I realize that this is

    Posted by pkrsek on 12th of Feb 2021 at 02:23 pm

    I realize that this is not an exciting trade, but I have been slowly accumulating TBT, which rises as long term Treasury yields rise. I see it as an investment and a good hedge for my equity portfolio. Here is a multiyear chart. 

    TBT short term instrument, not

    Posted by ridgetopab on 12th of Feb 2021 at 02:32 pm

    TBT short term instrument, not designed to be a buy and hold (like most inverse ETF/ETN)

    It will erode value over time even if you are right on yield direction

    Compare YTD return (or any longer period) versus bond yield change

    I am quite aware, but

    Posted by pkrsek on 12th of Feb 2021 at 04:37 pm

    I am quite aware, but it is doing quite fine so far. I'll keep an eye on it. I may invest, and not trade, but I don't ignore. 

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