NDR Fixed Income Allocation Strategy July 2024 Update

The NDR Fixed Income Allocation Strategy, Positioning Update

BY BRIAN SANBORN

Entering July, the fixed income allocation strategy’s positioning is mixed. U.S. High Yield, U.S. Investment Grade Corporate, U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities, and U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities are above benchmark weight. Emerging Market bonds, International Investment Grade, and U.S. Floating Rate Notes are below benchmark weight.

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Full strategy commentary: NDRFIAS202407021

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