Is the Five Year Junk Bond Rally Over?

The video discusses the end of a bond rally, focusing on the Bloomberg Global High Yield Corporate Bond Index and the Bank of America Merrill Lynch index. It highlights the decline in junk bonds, particularly in 2014, and the impact of falling oil prices on the high yield market. The video also examines the historical performance of junk bonds since 2008, noting significant returns despite recent downturns. The discussion includes insights from James Camp, emphasizing the uncertainty of market recovery.

What has been the trend of the Bloomberg Global High Yield Corporate Bond Index since 2010?

• It has consistently increased.

• It has shown a mixed trend.

• It has consistently decreased.

• It has remained stable.

By how much did the Bloomberg High Yield Index drop in December 2014?

• 1.6%

• 3.6%

• 7%

• 12%

What was the record low average yield for junk bonds in June?

• 6.2%

• 5.5%

• 4.92%

• 7%

What percentage of the global high yield market is made up by energy company bonds?

• 15%

• 10%

• 5%

• 20%

Since the end of 2008, what has been the overall return on junk bonds?

• 100%

• 143%

• 120%

• 160%