Metals, Yields, and Trades Ideas
Metals
Metals are moving. Perhaps this can be explained by metals becoming less attractive as Treasury Yields are increasing. Metals, after all, are non-interest bearing.
This can be seen below in the correlation matrix. The correlation of the 2-year, 10-year, and 30-year Treasury yields is compared in the matrix versus gold and silver. Notice the negative correlation.
Instead of buying gold or silver, consider selling a put. Even a short, slightly ITM put, is a better play than purchasing outright GLD or SLV itself. For example, with GLD at 162.25, a short 164 put has upside potential, and $280 extrinsic value. It would be like buying GLD, 2.80 lower than the current level. Plus $175 intrinsic value upside in addition to the $280 extrinsic. Something to consider if you want to take a bullish stance.
Comparison of the price of gold (GLD) vs. silver (SLV)
Gold (GLD) is down -10%; Silver (SLV) is down -18%
Yields have increased since the beginning of the year. Check out the Treasury curve below. The 30-year has seen the largest basis change.
Spreads between yields are also on the rise. Consider the “TUT” spread, which is the 10-year minus the 2-year yield plotted.
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