Bond Investment Mentor

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1. Muni Due Diligence Made Simple from Bond Investment Mentor, opens in a new tab

   Aug 21, 202633 min

   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 (4:03) Municipal bond due diligence made simple (9:16) Two essential questions when evaluating muni bonds How am I getting paid? What's the likelihood I'll get paid? The pre-purchase due diligence approach The post-purchase due diligence approach Using EMMA for due diligence ( CHECK OUT EMMA ) Free Download: Pre-purchase due diligence checklists (30:10) ( DOWNLOAD ) 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 Important Disclaimer The content in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered personalized investment advice for your specific situation. For advice tailored to your institution's needs, please contact Nelson Capital Advisors directly.

2. Are You a Portfolio Manager or a Bond Collector? from Bond Investment Mentor, opens in a new tab

   Aug 6, 202630 min

   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 (2:00) Portfolio managers vs. bond collectors (4:18) What makes your institution's investments a portfolio? How a portfolio works as a system How bond collections happen The accumulation process & the "drift" 3-question portfolio management gut check Creating a portfolio management framework with help from Nelson Capital Advisors ( Learn More ) (24:24) 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 Connect with Nelson Capital Advisors Interested in discussing how these concepts apply to your institution? I'd welcome the conversation. Email: Chris@NelsonCapitalAdvisors.com Phone: 207-420-2442 Website: NelsonCapitalAdvisors.com About Nelson Capital Advisors Nelson Capital Advisors is a registered investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, specializing in serving community banks and credit unions. We provide investment advisory services, portfolio management consulting, investment policy development, and fixed-income strategy guidance. Bond Investment Mentor LLC and Nelson Capital Advisors are commonly owned entities. For detailed information about Nelson Capital Advisors' services, fees, and potential conflicts of interest, please review our Form ADV Part 2A brochure . Important Disclaimer The content in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered personalized investment advice for your specific situation. For advice tailored to your institution's needs, please contact Nelson Capital Advisors directly.

3. Managing Portfolio Duration from Bond Investment Mentor, opens in a new tab

   Jul 23, 202637 min

   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 (2:15) Changing Fed communications (4:29) Managing portfolio duration (10:19) The two definitions of duration Why managing investment duration matters Setting duration targets & portfolio management techniques Helping institutions with investment strategy development ( Learn More ) (32:54) 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 Connect with Nelson Capital Advisors Interested in discussing how these concepts apply to your institution? I'd welcome the conversation. Email: Chris@NelsonCapitalAdvisors.com Phone: 207-420-2442 Website: NelsonCapitalAdvisors.com About Nelson Capital Advisors Nelson Capital Advisors is a registered investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, specializing in serving community banks and credit unions. We provide investment advisory services, portfolio management consulting, investment policy development, and fixed-income strategy guidance. Bond Investment Mentor LLC and Nelson Capital Advisors are commonly owned entities. For detailed information about Nelson Capital Advisors' services, fees, and potential conflicts of interest, please review our Form ADV Part 2A brochure . Important Disclaimer The content in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered personalized investment advice for your specific situation. For advice tailored to your institution's needs, please contact Nelson Capital Advisors directly.

4. It's Time for a Mid-Year Checkup from Bond Investment Mentor, opens in a new tab

   Jul 3, 202632 min

   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) Update: FASB amendment to allow hedging HTM securities (6:44) A Mid-Year Strategic Portfolio Check-Up (10:23) Why a periodic check-up matters 6 key checkpoints to evaluate Free Download: Strategic Portfolio Check-Up Guide (29:52) ( DOWNLOAD ) 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 Important Disclaimer The content in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered personalized investment advice for your specific situation. For advice tailored to your institution's needs, please contact Nelson Capital Advisors directly.

5. Decoding Bond Defeasance from Bond Investment Mentor, opens in a new tab

   Jun 19, 202632 min

   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 defeasance works Municipal bonds & defeasance Commercial MBS & defeasance Analyzing defeased securities Why I do what I do (29:17) 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 Connect with Nelson Capital Advisors Interested in discussing how these concepts apply to your institution? I'd welcome the conversation. Email: Chris@NelsonCapitalAdvisors.com Phone: 207-420-2442 Website: NelsonCapitalAdvisors.com About Nelson Capital Advisors Nelson Capital Advisors is a registered investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, specializing in serving community banks and credit unions. We provide investment advisory services, portfolio management consulting, investment policy development, and fixed-income strategy guidance. Bond Investment Mentor LLC and Nelson Capital Advisors are commonly owned entities. For detailed information about Nelson Capital Advisors' services, fees, and potential conflicts of interest, please review our Form ADV Part 2A brochure . Important Disclaimer The content in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered personalized investment advice for your specific situation. For advice tailored to your institution's needs, please contact Nelson Capital Advisors directly.

