Basis trade loses its bite as banks move in

Returns on popular hedge fund strategy dwindle to as little as three basis points, while dealers make use of softened capital rules to replicate the trade The Treasury basis trade, as cynics like to say, is akin to picking up pennies in front of a steamroller. Except the pennies are getting harder and harder to find.Returns in the popular hedge fund strategy have dwindled to a few basis points, as large dealers muscle in on the trade. Many firms are now questioning its viability.“The basis trade is basically a very boring trade right now,” says a Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@risk.net or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.risk.net/subscribe You are currently unable to print this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more. You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more. Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.You may share this content using our article tools. As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (clause 2.4), an Authorised User may only make one copy of the materials for their own personal use. You must also comply with the restrictions in clause 2.5.If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@risk.net Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists. New to Risk.net? View our subscription options If you already have an account, please sign in here. You already have an account with one of the websites below that uses this email address. Risk.net, FX Markets.com, WatersTechnology.com, Central Banking.com, PostOnline.co.uk, InsuranceAge.co.uk, RiskTechForum.com and Chartis-Research.com. Please use your existing password to sign in. Most read articles loading... Back to Top