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Utilizing the Barbell Strategy in Interest Rate Uncertainty 1 Credit 1 Credit

May 15, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT

Utilizing the Barbell Strategy in Interest Rate Uncertainty 1 Credit 1 Credit

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Learning Objectives

  • Explain the benefits and drawbacks of the barbell investment strategy.
  • Analyze current economic indicators and potential interest rate adjustments.
  • Discuss how fear and market sentiment influence investor behavior.
  • Identify portfolio positioning techniques using a barbell structure.
  • Explore practical steps to implement a barbell strategy for clients.

Course Overview

Maximize your portfolio's potential with the Barbell Strategy.

After more than a year of crushing inflation and interest intervention by the Federal Reserve, many investors are reeling from uncertainty and weariness from market whiplash. Now, in addition to on-edge investors watching for signs of interest hikes due to inflation, systemic economic worries over a potential banking crisis are further confusing markets.

Rapid repositioning in asset markets has been the net result, as investors bet that slowing the pace of interest rate hikes is necessary to avoid damaging the economy. Traditional safe-havens such as gold, Treasuries, and money markets are booming, as are more speculative investments such as tech stocks and bitcoin.

The Barbell strategy is considered a hedge against interest rates. Rather than positioning on one side of potential interest rates, the barbell takes advantage of current long-term rates, while leaving short-term investable assets available to capture additional raises or be repositioned, as warranted.

This CPE Finance course looks at the benefits and drawbacks of this strategy. We will discuss ways to assist clients in structuring a barbell for their portfolio. We’ll also present up-to-date economic indicators to facilitate a discussion that reflects the reality of today’s markets.  Whether you are a financial or an accounting professional, this program will inform and instruct you on implementing a barbell strategy for clients.

Major topics:

  • Benefits and Drawbacks of a Barbell Strategy
  • Analysis of Current Economic Indicators
  • Application of Economic Indicators Against Potential Interest Rate Adjustments
  • Impact of Fear on Investing Decisions
  • Positioning the Barbell Strategy in Response to Market Sentiment
  • Implementation and Structuring of the Barbell Strategy for Portfolios

Join this course by Ilene Slatko, a speaker and serial entrepreneur who currently coaches clients working through the long tail of administrative and financial tasks involved in the estate and divorce process. She spent over 30 years in the financial industry and has long been a resource for financial and accounting professionals.

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License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Finance for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Investment Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 347063) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 CE Approved
Corporate Finance for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) 1 CPD Eligible
Investment Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Finance for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Investments for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Managing investment portfolio for Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) 1 CE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Investments for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Investments for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Common financial investments/ decision types for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
Investments for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Investment Management for Financial Risk Manager (FRM) 1 CPD Eligible
Finance for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 1 CPE Eligible
Professional Development for Personal Financial Planner (PFP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Investments for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Professional Development for Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) 1 CE Eligible
Professional Development for Certified International Wealth Manager (CIWM) 1 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
Investments for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Finance for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Investment Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 347063) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 CE Approved
Corporate Finance for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) 1 CPD Eligible
Investment Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Finance for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Investments for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Managing investment portfolio for Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) 1 CE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Investments for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Investments for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Common financial investments/ decision types for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
Investment Management for Financial Risk Manager (FRM) 1 CPD Eligible
Investments for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Professional Development for Personal Financial Planner (PFP) 1 CE Eligible
Investments for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Professional Development for Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) 1 CE Eligible
Professional Development for Certified International Wealth Manager (CIWM) 1 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
Investments for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Credit

1

Course Level

Advanced

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Ilene Slatko

Ilene Slatko

Account Executive, DSS Consulting

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Ilene Slatko is CEO and founder of DSS Consulting and the e-learning platform Metamorphosis, where she coaches clients on building strong financial decision-making skills. With over 25 years as a financial advisor, she grew her business through her seminar series “Women and Their Money.” Ilene is a recognized subject-matter expert on the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and delivers insights to civil-service employees across federal agencies.


As an award-winning speaker featured on MyCPE-One, Ilene empowers professionals with practical financial strategies and retirement planning expertise. Her platforms provide accessible education and consulting for personal and professional financial success.

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