NDR Fixed Income Allocation Strategy April 2023 Update

The NDR Fixed Income Allocation Strategy, Positioning Update
BY BRIAN SANBORN

Entering April, the fixed income allocation strategy is overweight International Investment Grade, Emerging Market Bonds, Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, and Mortgage-Backed Securities, while Floating Rate Notes, U.S. Long-Term Treasurys, and U.S. High-Yield Bonds are underweight.

Click the link below to read more about the strategy’s positioning.

Full strategy commentary: NDRFIAS202304041

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