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Bond Investment Mentor
by Chris Nelson, CFA
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.
Episodes
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Muni Due Diligence Made Simple
Welcome to Bond Investment Mentor! In this episode, Chris presents a simple, practical approach to municipal bond due diligence for community financial institutions. In this episode: Returning to Pacific Coast Banking School (LEARN MORE) Market & Fed update (2:22) The return of the term premium...
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Are You a Portfolio Manager or a Bond Collector?
Welcome to Bond Investment Mentor! In this episode, Chris examines the difference between "portfolio managers" and "bond collectors." He also discusses how to tell the difference, and how it's the most important step you can take to effective investment management. In this episode: Market update...
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Managing Portfolio Duration
Welcome to Bond Investment Mentor! In this episode, Chris discusses investment portfolio duration management and why it matters for community financial institutions. He also shares a four-step process to help you manage investment duration systematically. In this episode: Market & Fed update…
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It's Time for a Mid-Year Checkup
Welcome to Bond Investment Mentor! In this episode, Chris discusses the importance of a periodic strategic check-up for your institution's investment portfolio. He also shares six key checkpoints to help you evaluate the portfolio's current position. In this episode: Market & Fed update (2:08)...
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Decoding Bond Defeasance
Welcome to Bond Investment Mentor! In this episode, Chris explores what bond defeasance is, how it works, and how it affects you as an investor. He also discusses how to identify and analyze defeased securities. In this episode: Market & Fed update (1:34) Understanding Defeasance (9:19) How...
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Understanding Step-Up Agency Bonds
Welcome to Bond Investment Mentor! In this episode, Chris breaks down callable step-up agency bonds. He explains how these agency bonds work and how these investments could deliver less than you expect. Chris also provides a framework for analyzing step-ups using Bloomberg screens and deciding...
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Callable Agency Bonds: Know the Trade-Offs
Welcome to Bond Investment Mentor! In this episode, Chris explores callable agency bonds and examines what you're actually trading away when you buy these securities. He walks through how callable bonds work, the three main call structures you'll encounter, and the portfolio-level implications of...
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Before You Buy: Your Pre-Purchase Due Diligence Process
Welcome to Bond Investment Mentor! In this episode, Chris discusses the importance of establishing a solid investment pre-purchase due diligence process. He shares a four-question framework to help build a system that works both before and after the investment purchase. In this episode: Fed &...
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When Did You Last Really Look at Your Investment Policy?
Welcome to Bond Investment Mentor! In this episode, Chris explores why most investment policies are built to fight the last crisis and how that reactive approach leaves institutions exposed to emerging risks. He shares a practical six-step approach for transforming your investment policy into a...
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Investing in Bank Sub-Debt
Welcome to Bond Investment Mentor! In this episode, Chris breaks down bank subordinated debt as community banks face a wave of refinancing offers. Learn what makes sub-debt riskier than typical bonds, the policy foundation required before investing, and how to perform independent credit analysis…
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Cash Flow Is King
Welcome to Bond Investment Mentor! In this episode, Chris explores why strategic cash flow management should be your number one liquidity tool for managing the investment portfolio. Learn how to move from reactive scrambling to proactive liquidity planning, while protecting portfolio income and...
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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 rates Fed Chair…
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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 Institute Community…
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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...
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Let's Get Ready for 2024!
In this episode: Bond market review (2:14) Federal Reserve update (4:59) BTFP expiration FOMC membership changes Portfolio 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 @...
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The Importance of Proactive Balance Sheet Management
In this episode: Special Guest: Darnell Canada from Darling Consulting Group Join 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 @...
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Diving Into The World of Derivatives
In this episode: Special Guest: Bob Newman from Chatham Financial 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?…
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Revisiting the Rate Setting Playbook
In this episode: Special Guest: Neil Stanley from The Core Point Pressure 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…
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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...
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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)...
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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...
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The Basics of Commercial MBS
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: Bond market review (2;34) EMMA - A free muni bond resource (3:51) (Learn More) The basics of commercial mortgage-backed…
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The Basics of Municipal Bonds
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: Bond market review (1:59) The latest MBS prepayment data (5:26) The basics of municipal bonds (6:51) What are municipal bonds?...
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The Four Levels of Risk
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: Bond market review (1:43) A follow-up to last week's episode (3:56) The four levels of risk (6:32) If you have questions about...
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What to Do When You're Not Investing
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: Q2 Bond market & interest rate update (2:12) The end of LIBOR (5:43) Question: What are make-whole calls? (7:13) Five Tips - What...
