NDR Dynamic Allocation Strategy August 2021 Update

Dynamic Allocation Strategy, indicators, weightings update

BY BRIAN SANBORN

The Dynamic Allocation Strategy’s equity allocation remains above 80%.

Five of the six top-level indicators in the model (relative strength, participation, leading economic indicators, shipping rates, and central banks) favor equities over fixed income.

U.S. Large-Caps, U.S. Growth, and U.S. Value received the largest weightings. Click the link below to read more about the strategy’s positioning.

Full strategy commentary: NDRDAS202108031

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