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A Conversation with Award-Winning Portfolio Manager Mary Ellen Stanek | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks

By Kent Kramer

04/08/2024

In this week's special edition of Financial Perspectives, Kent Kramer has a conversation with 2022 Morningstar Outstanding Portfolio Manager award winner, Mary Ellen Stanek, who is managing director and co-chief investment officer of Baird. In this conversation, Kent and Mary Ellen cover everything from market history and trends to surprising interviews.

Does War in Israel Mean Market Meltdown? | Financial Perspectives (In a Minute)

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks

By Kent Kramer

10/23/2023

It is hard to escape the news of war in Israel. And it is not unusual for investors to wonder about possible impacts the war may have on markets. This week, Kent Kramer analyzes returns of foreign and US stock markets during years when Israel has been at war.

Does Cash Look Better Than Stocks? | Financial Perspectives (In a Minute)

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks

By Kent Kramer

08/21/2023

With interest rates as high as they've been in 15 years, some are asking, "Are stocks necessary, or even advisable, for investments today?" This week, Kent Kramer looks at how cash vs stocks have performed over the years and shares important lessons learned.

Increasing ROI: Return of the Investor – YOU! | Financial Perspectives (In a Minute)

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks

By Kent Kramer

07/24/2023

What investor wouldn't like to have a little more return? This week, Kent Kramer breaks down the average investor return calculation and the options you may have to be better than average.

What’s Going On With The US Dollar? | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks

By Kent Kramer

07/10/2023

A quick Google search on “US dollar collapse” yields 183 million results. Obviously, there has been plenty to create a stir. This week, Kent Kramer and Michael Westphal have a conversation around what is, or isn't, going on with the US dollar.

ChatGPT & The Big 8 | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks

By Kent Kramer

06/12/2023

With the biggest tech companies regaining stock market leadership, it’s understandable why investors and the media are attracted to these stocks. However, it’s tempting to forget how these same companies’ stock prices performed in 2022. This week, Kent Kramer shares some investment lessons to be learned from this AI/big tech story.

Recessions, Retirement, & Investments | Financial Perspectives (In a Minute)

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks

By Kent Kramer

04/24/2023

There's a lot of talk in the news about recession. Are we in one? Is there one coming? How long or how deep might that recession be? This week, Kent Kramer walks us through what different economists think might occur.

Breaking Down the Banking Headlines: Part One | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks

By Matt Abels

03/21/2023

With the banking industry and markets continuing to be leading topics in the news, many investors are asking, “What is going on? Is this something to be worried about? Should I be taking action?” In this special edition of Financial Perspectives, Matt Abels and Michael Westphal provide context and insights to those questions. Tune in next week for part two, where we’ll be joined by Jim Plagge, President and CEO of Bank Iowa.

What Can You Expect in 2023? | Financial Perspectives (In a Minute)

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks

By Kent Kramer

01/23/2023

As we head into 2023, the question we get most often is, "What's next for markets and what can we expect in our portfolios?" This week, Kent Kramer and Ryne Oller try to answer just that.

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A Conversation with Award-Winning Portfolio Manager Mary Ellen Stanek | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks

By Kent Kramer

04/08/2024

Does War in Israel Mean Market Meltdown? | Financial Perspectives (In a Minute)

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks

By Kent Kramer

10/23/2023

Does Cash Look Better Than Stocks? | Financial Perspectives (In a Minute)

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks

By Kent Kramer

08/21/2023

Increasing ROI: Return of the Investor – YOU! | Financial Perspectives (In a Minute)

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks

By Kent Kramer

07/24/2023

What investor wouldn't like to have a little more return? This week, Kent Kramer breaks down the average investor return calculation and the options you may have to be better than average.

What’s Going On With The US Dollar? | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks

By Kent Kramer

07/10/2023

ChatGPT & The Big 8 | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks

By Kent Kramer

06/12/2023

Recessions, Retirement, & Investments | Financial Perspectives (In a Minute)

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks

By Kent Kramer

04/24/2023

Breaking Down the Banking Headlines: Part One | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks

By Matt Abels

03/21/2023

What Can You Expect in 2023? | Financial Perspectives (In a Minute)

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks

By Kent Kramer

01/23/2023

As we head into 2023, the question we get most often is, "What's next for markets and what can we expect in our portfolios?" This week, Kent Kramer and Ryne Oller try to answer just that.

2022 In Review: What Did We Learn? | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks

By Kent Kramer

01/13/2023

2022 was one of those years many would like to forget – but before we put it completely in the rear-view mirror, what are the lessons that we can take forward to help us in 2023?

Is ESG Investing Right for You? | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks

By Kent Kramer

10/10/2022

What is ESG Investing and what could you expect over the long term?

Are Rising Rates a Blessing or a Curse? | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Equity / Stocks

By Kent Kramer

09/27/2022

With the Fed having aggressively raised their target rate all year long and bond markets, as well as stock markets, having tough years, are rising rates a blessing or a curse?

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