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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

    Strategy With Yields Higher Than Money Market Instruments

    Investors with longer time horizons seek higher return options than money market solutions while maintaining a similar risk level. We designed a strategy that aims to outperform money markets through price appreciation and higher yields while emphasizing capital preservation.

    Benefits

    Historically Higher Yield Than Prime Money Market Funds

    Liquid and Low-Risk, Seeks Capital Preservation

    Competitive Total Return, Seeks Price Appreciation

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    How it Works

    Evaluate Broad Market of Short-Term Bonds

    Analyze opportunities across the yield curve and credit spectrum.

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    Incorporate Proprietary Economic Research

    Set duration, yield curve and sector targets.

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    Select Securities with Superior Risk-Adjusted Returns

    Apply in-house credit expertise to evaluate company fundamentals and peer comparisons.

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    Build Portfolio to Preserve Capital and Potentially Outperform

    Balance risk, liquidity, yield and return.

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    Who it's for

    Investors Seeking to Improve Cash Yield

    Strategy’s higher yield and risk profile fits well for cash not needed immediately.

    Investors Seeking to Reduce Interest Rate Risk

    Diversified ultra short-term bond holdings offset higher risk of long-term bonds.

    Investors Seeking to Enhance Returns While Preserving Capital

    Investment process takes risks to the extent they are consistent with capital preservation.

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      Team Expertise

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

      Bilal K. Memon

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      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.