Leveraged Loans Shelved at Fastest Pace in Four Months

The video discusses the current state of the leveraged loan sector in the U.S., highlighting a significant drop in loan prices to their lowest since 2016. It notes the shelving of several loan deals and the lack of borrower-friendly changes in recent weeks. The video also mentions the high short interest in BKLN, a major leveraged loan ETF, and the sector's dramatic expansion, now surpassing the U.S. high-yield bond market. The discussion concludes with a look at the potential economic headwinds as we approach 2019.

What has been the trend in leveraged loan prices in the United States recently?

• They have remained stable.

• They have increased significantly.

• They have shown slight fluctuations.

• They have fallen to their lowest since November 2016.

How many leveraged loan deals were pulled in the recent month?

• 2 deals

• 3 deals

• 4 deals

• 5 deals

What significant change has not occurred in the leveraged loan sector recently?

• Borrower-friendly changes to terms

• Increase in loan prices

• Introduction of new loan products

• Decrease in short interest

What has reached a near record high in the leveraged loan market?

• Number of new deals

• Short interest on BKLN

• Borrower-friendly terms

• Loan prices

What is the size of the leveraged loan market compared to the US high-yield bond market?

• It is not comparable.

• It is smaller.

• It is about the same size.

• It is larger.