January 29, 2021 Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing
What game is being played between Reddit and Wall Street? This week we explore what's been going on with GameStop stock and how short selling works.
January 25, 2021 Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing
Four years ago, Donald Trump was elected President of the United States and small company stocks went up over 20% in three months post-election. In the three months since Joe Biden was elected President of the United States, small company stocks are up over 30%. Do small company stock investors just like new Presidents?
January 11, 2021 Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing
2020 had some very real rollercoaster moments – the question for markets and the economy is whether there is any reason to think they won’t hold up during and after our latest ride?
December 21st, 2020 Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing
1:07 - In the News: Vaccines, Employment, and Markets
4:09 – Bitcoin and Tesla Market Performance
5:00 – Bitcoin: What is it?
9:08 – Bitcoin Risks
4:09 – Bitcoin and Tesla Market Performance
5:00 – Bitcoin: What is it?
9:08 – Bitcoin Risks
December 7th, 2020 Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing
1:10 - In the News: COVID-19 Surges, Vaccines, and Employment
3:32 – November Market Review
4:14 – Equity Factors
4:41 – Macroeconomic Factors Overview
5:00 – Style Factors Overview
7:07 – Style Factors in the Market
3:32 – November Market Review
4:14 – Equity Factors
4:41 – Macroeconomic Factors Overview
5:00 – Style Factors Overview
7:07 – Style Factors in the Market
November 23, 2020 Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing
1:13 - In the News: COVID-19 Cases, Employment Recovery
2:36 – Elections through Inaugurations
3:15 – Equity Factors: Comparison of Various Stock Indexes
5:24 – Expectations: Thinking Back to March 23, 2020
2:36 – Elections through Inaugurations
3:15 – Equity Factors: Comparison of Various Stock Indexes
5:24 – Expectations: Thinking Back to March 23, 2020
Elections and Your Money Part II: Post-Election
Category: Investing
In this Q+A-style webinar, Kent Kramer and Jason Brown addressed: Questions arising from the November 3rd election, what has, hasn’t, and could change as a result of our country’s decision, and how investors should respond to the uncertainty surrounding the election.
October 26, 2020 Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing
1:42 - In the News: Expansion in the US
2:24 - Recent Market Performance
5:07 - Patience: Why This Election is Different
6:52 - Elections Through Inaugurations: Should You Stay Invested?
October 12, 2020 Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing
1:15 - In the News: What Employment Can Tell Us About Economic Recovery
2:52 - Stock Market Returns in October
3:43 - Value Stocks vs Growth Stocks Historical Returns
5:19 - Why Do Value Stocks Tend to Outperform Growth Stocks?
9:37 - What Should I be Investing in Now?
Coronavirus Worries Drive Economic Uncertainty and Stock Market Declines
Category: Investing
In this 20 minute webinar, Foster Group's Chief Investment Officer, Kent Kramer, explains how the market has responded to the coronavirus outbreak and how investors should react to the recent market declines.
March 20, 2020 Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing
In this Foster Group update, Chief Investment Officer, Kent Kramer discusses current circumstances in the bond market.
Beyond Traditional Investments Video
Category: Investing
Are alternative investments right for you? Matt Moklestad shares some things to consider when looking into this asset class.
Today’s Markets Are Powerful Partners for Investor Success
Category: Investing
Kent Kramer explains how investors can make today's market's their partners for investor success.
Index vs. Active – Tracking the Costs
Category: Investing
Foster Group Chief Investment Officer, Kent Kramer, discusses the various costs associated with Active and Index Investing.
Is Your Portfolio Aligned with Your Purpose and Plans?
Category: Investing
Kent Kramer explains how to align your portfolio with your purpose and plans.
Asset Allocation – Explaining 85% of Your Return
Category: Investing
Watch this video blog by Foster Group Chief Investment Officer, Kent Kramer, as he helps explain 85% of your return!