The Fed balance sheet shows nearly $4.5 trillion in assets - from government bonds to mortgage-backed securities - the Fed bought as a way to stimulate the economy after the 2008 financial crisis.
Now, the Fed is unwinding its balance sheet by selling these assets, and that could create volatility in the stock market.
That's great news for traders; here's how to profit...
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