Bloomberg Market Wrap 11/08: Junk Bonds and Nasdaq

The video discusses two major ETFs, HYG and JNK, which track junk bonds. It highlights significant trading volume and inflows, largely driven by a single investor. The discussion includes investor motivations for seeking higher yields amid market conditions post-midterm elections. The Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield Bond Index's performance is also reviewed, noting its positive return in 2018.

Which two ETFs are mentioned as tracking junk bonds?

• VTI and VOO

• SPY and DIA

• QQQ and IWM

• HYG and JNK

What was the approximate amount of inflows recorded for the ETFs HYG and JNK?

• $750 million

• $2 billion

• $1.2 billion

• $500 million

What is a key reason investors are taking on more risk according to the speaker?

• To reduce market exposure

• To avoid taxes

• To diversify their portfolio

• To search for higher yields

Following which event are investors particularly looking to take on more risk?

• Midterm elections

• Presidential elections

• Interest rate hike

• Trade agreement

By how much has the Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield Bond Index increased for the year?

• 2.5%

• 1.5%

• 0.5%

• 3.5%