45%
AAA Govt / Agency
Highest quality exposure supporting liquidity and principal stability.
Fixed Income Strategy
Short Duration.
A conservative income strategy designed for liquidity, capital preservation, and limited interest-rate sensitivity.
All Strategies Strategy Architecture
A calmer alternative to idle cash.
Short Duration focuses on the front end of the yield curve, seeking attractive income while reducing volatility relative to the broader bond market.
4.2%
5-Year CAGR
1.80
Sharpe Ratio
$1M
Minimum
2005
Inception
Investment Discipline
The mandate, in plain terms.
Capital preservation is the cornerstone of the Short Duration strategy. The approach focuses on the front end of the yield curve, generally one to three years.
A safety-first credit selection process prioritizes issuers with strong balance sheets and robust cash flows, making the strategy suitable for reserves and working capital.
Credit Quality
Quality, liquidity, and short maturity.
30%
AA High Grade Corp
Short maturity corporate exposure with strong balance-sheet coverage.
20%
A Investment Grade
Selected issuers reviewed for cash-flow resilience and spread compensation.
5%
BBB Strategic
Measured exposure where credit research supports the added spread.
Performance Record
Performance History
Compared with the US Treasury 1-3Y benchmark.
| Period | Strategy | Benchmark | Alpha |
|---|---|---|---|
| YTD 2025 | +2.1% | +1.8% | +0.3% |
| 1 Year | +4.8% | +4.1% | +0.7% |
| 3 Years Ann. | +3.9% | +2.8% | +1.1% |
| 5 Years Ann. | +4.2% | +3.1% | +1.1% |
| Since Inception | +3.8% | +2.9% | +0.9% |
Operating Standard
A reserve mandate that still deserves governance.
The strategy is intentionally conservative. Credit selection, liquidity, and maturity profile are reviewed for the role the capital must play, not only the yield it may earn.
- Liquidity stress testing for reserve and working-capital mandates
- Issuer limits tied to credit quality and maturity profile
- Yield curve positioning reviewed within strict duration ranges
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES: While this strategy seeks to preserve capital, it is not a bank deposit and is not insured by the FDIC. It involves credit risk and interest rate risk. Past performance is not indicative of future results.