The Dynamic Allocation Strategy’s equity allocation returned to near benchmark weighting.

Three of the six top-level indicators in the model favor equities over fixed income and cash.

U.S. Small-Caps, U.S. Large-Caps, U.S. Value, and U.S. Investment Grade bonds received the highest allocations. Click the link below to read more about the strategy’s positioning.

Full strategy commentary: NDRDAS202208021

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