Bob's not here, he's... Off The Desk
Bob's not here, he's... Off The Desk
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"Are We Done? Tell Me We're Done." fixed income sales fixed income tradin

"Are We Done? Tell Me We're Done." fixed income sales fixed income tradin"Are We Done? Tell Me We're Done." fixed income sales fixed income tradin"Are We Done? Tell Me We're Done." fixed income sales fixed income tradin

MBS, ABS, CMBS, ARM, SFR, CDO, CLO—can’t spell CMO. From bob's desk, we have BWIC, WTB, STC, BRB, still tied, last look, full fill, 5x. Spare me... it's all off desk.

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"Off The Desk" in Institutional Fixed Income Trading means: I don't have an answer, I had to see a man about a horse, I'm afraid to tell you what I know you don't want to hear, I'm eating a Double Fatburger, I'm in my manager's office as he's telling me I suck, I'm just too damned tired to watch the screens.

Axioms, Assertions, Admonishments, and Advice...

30 years of pontificating pedantically at bob's desk have created a rut well worn. More gems are coming your way whether you like them or not. Mr. Metaphysics, GetOffMyLawnGuy, and BackInTheDayGuy have joined me off desk as I Bobsplain...

About Me...

After spending 16.5 years trading Fixed Income for the Capital Group, and 14 years prior to that on the sell side as an Institutional Salesperson at Countrywide Securities and WAMU Capital, I've had a wealth of experience at bob's desk. I’ve seen countless mortgages—PTs, Arms, CMOs, Whole Loans, and Private Label, to name a few. I've traded rates, Agencies, and Structured Products of every kind, both on and off desk. I know all the pitfalls of the industry because I've learned from making all the mistakes along the way.

First Things First...

If you ask me, I will answer from my perspective at bob's desk. I might be wrong, but I will provide an answer rooted in my search for Truth. The First Order question is 'Why?' The next is 'Who makes the rules?' It’s not the ticks that matter; it’s the points—Honor and Fidelity come first. 'Done' means done, and just because something can be done doesn’t mean it should be done. Human nature does not change, and any scheme that demands it will end in chaos. The other guy has to feed his family, but you don’t have to pay for his yacht. If you’re sitting off desk and don’t know who the fish at the table is, guess what? It’s you.

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An Autobiographical Presentation from Bob's Desk The Pasadena Breakfast Forum January 22nd, 2025, will take place off desk for a more engaging experience.

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Inspiring Poetry for Sale... Inquire Within

If you ask me, I will answer from my perspective at bob's desk. I might be wrong, but I will provide an answer rooted in my search for Truth. The First Order question is 'Why?' The next is 'Who makes the rules?' It’s not the ticks that matter; it’s the points—Honor and Fidelity come first. 'Done' means done, and just because something can be done doesn’t mean it should be done. Human nature does not change, and any scheme that demands it will end in chaos. The other guy has to feed his family, but you don’t have to pay for his yacht. If you’re sitting off desk and don’t know who the fish at the table is, guess what? It’s you.

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If you ask me, I will answer from my perspective at bob's desk. I might be wrong, but I will provide an answer rooted in my search for Truth. The First Order question is 'Why?' The next is 'Who makes the rules?' It’s not the ticks that matter; it’s the points—Honor and Fidelity come first. 'Done' means done, and just because something can be done doesn’t mean it should be done. Human nature does not change, and any scheme that demands it will end in chaos. The other guy has to feed his family, but you don’t have to pay for his yacht. If you’re sitting off desk and don’t know who the fish at the table is, guess what? It’s you.

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