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:Understanding Duration (1:40)The two definitions of durationAccounting definition (Macauley duration)Portfolio management definition (Modified duration)Duration as a portfolio management tool3 factors that influence durationEffective duration vs. modified durationLatest inflation report & bond market reaction (12:32)Federal Reserve:  Quarles resignation (14:11)Review of agency MBS prepayment report (15:04)LIBOR transition for community financial institutions (17:13)More information and OCC self-assessment tool:  BondInvestmentMentor.com/OCCLiborComing Up!  Bond Investment Mentor Live Training on 11/17 (20:34)More Information:  BondInvestmentMentor.com/LiveTrainingIf 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, CFAFacebook: Bond Investment Mentor