'Bond King' Jeff Gundlach is 'frustrated' by government bailouts of companies that piled on debt to fund share buybacks

REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Billionaire "bond king" Jeff Gundlach slammed government relief for public companies on Monday night. "I doubt I am the only person frustrated by National-Debt-financed bailouts of companies that leveraged up large to buy back stock to levitate share prices to enrich shareholders and company executives," he tweeted. The DoubleLine Capital boss was likely referring to the "big four" US airlines, poised to receive billions in public support after taking on debt and splurging on share repurchases. "The word 'bailout' needs to be labeled 'hate speech' directed toward every citizen who played by the rules," Gundlach tweeted last week. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Jeff Gundlach, the so-called "bond king" and billionaire boss of DoubleLine Capital, took aim at the recent spate of government bailouts on Monday night. "I doubt I am the only person frustrated by National-Debt-financed bailouts of companies that leveraged up large to buy back stock to levitate share prices to enrich shareholders and company executives," he tweeted. Gundlach was likely referring to the "big four" US airlines — Delta, American, United, and Southwest — that are set to receive billions in government aid. The carriers took on debt and spent tens of billions The post 'Bond King' Jeff Gundlach is 'frustrated' by government bailouts of companies that piled on debt to fund share buybacks appeared first on Asset Management - How To Asset Manage. Seoul, Korea
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