Inflation Aware Investing
Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds
You know the old saying, “What goes up must come down.” Currently everything seems to be going up at the same time.
November 22, 2021 Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds
In this week's Edition of Financial Perspectives, Kent Kramer chats with Mary Ellen Stanek, Co-Chief Investment Officer at Baird Asset Management. Baird specializes in risk-controlled fixed income management.
May 10, 2021 Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds
Daniel Wallick joins us from Vanguard for a two-part interview on our bi-monthly Financial Perspectives. This first part centers on interest rates, inflation, and the bond market. Are you wondering about what part bonds play in your portfolio and what do interest rates and potential inflation have to do with that?
March 22, 2021 Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds
Many indicators say the US and global economy are growing at rates faster than expected. Most of this is welcome news given the past 12 months. But is there a danger the economy could overheat? Inflation continues to be on the minds of some, should it be on yours as well?
March 20, 2020 Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds
In this Foster Group update, Chief Investment Officer, Kent Kramer discusses current circumstances in the bond market.
Chart of the Month – May 2022
Since the beginning of 2020, checkable deposits have quadrupled, giving consumers the ability to continue spending and withstand increased prices. What does this mean for inflation and prices in the future?
Chart of the Month – Aug 2023
Increasing interest rates have many effects, not only on the economy, but also on stocks. Given the recent rally, we wanted to highlight that rising rates do not always mean that stocks will go down. While the stock market is not making new all-time highs just yet, the market has been resilient to a regime thought to be a drag on the markets.
Chart of the Month – Mar 2022
Are you feeling the pain at the pump? What is driving oil prices higher?
Chart of the Month – May 2022
Since the beginning of 2020, checkable deposits have quadrupled, giving consumers the ability to continue spending and withstand increased prices. What does this mean for inflation and prices in the future?
Chart of the Month – Aug 2023
Increasing interest rates have many effects, not only on the economy, but also on stocks. Given the recent rally, we wanted to highlight that rising rates do not always mean that stocks will go down. While the stock market is not making new all-time highs just yet, the market has been resilient to a regime thought to be a drag on the markets.
Chart of the Month – Mar 2022
Are you feeling the pain at the pump? What is driving oil prices higher?
May 22, 2020 Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds
0:51 - Recap of the News this Week
2:40 - Market Results for the Week
3:42 - What Do Low Interest Rates Mean for Investors?
6:40 - Fixed Income Analysis
7:45 - Corporate Bond Default Rates
8:21 - Corporate Bonds vs Treasuries
2:40 - Market Results for the Week
3:42 - What Do Low Interest Rates Mean for Investors?
6:40 - Fixed Income Analysis
7:45 - Corporate Bond Default Rates
8:21 - Corporate Bonds vs Treasuries
Fitch Downgrade: A Closer Look | Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing » Diversification
Fitch downgraded US government debt from its pristine AAA rating to one notch lower at AA+. While this news may raise some eyebrows, it is essential to keep it in perspective. This week, Matt Moklestad and Michael Westphal have a conversation about its implications and the necessity of diversification.
A Look Under the Hood of a Bond Fund | Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds
A lot of investors may be wondering how rising interest rates might be impacting their investments, so today, we're going to talk about bond funds -- how they operate, some of the details, and see how they're responding to this environment.
March 8, 2021 Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds
In 2020 interest rates hit an all-time low, and now interest rates are on the move again. It seems like investors are taking notice. This week, Matt Moklestad looks at interest rates, bonds, and inflation expectations.
What This Year Reminds Us About Fixed Income
Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds
This year has reminded us of the many important roles that fixed income can play in portfolios.
Bear Markets and Life Jackets
Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds
For anyone invested right now, it feels like we’re sinking. But just as boats have lifejackets to keep you afloat, your financial life should have its own lifejackets in place to help keep you from sinking in bear market times like these.
The Seesaw of Finance
Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds
There are parallels between concepts in finance and concepts in physics. Let's take a look.