations, especially during crises.
INSIGHT

Bond Market Influence

  • The bond market and dollar retreated, defying safe-haven expectations, with nuanced behavior across countries.
  • US bond market weakness may have influenced the pause in tariffs more than equity market volatility.
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Rethinking Safe Havens

  • Divergence in fixed-income trend-following signals necessitates rethinking risk-free assets.
  • Trend following's adaptability might make it a safer asset than traditional choices like bonds.
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