NDR Dynamic Allocation Strategy February 2024 Update

Dynamic Allocation Strategy, indicators, weightings update
BY BRIAN SANBORN

The Dynamic Allocation Strategy equity weighting remains above benchmark.

Two-thirds of the top-level indicators favor equities over fixed income.

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

Full strategy commentary: NDRDAS202402051

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