Why Would Silicon Valley Bank Buy 10-Year Treasury Bonds Near The Top Of The Market? | Financial Samurai Podcast
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Episode Summary:
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the 16th largest bank in America was a shock to me and many.
As investors, it's worth trying to understand why SVB would buy 10-year Treasury bonds in 2021, near the top of the market. Let's discuss and also talk about other key takeaways from SVB's collapse.
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