//podcastplus.net/feed/bond-investment-mentor~77527009 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. Sun, 24 May 2026 17:06:48 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/309aa7e7-b666-46b1-9476-5e5a4af9309f/episodes/8bef7ed8-2d87-4675-918b-192fd3a9cda1/audio/1fb0785a-1776-46bd-ac67-b83e2b094365/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_2wJvsEJ 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 Sat, 05 Apr 2025 19:27:16 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/309aa7e7-b666-46b1-9476-5e5a4af9309f/episodes/8bef7ed8-2d87-4675-918b-192fd3a9cda1/audio/1fb0785a-1776-46bd-ac67-b83e2b094365/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_2wJvsEJ https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/309aa7e7-b666-46b1-9476-5e5a4af9309f/episodes/8bef7ed8-2d87-4675-918b-192fd3a9cda1/audio/1fb0785a-1776-46bd-ac67-b83e2b094365/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_2wJvsEJ 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 Sat, 05 Apr 2025 19:27:16 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/309aa7e7-b666-46b1-9476-5e5a4af9309f/episodes/8bef7ed8-2d87-4675-918b-192fd3a9cda1/audio/1fb0785a-1776-46bd-ac67-b83e2b094365/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_2wJvsEJ https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/309aa7e7-b666-46b1-9476-5e5a4af9309f/episodes/f75c2523-416d-480f-ae37-dd42f347d6fa/audio/d2744896-efaa-4c57-8413-e367430921dd/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_2wJvsEJ 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... Sat, 22 Mar 2025 11:05:00 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/309aa7e7-b666-46b1-9476-5e5a4af9309f/episodes/f75c2523-416d-480f-ae37-dd42f347d6fa/audio/d2744896-efaa-4c57-8413-e367430921dd/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_2wJvsEJ https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/309aa7e7-b666-46b1-9476-5e5a4af9309f/episodes/f75c2523-416d-480f-ae37-dd42f347d6fa/audio/d2744896-efaa-4c57-8413-e367430921dd/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_2wJvsEJ 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... Sat, 22 Mar 2025 11:05:00 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/309aa7e7-b666-46b1-9476-5e5a4af9309f/episodes/f75c2523-416d-480f-ae37-dd42f347d6fa/audio/d2744896-efaa-4c57-8413-e367430921dd/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_2wJvsEJ https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/309aa7e7-b666-46b1-9476-5e5a4af9309f/episodes/5bb07272-d3eb-4ba6-aa1b-b1f20ffe3684/audio/dcfe02d0-7e1b-4db5-8b3c-ed005168d9fe/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_2wJvsEJ 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 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/309aa7e7-b666-46b1-9476-5e5a4af9309f/episodes/5bb07272-d3eb-4ba6-aa1b-b1f20ffe3684/audio/dcfe02d0-7e1b-4db5-8b3c-ed005168d9fe/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_2wJvsEJ https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/309aa7e7-b666-46b1-9476-5e5a4af9309f/episodes/5bb07272-d3eb-4ba6-aa1b-b1f20ffe3684/audio/dcfe02d0-7e1b-4db5-8b3c-ed005168d9fe/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_2wJvsEJ 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 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/309aa7e7-b666-46b1-9476-5e5a4af9309f/episodes/5bb07272-d3eb-4ba6-aa1b-b1f20ffe3684/audio/dcfe02d0-7e1b-4db5-8b3c-ed005168d9fe/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_2wJvsEJ https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/309aa7e7-b666-46b1-9476-5e5a4af9309f/episodes/1f53f8ea-6511-4c79-8e59-2b6250623cb5/audio/3283fb51-00fb-4058-ad50-129fff7229ff/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_2wJvsEJ 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 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/309aa7e7-b666-46b1-9476-5e5a4af9309f/episodes/1f53f8ea-6511-4c79-8e59-2b6250623cb5/audio/3283fb51-00fb-4058-ad50-129fff7229ff/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_2wJvsEJ https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/309aa7e7-b666-46b1-9476-5e5a4af9309f/episodes/1f53f8ea-6511-4c79-8e59-2b6250623cb5/audio/3283fb51-00fb-4058-ad50-129fff7229ff/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_2wJvsEJ 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 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/309aa7e7-b666-46b1-9476-5e5a4af9309f/episodes/1f53f8ea-6511-4c79-8e59-2b6250623cb5/audio/3283fb51-00fb-4058-ad50-129fff7229ff/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_2wJvsEJ https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/309aa7e7-b666-46b1-9476-5e5a4af9309f/episodes/3ecb6b6a-3d6d-41db-b3e0-344cf94dc54e/audio/79057ef8-bf40-45d8-9761-2c648d07f326/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_2wJvsEJ 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 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 18:12:55 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/309aa7e7-b666-46b1-9476-5e5a4af9309f/episodes/3ecb6b6a-3d6d-41db-b3e0-344cf94dc54e/audio/79057ef8-bf40-45d8-9761-2c648d07f326/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_2wJvsEJ https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/309aa7e7-b666-46b1-9476-5e5a4af9309f/episodes/3ecb6b6a-3d6d-41db-b3e0-344cf94dc54e/audio/79057ef8-bf40-45d8-9761-2c648d07f326/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_2wJvsEJ 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 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 18:12:55 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/309aa7e7-b666-46b1-9476-5e5a4af9309f/episodes/3ecb6b6a-3d6d-41db-b3e0-344cf94dc54e/audio/79057ef8-bf40-45d8-9761-2c648d07f326/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=_2wJvsEJ