May 22, 2020 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing

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

Mutual Funds and ETFs: What’s the Difference?

Category: Investing

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.

May 15, 2020 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing

By Kent Kramer

05/15/2020

0:58 - Recap of the News this Week
2:14 - Market Results for the Week
3:01 - What Companies Will Do Best Coming Out of the Crisis?
3:40 - Quality and Growth
7:04 - Growth or Value
9:32 - Growth or Value or Something Else?

May 7, 2020 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing

By Kent Kramer

05/07/2020

2:03 - Recap of the News this Week
4:17 - Market Results for the Week
4:45 - Largest US Companies in the NASDAQ Index
9:15 - A Historical Look at NASDAQ Returns

Vaccine for Physician Pocketbooks

Category: Investing » Asset Allocation

By Ross Polking

05/07/2020

While many in the healthcare profession are working tirelessly to meet the demands the COVID-19 virus has placed on the system, others have seen their hours cut and sources of income dwindle. Here are some options for those of you whose financial situation has changed dramatically in the past few months.

May 1, 2020 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing

By Kent Kramer

05/01/2020

0:58 - The Week in Review
3:54 - March vs. April Markets
5:17 - Historical Look at the S&P 500
7:03 - Economy is Not the Market

Four Ways to Connect with Foster Group

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty

By Emily Appelgate

04/29/2020

How can you stay connected financially during this time?

April 24, 2020 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing

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.

Cloudy Markets Still Have a Silver (Tax) Lining

Category: Investing » Diversification

By Marcus Iwig

04/24/2020

During negative market cycles, there are some planning and investment strategies that might strengthen your financial plans. One such opportunity is tax-loss harvesting