NDR Fixed Income Allocation Strategy September 2021 Update

The NDR Fixed Income Allocation Strategy, Positioning Update

BY BRIAN SANBORN

The NDR Fixed Income Allocation Strategy entered the month with elevated allocations to U.S. Treasurys and U.S. Investment Grade. U.S. Long-Term Treasurys’ is significantly above benchmark. None of the sector’s indicators are bearish. The U.S. Investment Grade Corporate bond sector’s allocation continues to be overweight, as there was indicator improvement.

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Full strategy commentary: NDRFIAS202109071

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