As U.S. Debt Tops $40 Trillion, This Trade Bets On Further Weakness In The Bond Market

The biggest headline of last week came from the bond market, with U.S. debt hitting a record $40 trillion. The milestone sent shivers through that market and pushed yields even higher. Investors looking to bet on further increases in long-term yields can consider a bear put spread on the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) to express that view.