High-Yield Bonds Become Casualty of 2018

The video discusses the worst market month since 2011, driven by slowed global growth, falling oil prices, and significant asset outflows. It highlights the performance of high yield markets, noting the success of Triple C bonds in 2018 and varied expectations for 2019. The video also covers the leveraged loan market, which faced price declines and record outflows, ending the year negatively.

What were the main factors contributing to the worst month in financial markets since 2011?

• Increased investment in high yield bonds

• Stable energy prices

• Dropping oil prices and global growth slowdown

• Rising global growth expectations

Which sector within the high yield space was a top performer in 2018?

• Double B

• Triple C

• Energy sector

• Investment grade

What are the expectations for high yield returns in 2019 according to major banks?

• Negative returns across the board

• Returns exceeding 10%

• No change in returns

• Positive returns ranging from 0.5% to 7%

What trend was observed in the leveraged loan market towards the end of the year?

• Increasing prices and inflows

• Stable prices with no significant changes

• Declining prices and record outflows

• Rising interest rates

How did the leveraged loan price index perform recently?

• It reached an all-time high

• It remained stable

• It took a significant hit

• It showed slight improvement