With Yields at 4.5%, Should You Go Long on US Bonds or Stocks?

Amid the impact of a weekend AAA rating downgrade, the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield briefly exceeded 5%. However, driven by retail buying, Treasury prices eventually closed higher yesterday. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield is currently around 4.5%, and it's generally regarded as the risk-free rate. Would you choose to go long on U.S. Treasuries or U.S. equities?

Meituan fluctuated 5% after the results! How to use options to amplify short-term opportunities?

After the release of Meituan's financial report, it opened down 4.95% this morning, and then turned from falling to rising, closing in red and even turning to rising.On the news, Meituan announced its results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The profit for the period was 10.057 billion yuan (RMB, the same below), a year-on-year increase of 87.33%. Adjusted net profit was 10.95 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 46.2%. During the period, the group's revenue was 86.557 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 18.12%.CICC pointed out that Meituan's 1Q25 revenue increased by 18% year-on-year to 86.6 billion yuan, exceeding the bank's expectations by 1.4%; The adjusted net profit was 10.95 billion yuan, exceeding the bank's expectations by 21%, mainly due to the higher-than-expe
Meituan fluctuated 5% after the results! How to use options to amplify short-term opportunities?

Buy the Dip in TLT: A Compelling Case for Long-Term Treasury Exposure

The $iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF(TLT)$  has retreated 4.7% since May 1, 2025, trading at $84.55 as of May 24. This places TLT just 1.5% above its 52-week low of $83.30 , signaling a potential entry point for investors seeking exposure to long-dated U.S. Treasuries. Key metrics: Dividend Yield: 3.76% (attractive vs. historical averages) Support Level: $84.39 (May 23 low) 52-Week Range : $83.30 โ€“ $101.64 Catalysts for the Dip Recent volatility stems from: Fiscal Concerns: Political gridlock over U.S. budget legislation and rising deficit worries (Moodyโ€™s downgrade of U.S. credit outlook). Rate Cut Delays: Fed officials signaling rates may stay elevated until at least September 2025. Technical Pressure: 10-year Treasury yields breached 4.5
Buy the Dip in TLT: A Compelling Case for Long-Term Treasury Exposure
avatartakleee
05-24
Just buy bond yield too little effect
avatartgsss
05-24
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4.5%. what do you think? I think it should be good since the big idea is to reduce the interest rate.
avatarSpiders
05-24

ETFs That Ghosted My Expectations But Still Send Me Dividends

Let me introduce you to two long-term friends in my investment portfolio: TLT and TLH. So, Iโ€™ve been holding TLT and TLH in my Tiger Brokers portfolio for a while now. These two have been... letโ€™s say, underperforming lately. Both are in the red, and yeah, itโ€™s probably because of things like high interest rate expectations and tariffs making markets jittery. Basically, itโ€™s not been a fun ride. iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLH) iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) TLT Is My Biggest Holdingโ€ฆ Oops? TLT is actually my largest position, so youโ€™d think Iโ€™d be panicking a little. But weirdly, Iโ€™m not. Iโ€™m oddly calm. I havenโ€™t sold a single share over the past year. I havenโ€™t even rage-quit my Tiger Brokers app (yet). I keep telling myself, "Be patient. Just chill. These things tak
ETFs That Ghosted My Expectations But Still Send Me Dividends
buy in tmf
avatarPigpen
05-22
Wait for bond yields of 5 percent and more
$iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF(TLT)$   Consider wisely.. its lowest in a long while.
avatarkoolgal
05-21
๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸThe downgrade by Moody's may tend to push up US government bond yields higher  as investors demand a higher risk premium for holding US bonds as they are now viewed as more risky. They may also make bonds more attractive than stocks, possibly resulting in a fall in stock prices. @Tiger_comments @Tiger_SG @TigerStars @CaptainTiger @TigerClub
avatarkoolgal
05-21
๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸThe recent downgrade by Moody's is sending some fear signals through the markets.  This may result in more volatility ahead.  So we need to trade with caution. @Tiger_comments @Tiger_SG @TigerStars @CaptainTiger @TigerClub
avatarandy66
05-21
I have to say that making money in the US stock market is as easy as having a meal.
avatarKekemon
05-20
Waiting for correction. Magical 2,000 drop from S and P. And you know clearly how it can be done.๐Ÿ˜‚
avatarShyon
05-20
With the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield sitting around 4.5%, I understand why many investors are eyeing bonds more seriously. That's a relatively attractive risk-free return, especially compared to what we've seen over the past decade. For anyone focused on preserving capital or looking for dependable income, going long on U.S. Treasuries seems like a safe, rational choice. It's a way to weather volatility while still earning something meaningful in a high-rate environment. Personally, though, I still prefer stocks for the long run. Equities may be more volatile, but they offer much greater potential for capital appreciation. I invest with a growth mindset, and stocks give me that upside. Sectors like semiconductors and EVs โ€” where I've taken positions in names like SOXL

8 Charts Reading: Greed or Fear? Bullish Run or Correction?

1.The Future Path of the Market: Bullish Run or Correction?Will the market continue its bullish run, or is a correction on the horizon? This is the million-dollar question for investors. Technically, the overbought conditions of the S&P 500 and InvescoQQQ suggest the possibility of a short-term pullback. However, the massive buying by retail and institutional investors, combined with the extreme levels of the Fear and Greed Index, indicates a strong upward momentum.Below are some charts observation.The current market landscape is a complex tapestry of signals and emotions. Both the $S&P 500(.SPX)$ and the $Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$ have reached their most overbought levels s
8 Charts Reading: Greed or Fear? Bullish Run or Correction?