NDR Dynamic Allocation Strategy March 2021 Update

Dynamic Allocation Strategy allocation, indicators, positioning, update
BY BRIAN SANBORN

The Dynamic Allocation Strategy maintained its large allocation to equities. Four of the six top-level indicators in the model (relative strength, leading economic indicators, shipping rates, and central banks) continue to favor equities relative to fixed income. The PMI breadth indicator deteriorated and now favors fixed income. Within the equities decision, Emerging Markets and U.S. Small-Caps received the largest weightings. Cash received its largest allocation since late 2018. Click the link below to read more about the strategy’s positioning.

Full strategy commentary: NDRDAS202103021

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