NDR Fixed Income Allocation Strategy February 2025 Update

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

Entering February, Emerging Market bonds, U.S. Floating Rate Notes, U.S. High Yield, U.S. Investment Grade Corporate, and U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities are above benchmark weight. International Investment Grade dropped to benchmark weight, while U.S. Long-Term Treasurys and U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities remained below benchmark weight.

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Full strategy commentary: NDRFIAS202502051

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