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    Our Philosophy

    We believe investors should be compensated for the risks they take — in all market environments and any investment strategy.

    Overview

    Complement to Core Bond Allocations Focused on Intermediate Duration and Credit

    Designed to provide exposure to the intermediate portion of the bond market, generally bonds with 1- 10 years remaining to maturity. The strategy is built on a foundation of robust fundamental credit research and risk management.

    Benefits

    Consistent Total Returns

    Income Generation

    Downside Protection

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    How it Works

    The Investment Universe Is Defined

    The strategy invests in credit securities with an average maturity of 1 – 10 years.

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    How it Works

    High Conviction Economic and Interest Rate Expectations Drive Portfolio Construction

    Portfolio managers examine the macroeconomic environment, interest rate expectations, the shape of the yield curve and credit market conditions to guide strategy duration, credit, sector and yield-curve positioning.

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    How it Works

    Fundamental Credit Research and Relative Value Assessment Drive Security Selection

    Fundamental credit research is designed to find bonds within the 1 – 10 year maturity range, with lower chances of negative credit events and a superior risk/return profile relative to industry peers.

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    How It Works

    Buy and Sell Decisions Are Driven by Changing Credit Quality of Securities

    The strategy purchases bonds with improving or strong credit quality and attractive peer-relative pricing and sells those with deteriorating credit quality and risk-adjusted returns to minimize downside risk.

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    Who it's for

    Investors Looking to Reduce Portfolio Risk

    The strategies intermediate duration and sector risks is designed to minimize effects of volatile markets.

    Investors Seeking Broader Diversification of Fixed Income Allocations

    Diversification across the fixed income investment spectrum designed to produce consistent total returns over full market cycles.

    Investors Seeking Income

    Generating consistent portfolio level income is a top priority in portfolio design and security selection.

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      Team Expertise

      We measure success as achieving investor outcomes and delivering an exceptional client experience.

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      Contact Us

      Interested in learning more about our investment strategies? 

        

      Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market. It is a method used to help manage investment risk.

      All securities investing and trading activities risk the loss of capital. Each portfolio is subject to substantial risks including market risks, strategy risks, advisor risk, and risks with respect to its investment in other structures. There can be no assurance that any portfolio investment objectives will be achieved, or that any investment will achieve profits or avoid incurring substantial losses. No investment strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. Risk controls and models do not promise any level of performance or guarantee against loss of principal. Any discussion of risk management is intended to describe NTAM’s efforts to monitor and manage risk but does not simply lower risk. This information is general in nature and should not be construed as tax advice. Please consult a tax advisor or professional as to how this information may affect your particular circumstance.

      Not FDIC insured | May lose value | No bank guarantee 

      Northern Trust Asset Management is composed of Northern Trust Investments, Inc., Northern Trust Global Investments Limited, Northern Trust Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited, Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K., NT Global Advisors, Inc., 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC, Northern Trust Asset Management Australia Pty Ltd, and investment personnel of The Northern Trust Company of Hong Kong Limited and The Northern Trust Company.