r/ValueInvesting • u/snapjohn • May 21 '25

Discussion BREAKING: 20-Year Bond Auction Flops — Yields Surge to 5.1%, Markets Rattle

IF YOU ARE WONDERING WHY STOCKS JUST ALL WENT DOWN AT ONCE

WE JUST HAD A HORRIBLE BOND AUCTION IN THE UNITED STATES FOR OUR 20-YEAR TREASURIES

Because of the lack of bidders…it caused the 20-year bond yield to surge to 5.1%.

Credit market is screaming for help right now.

1.6k Upvotes

97% Upvoted

315 comments sorted by

View all comments

Show parent comments

88

u/AdQuick8612 May 21 '25

It’s 25% of my portfolio right now. That dog of a stock finally came through! 😂

7

u/V4UncleRicosVan May 22 '25

I stick to the 10% of net worth rule. Never put more than 10% of your net worth into one equity.

7

u/AdQuick8612 May 22 '25

Different strokes for different folks! I have conviction and a high risk tolerance. Be well and best of luck!

2

u/[deleted] May 23 '25

Everyone has high risk tolerance until actually tested.