Bill Gross Likens Bonds to ‘Investment Garbage’ Amid Low Yields

The video features Barry Ritholtz discussing the bond market, Bill Gross's legacy, and the future of bonds. Ritholtz highlights the historical success of bonds since 1982 and debates whether the bond bull market is ending. He also examines the Federal Reserve's role in interest rate normalization and its impact on the market.

Who is the co-founder of PIMCO mentioned in the discussion?

• Paul Volcker

• Bill Gross

• Janet Yellen

• Barry Ritholtz

What significant event in 1982 is linked to the start of the bond bull market?

• The launch of the Euro

• The end of the Cold War

• The dot-com bubble burst

• Volcker breaking the back of inflation

What is Barry Ritholtz's perspective on the bond bull market's future?

• He has no opinion on the matter.

• He is certain it will end this year.

• He thinks it might continue for a while.

• He believes it is definitely over.

What does Barry Ritholtz suggest about the Federal Reserve's actions?

• The Fed is not a significant player in the bond market.

• The Fed will maintain a steady rate without changes.

• The Fed's decisions are unpredictable and influenced by economic issues.

• The Fed is likely to increase rates significantly.

What was the general expectation about the Fed's actions in 2018?

• That the Fed would cut rates to zero.

• That the Fed would normalize rates to around 2.5%.

• That the Fed would increase rates to 5%.

• That the Fed would stop influencing the bond market.