3 Reasons to Own Foreign Stocks … Now! | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Apply Markets

By Kent Kramer

04/22/2024

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.

The Market: The Original AI | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Apply Markets

By Kent Kramer

05/06/2024

The acronym “AI” has become synonymous with Artificial Intelligence. But what is Aggregate Intelligence -- "AI"? This week, Kent Kramer explains how trusting markets and harnessing their power and prices is a fundamentally sound way to invest.

Beyond Traditional Investments Video

Category: Investing » Alternative Investments

By Matt Moklestad

08/09/2019

Are alternative investments right for you? Matt Moklestad shares some things to consider when looking into this asset class.

Concentration Can Be a Killer

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Apply Markets

By Matt Moklestad

04/23/2020

Matt Moklestad gives a brief reminder of why diversification is important, especially in these volatile times.

May 22, 2020 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Factors / Premiums » Credit Quality (Fixed Income)

By Matt Moklestad

05/22/2020

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

June 22, 2020 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Diversification

By Matt Moklestad

06/22/2020

0:45 - News: June 15th – June 19th, 2020
2:49 - Markets: June 15th – June 19th, 2020
3:47 - What Is a REIT?
4:28 - How Have REITs Been Impacted So Far in 2020?
5:14 - REIT Sectors & YTD Returns
6:55 - A Closer Look at Office REITs

March 8, 2021 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Factors / Premiums » Duration / Term (Fixed Income)

By Matt Moklestad

03/08/2021

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.

June 21, 2021 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing

By Matt Moklestad

06/21/2021

As investors we are bombarded with continuous news on the stock market and bonds. We think it can be helpful to take a step back and ask the question: are the indexes on the financial media a proper point of reference for you?

July 26th, 2021 Financial Perspectives – ESG Investing Pt 1

Category: Investing

By Matt Moklestad

07/26/2021

It seems like more and more, share holders and the government are asking corporations to do more than just produce profits. This leads us to part one of two videos on ESG Investing.