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Objective
Consistently generate, over time and through market cycles:
- High levels of current income
- Attractive rates of return
- Lower levels of risk versus the market
Management Style Actively manage a combination of value-oriented strategies while controlling the market risk:
- Strategic sector allocation
- Controlled duration management
- Tactical trading opportunities
Maturity/Duration Average duration 3-6 years
Benchmark Merrill Lynch Domestic Master
Quality Investment grade securities only. Average quality of A/A or better.
Primary Sectors Corporates, Treasuries, Agencies, Mortgages, Asset-backed Securities