Anybody else short US 30 Bond

Discussion in 'Financial Futures' started by richard_m, Dec 18, 2007.

  1. ashantt

    ashantt

    #2351     Dec 13, 2010
  2. ashantt

    ashantt

    When do you guys usually trade ZB, ZN, DX etc? I have been wanting to get in but the price movement has been glacial at best especially after 10.30 AM or so.

    There is decent volume in the mornings between 8 and 9.30, but is that the peak? Maybe its my broker: ToS.

    Thanks.
     
    #2352     Dec 13, 2010
  3. Thanks for the MOF link ! Another one in my database ! :)
     
    #2353     Dec 14, 2010
  4. Ladies and genetlemen,

    I think, I exit 1/2 of this position now. Uncle BEN and "dream team" will defintely send again the wrong message via their "rate decision" today. I think, I am in love again with the bond market...

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    #2354     Dec 14, 2010
  5. benwm

    benwm

    Well, its been a bloodbath hasn't it folks?
    That one day rally on Monday was a sucker wasn't it?
    But I'm not holding any shorts here.

    3.50% on US10

    We may rally hard for a couple of weeks into year end, some carry type trades look interesting now.

    I'm not sure if you guys & gals trade Eurodollars but Dec13 Libor at 3%+, well that's a stretch IMHO with Bernanke likely on hold rate wise for six months.

    The sell off I said would happen one month ago, I think the easy money has now been made, maybe back to the slow grind up for the next 12 months...
     
    #2355     Dec 16, 2010
  6. Why not 3+% in Dec13? Besides 10% of that is basis + turn.
     
    #2356     Dec 16, 2010
  7. benwm

    benwm

    It is possible, sure.

    But equally, why not 0.30% in Dec13? 100% of that is basis + turn :D
     
    #2357     Dec 16, 2010
  8. Haha, I like where you going with this... I just got so long, I can't see straight.
     
    #2358     Dec 16, 2010
  9. benwm

    benwm

    Take a look at today's JGB chart if you haven't already...
    That will make you more bullish.
     
    #2359     Dec 16, 2010
  10. benwm

    benwm

    Martinghoul
    Just curious, from a trading perspective how you do manage your entries and exits?

    Did you scale into your longs, or do you generally add when the position moves in your favour?

    And as for your exit, do you use stops?

    I've had difficulties the past couple of days stopping out numerous times on various long attempts...
     
    #2360     Dec 16, 2010