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 invest... more

4.9

2222 ratings

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about Bond Investment Mentor:

How many episodes does Bond Investment Mentor have?

The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.

Bond Investment Mentor episodes:

April 05, 2025The 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 Powell comments
The importance of "strategic patience"
What's happening with the GDPNow model? (7:30) - Check out Atlanta Fed GDPNow
The 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
...more
40min
March 22, 2025The 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 Bank Performance Institute
Learn More
Federal Reserve update (4:00)
FOMC decision
Bowman nomination for Vice Chair
Interest 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
...more
39min
February 06, 2024Rates 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
...more
27min
January 17, 2024Let'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 @ 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
...more
29min
December 22, 2023The 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 @ 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
...more
45min
December 12, 2023Diving 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? 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
...more
36min
December 04, 2023Revisiting 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 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
...more
41min
November 16, 2023The 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
...more
24min
August 14, 2023Shaping 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, CFA
Facebook: Bond Investment Mentor
...more
40min
August 07, 2023The 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 pools
Fixed-rate SBA pools
SBAPs
SBICs
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
...more
21min

FAQs about Bond Investment Mentor:

How many episodes does Bond Investment Mentor have?

The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.