Entering September, the fixed income allocation strategy’s positioning was mixed. Emerging Market bonds, U.S. High Yield, U.S. Investment Grade Corporate, U.S. Long-Term Treasurys, and U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities are above benchmark weight. International Investment Grade, U.S. Floating Rate Notes, and U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities are below benchmark weight.

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

Full strategy commentary: NDRFIAS202409041

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