NDR Dynamic Allocation Strategy December 2024 Update

Dynamic Allocation Strategy, indicators, weightings update

BY BRIAN SANBORN

The equity allocation continues to be above benchmark weighting.

Two-thirds of the indicators, which weigh the relative attractiveness of stocks and bonds, favor stocks.

U.S. Large Caps, U.S. Growth, and U.S. Small Caps received the highest allocations. Click the link below to read more about the strategy’s positioning.

Full strategy commentary: NDRDAS202412031

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