From Bunds to Gilts, Strategists have been calling for steepeners on the back of an inevitable global economic rebound. In the US, the call is as strong as ever with JPM, MS and NatWest calling for some expression of the trade. Overbond’s very own Rates Strategist, Tim Self, backtested a tactical 5s10s curve strategy. Inquire…
If necessity is the mother of invention, then the pandemic may help bring the staid corporate bond market into the 21st century and give its traders the speed and efficiency that’s routine among stock dealers. Larger portfolio trades routinely have more than 500+ bonds with varying liquidity profiles. Use Overbond’s custom basket creation feature to…
As part of the Fed’s SMCCF, it will not only buy bond funds, but also individual corporate bonds, the total size of all bond-buying programs is $750 billion, roughly 4% of U.S. GDP. Clearly with this buying volume / size markets impact could be significant, use Overbond’s COBI analytics to understand the impact on bond…
On the topic of future-proofing your trading desk, @Simon Steward mentions, “I would say that data is key. Traders have access to vast amounts of data that both validate and challenge outcomes. By acknowledging and utilising data, traders can always continue to improve and evolve.” Harnessing data properly from multiple unique sources is the critical…
The mammoth bond market has long been the old-school bastion of the financial world, but the COVID-19 pandemic has cast a light on its future – and it looks electronic. As an example, around 45% of the European fixed-income market is electronically traded, versus 38% a year ago, Greenwich Associates estimates. Embrace the new generation…
Great conversation here with @JohnWilliams on how data challenges are being addressed in the fixed income markets. We’re privileged to be working with such a pioneering team at #Refinitiv and know that data science will be at the forefront of data solutions going forward. Come inquire about Overbond’s suite of ML-driven analytics for Fixed Income…
Here at Overbond, we have been thrilled to see more securities infused with socially conscious mandates. #ImpactShares has hit one out of the park using social-equity criteria in their NACP ETF and we’re keen to see more investors embracing these programs in the future. Overbond is excited to see what is coming down the pipeline for this…
Barclays reports that, in a post-covid world, [AI] trends in business models will stand to do well in the long run. As such, an investment opportunity for investors lies in sustainable bonds (like green bonds). The recent pick up in issuance of green bonds confirm that. The issuance remained above the trend in April and…
Last week, the Fed announced a third category in their SMCCF program: “Eligible Broad Market Index Bonds”. This new category allows the Fed to immediately begin buying individual corporate bonds in much larger volume than previously anticipated. Thanks to #Dan Krieter for shedding some light on this development. With this door now opened, the question…
The Fed’s SMCCF buying program has two effects on the markets and trading. Firstly, its very existence creates confidence that the central bank will buoy up the corporate debt market to counter the impact of COVID-19. Secondly, it actively creates directional investment in the market which generates real liquidity. As the program is set to…
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