The equity allocation jumped to maximum weighting.

All indicators, which weigh the relative attractiveness of stocks and bonds, favor stocks.

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

Full strategy commentary: NDRDAS202503031

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