NDR Dynamic Allocation Strategy October 2023 Update

Dynamic Allocation Strategy, indicators, weightings update

BY BRIAN SANBORN

The Dynamic Allocation Strategy equity weighting remains above benchmark.

Five of the six top-level indicators favor equities over fixed income.

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

Full strategy commentary: NDRDAS202310041

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