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6 Tips for Managing Investments During Uncertain Times
As a portfolio manager, you need to be ready for the curve balls that come your way when things get uncertain. But what can you do to help prepare yourself for when it happens? Here are 6 tips to help!
The Return of Liquidity Management
After a couple of years of pandemic-related excess liquidity, it’s time for community banks and credit unions to return to liquidity management practices.
Why Your MBS Final Maturity May Vary
The actual final maturity for a mortgage-backed security (MBS) can vary from the stated date. Here’s why that can happen and how to find the information.
Understanding the Bloomberg Yield Table
Bloomberg yield tables are an important tool for MBS analysis. Let’s explore them, the info they contain, and the four different types of yield tables available.
Holiday Calendars for the Bond Market
Need to know when the U.S. bond markets are closed? Here are two holiday calendars that will help you know when the market takes a break!
Portfolio Management During Tough Markets
What’s a community banker to do when the markets get challenging? Here are 5 portfolio management tips to help!
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