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The Seesaw of Finance
Category: Investing » Interest Rates
There are parallels between concepts in finance and concepts in physics. Let's take a look.
A Conversation with Award-Winning Portfolio Manager Mary Ellen Stanek | Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing » Interest Rates
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.
3 Reasons to Own Foreign Stocks … Now! | Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing » Interest Rates
You may find yourself asking, "Why should I be invested outside the US, when the US market is doing so well relative to foreign stocks?" This week, Kent Kramer explains how this question can be answered by understanding risk management, global opportunities, and the currency effect.
Chart of the Month – May 2024
Category: Investing » Interest Rates
While cash may offer stability and security in the short term, the DFA Returns Web chart from 1926 through February 2024 suggests that the growth potential in stocks offers a higher rewarding investment opportunity in the long run.
What’s Up (or Down) with the Bonds? | Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing » Interest Rates
Investors have been puzzled this year, maybe even disappointed, that the bond market broadly has seen negative returns. How can this be when many money markets and bonds have stated yields of more than 5%? This week, Kent Kramer explains why.
Chart of the Month – August 2024
Category: Investing » Interest Rates
Understanding Mortgage Rates: A Conversation with Todd Smith of Bank Iowa | Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing » Interest Rates
This week, Matt Moklestad has a conversation with Todd Smith, the Mortgage Director at Bank Iowa, as he breaks down the complexities of mortgage rates. With nearly 30 years of experience in the banking and mortgage industry, Todd shares insights on how mortgage rates are determined, the factors that influence them, and tips for securing the best rates.
Chart of the Month – November 2024
Category: Investing » Interest Rates
When we examine the historical relationship between equities and cash, it becomes evident that while cash may offer safety and short-term stability, equities tend to outperform over time. For long-term investors, remember that your plan should influence the portfolio and that reacting to market conditions is not a wise reason to change your plan.