Bond Investment Mentor

Chris Nelson, CFA
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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.

  1. 04/05/2025

    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

    40 min

  2. 03/22/2025

    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

  3. 02/06/2024

    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, CFA Facebook:  Bond Investment Mentor

    26 min

  4. 01/17/2024

    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, CFA Facebook:  Bond Investment Mentor

    29 min

  5. 12/22/2023

    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, CFA Facebook:  Bond Investment Mentor

    45 min

  6. 12/12/2023

    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, CFA Facebook:  Bond Investment Mentor

    36 min

  7. 12/04/2023

    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, CFA Facebook:  Bond Investment Mentor

    40 min

  8. 11/16/2023

    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, CFA Facebook:  Bond Investment Mentor

    23 min
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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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  • Creator
    Chris Nelson, CFA
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2019-2025 Bond Investment Mentor LLC
  • Show Website
    Bond Investment Mentor

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