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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 />

Pension Consulting Alliance, Inc. ││ EBMUD Fixed Income Discussion │ 53

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