Riding the Yield Curve

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Definition of 'Riding the Yield Curve'

A trading strategy that is based upon the yield curve and used for interest rate futures. Investors hope to achieve capital gains by employing this strategy.
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Investopedia explains 'Riding the Yield Curve'

Traders riding the yield curve buy long term bonds with the hopes of making a profit as the yields fall with the declining maturity of the bonds.

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