June 15, 2020 Financial Perspectives

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By Kent Kramer

06/15/2020

1:20 - Economic Update
3:55 - Market Review
5:28 - Will a Recession Be Bad for Small Company Stocks?
14:52 - Quote of the Week

ESG Investing. What Does It Mean to be a Responsible Investor?

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Advance with Science

By Kent Kramer

06/10/2020

ESG investing is growing in popularity and public interest. The values being expressed through ESG related portfolio decisions are as diverse as the universe of investors participating in global markets today.

What I Think About When Working From Home

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By Walt Mozdzer

05/29/2020

In the blink of an eye, it seems, our lives have taken a major turn, because of a sneaky, harmful, invisible germ. The concept of uncertainty is real and palpable.

May 29, 2020 Financial Perspectives

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By Kent Kramer

05/29/2020

0:55 - This Week's News
2:39 - This Week's Financial Highlights
4:36 - Why Is the Stock Market Up When the Economy Is Down?
5:12 - Stock Prices Are Forward Looking
8:06 - Average Returns After Downturns Have Been Positive

Grow Through What You Go Through

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By Nikki Nee

05/22/2020

While this time has been incredibly difficult for so many, I hope that people look back on this time and remember the lessons they learned rather than the struggles they suffered.  

Mutual Funds and ETFs: What’s the Difference?

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Advance with Science

By Ryan Lamoureux

05/19/2020

There are structural differences between an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) and a mutual fund that can create advantages to using one over the other.

Four Ways to Connect with Foster Group

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By Emily Appelgate

04/29/2020

How can you stay connected financially during this time?

April 24, 2020 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Avoid Predictable Disappointments

By Kent Kramer

04/24/2020

Kent gives a quick recap of market performance so far this year and why it’s important for investors to stay invested. He also takes a look at the oil price shock and how oil and energy prices have affected the economy historically.

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.