Is a bank collapse coming due to bank exposure to collateralized loan obligations as defaults increase? Topics covered include What are collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), how are they structured, and what has been their historical default rates. How much exposure do banks have to CLOs and will it impact your bank savings and investments. What are bank capital ratios and how are they calculated. How banks are more conservatively run due to the adoption of the Basel III … [Read more...]
206: Be Bear Aware of Bank Loans
Why the leveraged loan market (i.e. bank loans) is becoming more risky. What are collateralized loan obligations and how do they influence bank loans. Why I will sell my bank loans fund when the economy turns. Photo by Paul Wellner Bou In this episode you’ll learn: What are the characteristics of bank loans. How bank loan prices adjust based on expectations regarding default. Why bank loans are getting more risky. What have bank loans returns historically. Show … [Read more...]
