Ellerston's Gillespie Says Yields Could Hit 3.5%

Ellerston's Gillespie Says Yields Could Hit 3.5%

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The video discusses Gillespie's trading strategy, which involves identifying mismatches between market fundamentals and prices, using complex trading strategies to profit from significant market moves. Recently, his fund saw a 7% increase due to a bond market sell-off. Looking ahead, Gillespie anticipates rising bond yields driven by inflation, which could lead to further bond market losses. The impact on equities depends on the speed of bond yield increases; gradual rises may allow equities to grow, while rapid increases could harm the stock market.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the core of Gillespie's investment strategy?

Investing in cryptocurrency

Investing in real estate

Focusing on short-term stock trading

Identifying mismatches between fundamentals and market prices

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Gillespie anticipate that led to significant profits?

A drop in real estate values

A rise in bond yields

An increase in gold prices

A decrease in stock prices

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Gillespie predict will drive bond yields higher later this year?

A drop in oil prices

A significant rise in inflation

A decrease in consumer spending

An increase in unemployment rates

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Gillespie view the potential impact of rising bond yields on equities?

Equities will definitely crash

Equities will remain unaffected

The impact depends on the speed of yield increases

Equities will see massive gains

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What scenario does Gillespie believe could lead to 'carnage' in the stock market?

Stable bond yields throughout the year

A decrease in bond yields

A rapid increase in bond yields within a short period

A gradual rise in bond yields