Choosing a Fixed Income Allocation with Portfolio Optimization

With inflation debated daily among investment professionals and media reporters, it is virtually impossible to predict interest rate movement or the economic landscape. Given that many retail investors focus on equity investments, choosing a fixed income allocation can be particularly difficult given the lack of accessible tools and models. As interest rates and inflation expectations evolve, a tactical rules-based approach to portfolio optimization can help provide investors with a flexible fixed income allocation in different scenarios.
BY SARAH GRIECO

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