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Originally Posted by Crowbob
People flocking to treasuries tells me people are losing faith in equities even if they have competitive yields.
What really scares me is the response people have when told treasuries are the safest thing there is with a sarcastic, ‘Yeah sure, for now.’
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Equities do not presently have the same competitive yields when accounting for risk.
There was a time where a portfolio actually (gasp) had treasuries. Interest rates are finally coming back online so it makes sense to adjust and tilt ones portfolio according to ones needs and horizon. That's one's business and not anyone-else's.
Mr. Marky is simply having a tantrum because now it actually needs to put out effort to make monies for its shareholders. Above and beyond what one can get from treasuries. Pricing is adjusting for the risk in doing so. It's not like interest rates are at a crushing level. Further Mr. Marky is all about excuses. Right now it is inflation. Pfft. Get to work you lackies! Earns me sum ka-ching from that whore-ton MBA dammit!
Treasuries are the safest thing out there when considering the options. Short term treasuries that is. Ride the change bus baby! This girl is to get you through the summer only, not a 4-evah girl. Once it plateaus, re-evaluate based upon your needz.