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Building & Managing a Bond Ladder
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: Federal Reserve update / Powell comments (2:20) Texas Permanent School Fund update (5:58) Building and managing bond ladders…
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The Effect of Interest Rates Then and Now
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: What's a virtual treasurer? (1:23) Special Guest: Neil Stanley (2:43) Comparing historical and current interest rates Effect of...
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Information Overload & Cutting Through the Noise
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: New Fed borrowing program and free guide (4:01) (DOWNLOAD HERE) Texas PSF update (8:29) Question: Managing information overload...
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Takeaways from the Silicon Valley Bank Failure
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: Silicon Valley Bank: What happened? Article by Marc Rubinstein (CLICK HERE) 7 Takeaways for community bankers If you have…
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Where to Focus Your Investment Efforts in 2023
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: FOMC decision (2:13) Economic data review (4:27) Employment report Employment cost index ISM manufacturing & service indices MBS...
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Why Every Financial Institution Needs an Investment Strategy
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: Year-end market & interest rate review (2:21) Federal Reserve news (6:29) FOMC minutes Kashkari comments (ARTICLE LINK) This…
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2022 Year-End Roundup
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: FOMC decision & market reaction (2.04) Changes to FOMC membership (4:57) Federal Reserve comments on unrealized investment losses…
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Investment Hotspots in 2022 and Looking Ahead to 2023
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: Coming in January! Building an Investment Strategy for Your Financial Institution (LEARN MORE) (1:44) Conversation w/ Darnell...
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The Basics of Hybrid ARMs
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: FOMC Rate Decision (1:36) Bond Market Review (5:43) 6 Tips to Managing Through Uncertainty (8:16) The Basics of Hybrid ARMs What...
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Investment Conversations with the Board
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: Quarter-end market review (2:29) Moody's report on municipal stress test results (7:43) Article on results (DOWNLOAD) Full report...
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Upside Down - The Inverted Yield Curve
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: Federal Reserve & bond market update (3:01) What's the difference between WAL and duration? (8:07) Texas PSF program approaches…
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The Return of Liquidity Management
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: A question about yield tables (2:40) Bond market and economic review (6:15) The return of liquidity management (9:16) Heading…
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Managing Optionality in the Investment Portfolio
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: Bond market and economic review (2:06) Federal Reserve update (4:31) July MBS prepayment report (8:25) Managing option...
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Navigating the Bloomberg Yield Table
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: Jerome Powell on Capitol Hill (1:49) Bond market review (4:22) RESOURCE: Bond market holiday calendars (7:31) SIFMA market…
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5 Portfolio Management Tips for Trying Times
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: Chris makes an apology - Pre-FOMC drama (1:34) Federal Reserve rate decision (5:47) Highest mortgage rates since 1987 and...
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Beware the Muni De Minimis Rule!
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: Economic & Market Review (1:42) Inflation report Consumer sentiment Consumer credit GDP Now (Q2) MBS Prepayment Data (6:58)...
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Understanding Fed Funds Futures
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: May Market review (3:05) Fed Initiates Quantitative Tightening 2.0 (6:59) Understanding Fed Funds Futures (10:15) NEW! Bond…
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Investment Training from Graduate School of Banking at Colorado
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: When did Treasury yields last rise as much as in March? (1:59) Review of March FOMC minutes (4:08) Latest MBS prepayment data...
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Ouch! Those Unrealized Losses!
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: Recent Federal Reserve Moves and Comments (2:12) Bond Market Reactions and Treasury Yields (5:16) Unrealized Investment Losses...
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What Is Bond Convexity?
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: What Is Bond Convexity (2:01) Federal Reserve Update (10:01) William Dudley Article Listener Question: Bull and Bear Steepeners…
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What Is Bond Duration?
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: Understanding Duration (1:40) The two definitions of duration Accounting definition (Macauley duration) Portfolio management...
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Yield Spreads and Yield Curves
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: Understanding Yield Spreads (1:36) What is yield spread? Components of yield spread Effect of market conditions on yield spread...
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Understanding Bond Yield
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: Recent FOMC decision - it's almost Taper Time! (1:41) Steve Goldstein article (Marketwatch) Bloomberg tip: Using the Paydown...
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Managing Broker-Dealer Relationships
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: Monthly prepayment report update (3:13) Federal Reserve watch (5:14) What’s the timeline for tapering and rates? Article by Bill...
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A Game of Risks
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: A Shift in How the Fed Approaches Monetary Policy Tracking the Types of Prepayment in a Mortgage Security Voluntary vs.…
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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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