As the U.S. election approaches, the dollar and U.S. bond yields continue to rise. Investors are weighing the global macroeconomic outlook under a new administration and monitoring the risks associated with the U.S. fiscal deficit. For Wall Street, the quadrennial U.S. political showdown is also a test for the financial markets.
U.S. Treasury yields edged up last week, with the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield hold...

Over all accounts and portfolios, I am up approximately 500% in fifteen months. I am steadily de-risking and use leverage in the form of options only (vs margin.) Adding shares that are down on most days and building hedges. I’m learning about how to construct a portfolio for the long-term, as I’ve reached my goal. Though still play a bit as I enjoy speculation and due diligence. I’ve even bought TLT (ok, TMF, calls.) Buying bond ETFs and other adjustments, such as VIX calls, are...