NDR Fixed Income Allocation Strategy March 2025 Update

The NDR Fixed Income Allocation Strategy, Positioning Update

BY BRIAN SANBORN

Entering March, there was some rotation among sectors. Emerging Market bonds, U.S. Investment Grade Corporate, U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities, and U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities are above benchmark weight. U.S. High Yield dropped to benchmark weight. International Investment Grade, U.S.
Long-Term Treasurys, and U.S. Floating Rate Notes are below benchmark weight.

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

Full strategy commentary: NDRFIAS202503051

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