NDR Fixed Income Allocation Strategy November 2023 Update

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

Entering November, the fixed income allocation strategy continued to favor mixed leadership. The model is overweight U.S. Floating Rate Notes, International Investment Grade, and U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities. The model is underweight U.S. Investment Grade Corporate, U.S. Long-Term Treasurys, and U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities.

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Full strategy commentary: NDRFIAS202311031

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