@8StringerBell8 That is a good one, thank you for sharing. We've discussed with @Credit_Junk@CavaggioniMario and @KillinGswitCH98 the potential maturity walls coming in 2023 for HY issuers. Re-fi's will be expensive. Some may not be able to re-fi at all. Look at Rakuten today. Issued a 10.95%
Do you know the meaning of a 'zombie' company?
As shown by the chart below, the amount of zombie companies in the Russell is at its highest level in history. Much higher than what we saw during the internet bubble.
Here's why it matters 👇
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If you are new on credit market you should know that it's not a regulated market and trade happens OTC via market makers or broker.
So on the left the price screen vs on the right the true price.
Liquidity disappears when you need it and bid-offer widen.
@Credit_Junk@HeardFloor@ChrisBancroft88 Eurex got the same futures now as CBOE USD ones on credits in EUR. HY one launched last week. LXYA Index in IG for ex.