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Steve
04-19-08, 08:37 PM
Is now a good time to short ten year treasuries?

With the current yield at 3.71% it could decline more but not too much, right? If one believes interest rates are going to increase because of inflation over the next three to five years by a lot, why not short ten year treasuries?

This thesis may not be consistent with what has been presented here; and, if there is a discussion on this topic I would be grateful if I can be pointed in the direction.

I would like to hear the arguments for and against shorting ten year treasuries and how I can make the trade. Futures, ETF, etc.

Thank you,
Steve

Spartacus
04-19-08, 11:49 PM
for how long?

This guy thinks treasuries will rally hugely when the boomers really start retiring - pretty soon now

http://www.thegreatbustahead.com/

I hope he knows Social Security has been buying treasuries by the boatload for 20 years.

Is now a good time to short ten year treasuries?

With the current yield at 3.71% it could decline more but not too much, right? If one believes interest rates are going to increase because of inflation over the next three to five years by a lot, why not short ten year treasuries?

This thesis may not be consistent with what has been presented here; and, if there is a discussion on this topic I would be grateful if I can be pointed in the direction.

I would like to hear the arguments for and against shorting ten year treasuries and how I can make the trade. Futures, ETF, etc.

Thank you,
Steve

Steve
04-20-08, 06:33 AM
I see a thread has already been started prior.

Steve