Welcome to Bond Investment Mentor! In this episode, Chris discusses prepayment risk, why it may be making a comeback, and how to manage this risk in investment portfolios.In this episode:Celebrating five years of BIM1 (1:06)Bond market update (2:40)Bond rally and interest ratesFed Chair Powell commentsThe importance of "strategic patience"What's happening with the GDPNow model? (7:30) - Check out Atlanta Fed GDPNowThe return of prepayment risk management (12:32)How to work with Chris (36:00) (LEARN MORE)If you have questions about anything covered in this episode, please email me at Chris @ BondInvestmentMentor.com.Do you know someone who could benefit from this information? Please share this episode and podcast with them!You will find more articles, tips, and resources about fixed-income investing and portfolio management at BondInvestmentMentor.com. Check it out!Let’s Connect via Social Media!LinkedIn: Christopher Nelson, CFA
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The Power Of Strategic Portfolio Management
Welcome to Bond Investment Mentor! In this episode, Chris explores the power of strategic portfolio management and why it's essential for community financial institutions in today's uncertain environment.In this episode:Upcoming training (2:10)GSBC Executive Development InstituteCommunity Bank Performance InstituteLearn MoreFederal Reserve update (4:00)FOMC decisionBowman nomination for Vice ChairInterest rates and the yield curve (11:35)The power of strategic investment portfolio management (15:16)Investment Training - Bond Basics Course (LEARN MORE)If you have questions about anything covered in this episode, please email me at Chris @ BondInvestmentMentor.com.Do you know someone who could benefit from this information? Please share this episode and podcast with them!You will find more articles, tips, and resources about fixed-income investing and portfolio management at BondInvestmentMentor.com. Check it out!Let’s Connect via Social Media!LinkedIn: Christopher Nelson, CFA
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Rates Are Changing, What Should We Do Now?
In this episode:FOMC decision (1:35)BTFP is officially ending (6:09)Discount Window proposal (7:55)Federal Reserve info on Discount Window collateral (Click here)Rates are changing, what should we do? (11:23)Upcoming investment strategy workshop (LEARN MORE)Two investment training opportunities (22:37)Bond Basics course (LEARN MORE)Community Bank Investments School (CBIS) (LEARN MORE)If you have questions about anything covered in this episode, please email me at Chris @ BondInvestmentMentor.com.Do you know someone who could benefit from this information? Please share this episode and podcast with them!You will find more articles, tips, and resources about fixed-income investing and portfolio management at BondInvestmentMentor.com. Check it out!Let’s Connect via Social Media!LinkedIn: Christopher Nelson, CFAFacebook: Bond Investment Mentor
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Let's Get Ready for 2024!
In this episode:Bond market review (2:14)Federal Reserve update (4:59)BTFP expirationFOMC membership changesPortfolio preparations for 2024 (10:12)Join us at the Fixed Income Institute (LEARN MORE)If you have questions about anything covered in this episode, please email me at Chris @ BondInvestmentMentor.com.Do you know someone who could benefit from this information? Please share this episode and podcast with them!You will find more articles, tips, and resources about fixed-income investing and portfolio management at BondInvestmentMentor.com. Check it out!Let’s Connect via Social Media!LinkedIn: Christopher Nelson, CFAFacebook: Bond Investment Mentor
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The Importance of Proactive Balance Sheet Management
In this episode:Special Guest: Darnell Canada from Darling Consulting GroupJoin us at the Fixed Income Institute (LEARN MORE)1-on-1 mentoring - Professional development for community bankers (LEARN MORE)If you have questions about anything covered in this episode, please email me at Chris @ BondInvestmentMentor.com.Do you know someone who could benefit from this information? Please share this episode and podcast with them!You will find more articles, tips, and resources about fixed-income investing and portfolio management at BondInvestmentMentor.com. Check it out!Let’s Connect via Social Media!LinkedIn: Christopher Nelson, CFAFacebook: Bond Investment Mentor
Are you searching for an objective source to help you understand how to manage fixed income investments for your financial institution? Each week, join Chris Nelson, a 30-year banking and investment veteran, as he covers fixed income securities and investment portfolio management, and discusses the latest news and developments in the financial markets.
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