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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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Last Episode Date: 04/05/2025

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5 April 2025
The Return of Prepayment Risk Management

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

39 min
22 March 2025
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

38 min
6 February 2024
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

26 min
17 January 2024
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

28 min
22 December 2023
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

44 min
12 December 2023
Diving Into The World of Derivatives

In this episode:Special Guest:  Bob Newman from Chatham FinancialJoin 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

35 min
4 December 2023
Revisiting the Rate Setting Playbook

In this episode:Special Guest:  Neil Stanley from The Core PointPressure Gauge for Bank Funding (Click here to try it!)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

40 min
16 November 2023
The Ultimate Investment Resource for Community Bankers

Welcome to Bond Investment Mentor! This is a podcast dedicated to helping community financial institutions master the art of fixed-income investments.In this episode:Results of FHFA review of FHLB (3:53) (Download FHFA Report)The Fixed Income Institute: The Ultimate Investment Training for Community Bankers (9:51) (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

23 min
14 August 2023
Shaping Future Bankers: A Look Inside Pacific Coast Banking School

Welcome to Bond Investment Mentor! This is a podcast dedicated to helping community financial institutions master the art of fixed-income investments.In this episode:Review of bond markets & economic data (1:12)July MBS prepayment report (2:04)Investment Strategy Workshop in September! (3:31) (Learn More)Guest: Gretchen Claflin, Pacific Coast Banking School (5:58)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

39 min
7 August 2023
The Basics of SBA Securities

Welcome to Bond Investment Mentor! This is a podcast dedicated to helping community financial institutions master the art of fixed-income investments.In this episode:Review of bond markets & economic data (1:43)Coming Up! - GSBC Economic & Investment Forum (5:11) (Learn More)Past episodes on fixed-income security types (6:30)Municipal bonds (Click Here)Commercial MBS (Click Here)The basics of SBA securities (6:56)What are SBA securities?Variable-rate SBA poolsFixed-rate SBA poolsSBAPsSBICsIf 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

20 min
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