Hedge Funds a Growing Force in US Treasury Market
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Hedge funds a growing force in US Treasury market
Hedge funds have become an increasingly important force in the US Treasury market as traditional long-term investors reduce their exposure to government bonds, prompting regulators to examine whether the shift could amplify volatility, according to a report by he Wall Street Journal.
Hedge funds have filled a gap in the U.S. Treasury bond market, while pension funds and other long-term investors are withdrawing in search of higher returns. Hedge funds held approximately $2,000 billion in Treasureys at the beginning of the year, more than double their positions five years ago, according to the Treasury Department's Office of Financial Research, which reports that hedge funds now control 7% of the market, a record. New York Fe…
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Hedge funds have doubled their Treasury holdings over the past five years and now control a record 7% of the market as traditional buy-and-hold investors such as pension funds reduce their exposure. Their growing role provides liquidity and supports Treasury auctions, but the Federal Reserve is exam... Article link
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