FROM: Lisa Sorani, Manager of HR Employee Services LS -
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FROM: Lisa Sorani, Manager of HR Employee Services LS -
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INVESTMENT OPTION 4-C<br />
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• Option 4 – C: Barbell llApproach<br />
• This option simply includes an allocation to either option A or B paired with a high-quality<br />
short-term mandate<br />
• By having both features, the overall credit quality <strong>of</strong> the bond portfolio does not change as<br />
materially – less effect on overall bond portfolio<br />
• The goal is to increase the return during the period <strong>of</strong> low interest rates through the “risk”<br />
portion <strong>of</strong> the barbell yet maintain credit quality through the “safe” side <strong>of</strong> the barbell<br />
• Since both portions <strong>of</strong> the barbell are short-term in nature the portfolio is less exposed to<br />
interest rate increases<br />
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