NDR Fixed Income Allocation Strategy December 2024 Update

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

The fixed income allocation strategy didn’t rebalance this past month. Entering December, Emerging Market bonds, U.S. Floating Rate Notes, U.S. High Yield, and International Investment Grade are above benchmark weight. U.S. Investment Grade Corporate, U.S. Long-Term Treasurys, U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities, and U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities are below benchmark weight.

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Full strategy commentary: NDRFIAS202412041

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