NDR Fixed Income Allocation Strategy June 2024 Update

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

Entering June, the fixed income allocation strategy’s sector positioning is for an inflationary environment. 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, U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities, and U.S. Long-Term Treasurys are below benchmark weight.

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

Full strategy commentary: NDRFIAS202406041

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