High Yield: 4.039%

    • Last month: 4.16%

    • Six-auction average: 4.512%

WI level at the time of the auction: 4.019%

Tail: +2.0 basis points

    • Last month: -0.1bps

    • Six-auction average: -1.3bps

Bid-to-Cover: 2.51X

    • Last month: 2.54x

    • Six-auction average: 2.68x

Dealer Participation: 18.6%

    • Last month: 9.7%

    • Six-auction average: 8.7%

Direct Bidders: 16.3%

    • Last month: 19.3%

    • Six-auction average: 17.1%

Indirect Bidders: 65.09%

    • Last month: 71.0%

    • Six-auction average: 74.2%

    AUCTION GRADE: D-

    All the components were less than the 6 month averages. I only give it a D- because I heard that failing grades are not given out anymore. So am feeling generous, but it was not supported by buyers.

    The good news is the 20 year is not a maturity that is in demand. Hence, the amounts auctioned are much lower than the $38 or so billion for 10 and 30 year issues.

    The reaction across the yield curve is somewhat modest as well.