Higher interest rates for longer are creating volatility, yet also an opening for investors to earn attractive yields on the front end of the curve. Erika Toth discusses the latest quarterly Portfolio Strategy Report (QSR) and Fixed Income Strategy Report (FISR), which examine the latest market dynamics, and portfolio positioning across asset classes.

Erika Toth is a Director of ETF Distribution at BMO ETFs.

Q4 Portfolio Positioning

Q4 Fixed Income Strategy

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