The fixed income allocation strategy made several changes this past month. Entering November, Emerging Market bonds, U.S. Floating Rate Notes, U.S. High Yield, and International Investment Grade are above benchmark weight. U.S. Investment Grade Corporate, U.S. Long-Term Treasurys, and U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities, and U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities are below benchmark weight.

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Full strategy commentary: NDRFIAS202411051

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