6. Understanding Step-Up Agency Bonds from Bond Investment Mentor, opens in a new tab

   Jun 7, 202631 min

   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 whether they actually make sense for your institution's portfolio. In this episode: Market & Fed update (1:43) Listener question: Discount MBS investments & a yield quirk (8:28) Understanding callable agencies (13:40) Callable step-up agency basics How to evaluate them (Download: Pre-Purchase Due Diligence Checklists ) The challenges of call and coupon interaction Developing a step-up investment approach Boost your investment fundamentals with Bond Basics ( Learn More ) (26:55) 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

7. Callable Agency Bonds: Know the Trade-Offs from Bond Investment Mentor, opens in a new tab

   May 17, 202642 min

   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 giving up control to the issuer. You'll also learn which Bloomberg screens to use when analyzing callables and how to think strategically about whether these securities belong in your portfolio. In this episode: Fed & Market Update (2:23) Proposed FHLB/FRB liquidity stress solution (9:02) Understanding callable agencies (11:40) Callable agency basics Types of call structures The yield/control trade-off Bloomberg screens for callable agency analysis The value of one-on-one mentoring (Learn More) (32:55) 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

8. Before You Buy: Your Pre-Purchase Due Diligence Process from Bond Investment Mentor, opens in a new tab

   Apr 30, 202637 min

   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 & Market Update (2:08) Visa Class B repurchase offer ( Visa announcement ) (13:01) Your Pre-Purchase Due Diligence Process (18:08) Free download: Pre-Purchase Due Diligence Checklists (32:55) 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

9. When Did You Last Really Look at Your Investment Policy? from Bond Investment Mentor, opens in a new tab

   Apr 17, 202633 min

   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 forward-looking strategic tool. In this episode: Market & Rate Update (1:37) NEW! Sub-Debt Reference Guide ( LEARN MORE ) (6:09) Taking a Fresh Look at Your Investment Policy Statement (8:18) Looking Backward - The Reactive Approach What an Effective IPS Actually Is 6 Steps to Building a Forward-Looking IPS Working with Nelson Capital Advisors (29:23) 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 Connect with Nelson Capital Advisors Interested in discussing how these concepts apply to your institution? I'd welcome the conversation. Email: Chris@NelsonCapitalAdvisors.com Phone: 207-420-2442 Website: NelsonCapitalAdvisors.com About Nelson Capital Advisors Nelson Capital Advisors is a registered investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, specializing in serving community banks and credit unions. We provide investment advisory services, portfolio management consulting, investment policy development, and fixed-income strategy guidance. Bond Investment Mentor LLC and Nelson Capital Advisors are commonly owned entities. For detailed information about Nelson Capital Advisors' services, fees, and potential conflicts of interest, please review our Form ADV Part 2A brochure . Important Disclaimer The content in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered personalized investment advice for your specific situation. For advice tailored to your institution's needs, please contact Nelson Capital Advisors directly.

10. Investing in Bank Sub-Debt from Bond Investment Mentor, opens in a new tab

    Apr 6, 202646 min

    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 on these securities. In this episode: Market & Rate Update (1:32) Follow-Up Investments/Liquidity Discussion on LinkedIn (7:51) Investing in Bank Sub-Debt (12:22) Coming in May - The Community Bank Performance Institute (39:31) ( 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

11. Cash Flow Is King from Bond Investment Mentor, opens in a new tab

    Mar 20, 202633 min

    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 performance. In this episode: Federal Reserve Update (1:13) FASB Comments on Hedging HTM Securities (7:12) Cash Flow Is King (12:45) Free 3-Day Investment Managers Playbook Series (28:46) (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

12. The Return of Prepayment Risk Management from Bond Investment Mentor, opens in a new tab

    Apr 5, 202539 min

    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

13. The Power Of Strategic Portfolio Management from Bond Investment Mentor, opens in a new tab

    Mar 22, 202538 min

    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

14. Rates Are Changing, What Should We Do Now? from Bond Investment Mentor, opens in a new tab

    Feb 6, 202426 min

    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

15. Let's Get Ready for 2024! from Bond Investment Mentor, opens in a new tab

    Jan 17, 202428 min

    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

16. The Importance of Proactive Balance Sheet Management from Bond Investment Mentor, opens in a new tab

    Dec 22, 202344 min

    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

17. Diving Into The World of Derivatives from Bond Investment Mentor, opens in a new tab

    Dec 12, 202335 min

    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

18. Revisiting the Rate Setting Playbook from Bond Investment Mentor, opens in a new tab

    Dec 4, 202340 min

    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

19. The Ultimate Investment Resource for Community Bankers from Bond Investment Mentor, opens in a new tab

    Nov 16, 202323 min

    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

20. Shaping Future Bankers: A Look Inside Pacific Coast Banking School from Bond Investment Mentor, opens in a new tab

    Aug 14, 202339 min

    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