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Hedge funds' record Treasury exposure raises market risk questions
Original: Hedge funds hold a record share of the $30 trillion Treasury market. What could go wrong?
Hedge funds now hold a record share of the $30 trillion US Treasury market, prompting warnings about what could happen if their positions unwind. Analysts point to the heavily leveraged basis trade, where funds bet on the gap between Treasury prices and futures, as a vulnerability. A sharp shock could force rapid selling and strain market liquidity, echoing past episodes of Treasury market stress.
Why now: Hedge fund Treasury holdings have hit a record share, raising concerns about leverage and potential market instability.
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