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Principles of Performance

In navigating the current market, you must be able to do more than recite facts; you need to decipher and analyze all of the available data. Principles of Performance™ is a 3-day accelerated learning experience that exposes the misconceptions of conventional wisdom and teaches our analytical methodology. We help investors understand the real risks and rewards embedded in Treasuries, Callable and non-Callable agencies, and Mortgage bonds.

As the premier fixed-income portfolio education program in the United States, Principles of Performance teaches institutional investors how to invest using the fundamental math principles that underlie securities. It is a strategic course geared toward C-level executives from Presidents to CFOs, as well as those primarily responsible for guiding portfolio investments decisions.

Our teaching approach is rigorous, interactive, and dynamic. Faculty members present topics in a variety of ways, including lectures, case studies, and small group discussions, using a range of media. Our program features our Adobe AIR-based learning tools that help participants get the most out of their course as well as extend their learning beyond the classroom with post-program follow-up.

We Teach

  • Strategies for Driving Overall Bank Performance through the Investment Portfolio
  • Portfolio Risk/Reward Shape Management®
  • Parametric Analysis & Callable Agencies
  • Accountability in Asset Performance
  • Quantifying Adjustable Rate Securities
  • Leveraging Your Balance Sheet
  • Mortgages
  • CMOs
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Experience the premier fixed-income portfolio educational program.

Our next date for the Principles of Performance Course is:
September 13th, in Honolulu, HI

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The research and other information provided herein has been prepared for informational purposes only and is not an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell securities. Performance Trust Investment Advisors (Performance Trust) may make a market, or have a position in the securities discussed herein and may purchase or sell the same on a principal basis or as an agent. Investing involves risks, including the potential for principal loss. There is no guarantee that the strategies and services will be successful or outperform other strategies and services. Investing in bonds includes assumption of risks, including rising interest rates to decrease the value of bonds. Certain assumptions may have been made in connection with the analysis presented herein, and changes to the assumptions may have a material impact on the analysis or results. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investments discussed herein may be unsuitable for investors depending on their specific investment objectives and financial position. Investors should independently evaluate each investment discussed in the context of their own objectives, risk profile and circumstances. With respect to the information contained herein that has been obtained from public sources, while Performance Trust believes this information to be reliable, Performance Trust does not guarantee its accuracy, adequacy or completeness and is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information.