short duratio fix income

I interned for an asset managment company this past summer and sat next to some short d. fixed income tarders and the work looked very intersting. Can someone tell me some more about this sector? Thanks

 

I did not spell check. I meant duration and trader. I know I am going to wear that one.

 

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