NDR Fixed Income Allocation Strategy April 2024 Update

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

Entering April, the fixed income allocation strategy continued to favor risk-on leadership but did not rebalance. The model remained overweight Emerging Market bonds, U.S. High Yield, U.S. Investment Grade Corporate, and U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities. U.S. Long-Term Treasurys is marketweight. The model remained underweight U.S. Floating Rate Notes, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, and International Investment Grade.

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Full strategy commentary: NDRFIAS202404041

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