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A Conversation with Award-Winning Portfolio Manager Mary Ellen Stanek | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds

By Kent Kramer

04/08/2024

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.

Does Cash Look Better Than Stocks? | Financial Perspectives (In a Minute)

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds

By Kent Kramer

08/21/2023

With interest rates as high as they've been in 15 years, some are asking, "Are stocks necessary, or even advisable, for investments today?" This week, Kent Kramer looks at how cash vs stocks have performed over the years and shares important lessons learned.

Fitch Downgrade: A Closer Look | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Diversification

By Matt Moklestad

08/07/2023

Fitch downgraded US government debt from its pristine AAA rating to one notch lower at AA+. While this news may raise some eyebrows, it is essential to keep it in perspective. This week, Matt Moklestad and Michael Westphal have a conversation about its implications and the necessity of diversification.

Debt Ceiling Politics & Markets | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds

By Kent Kramer

05/08/2023

Politics are always in the news. Right now, we're hearing a lot about the debt ceiling and the need to increase the US debt ceiling so the government can pay their bills ... or maybe not. This week, Kent Kramer provides an overview of debt ceiling history and what we are seeing today.

2022 In Review: What Did We Learn? | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds

By Kent Kramer

01/13/2023

2022 was one of those years many would like to forget – but before we put it completely in the rear-view mirror, what are the lessons that we can take forward to help us in 2023?

Are Rising Rates a Blessing or a Curse? | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds

By Kent Kramer

09/27/2022

With the Fed having aggressively raised their target rate all year long and bond markets, as well as stock markets, having tough years, are rising rates a blessing or a curse?

Are Rising Rates a Blessing or a Curse? | Financial Perspectives (In a Minute)

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds

By Kent Kramer

09/27/2022

With the Fed having aggressively raised their target rate all year long and bond markets, as well as stock markets, having tough years, are rising rates a blessing or a curse?

Webinar: Making Your Own Path Through Election Year Financial Markets

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty

By Kent Kramer

08/30/2022

There's always concern and uncertainty present in election years. Predicting the markets impact of potential political transition isn't easy for anyone. With inflation rising, it's understandable to be concerned. Is there another way to think about the unknown?

Is Now a Good Time to Invest? | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds

By Kent Kramer

08/08/2022

A popular question investors often ask is whether NOW is a good time to invest. This week, Kent Kramer talks about what is happening in markets now, and in the past, and what investors may want to know.

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Debt Ceiling Politics & Markets | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds

By Kent Kramer

05/08/2023

2022 In Review: What Did We Learn? | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds

By Kent Kramer

01/13/2023

2022 was one of those years many would like to forget – but before we put it completely in the rear-view mirror, what are the lessons that we can take forward to help us in 2023?

Are Rising Rates a Blessing or a Curse? | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds

By Kent Kramer

09/27/2022

With the Fed having aggressively raised their target rate all year long and bond markets, as well as stock markets, having tough years, are rising rates a blessing or a curse?

Are Rising Rates a Blessing or a Curse? | Financial Perspectives (In a Minute)

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds

By Kent Kramer

09/27/2022

With the Fed having aggressively raised their target rate all year long and bond markets, as well as stock markets, having tough years, are rising rates a blessing or a curse?

Webinar: Making Your Own Path Through Election Year Financial Markets

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty

By Kent Kramer

08/30/2022

Is Now a Good Time to Invest? | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds

By Kent Kramer

08/08/2022

Is Now a Good Time to Invest? | Financial Perspectives (In a Minute)

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds

By Kent Kramer

08/08/2022

Knowing What Not To Do | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds

By Kent Kramer

05/09/2022

Stocks are down. Bonds are down. Inflation is up. There is a war in Europe. When nothing feels certain, what should investors do? One of the things we can do is pay attention to something else.

How Can Investors Benefit from Higher Rates? | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds

By Kent Kramer

04/25/2022

With inflation and interest rates rising, are there any silver linings for investors? One DIY US government bond investment you may not have heard about will soon be yielding over 9%. This week, Kent Kramer takes a look at I Bonds, what is happening in markets and the global economy, and what investors may want to know.

Q1 Wrap Up: Ukraine, Inflation, Interest Rates | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds

By Kent Kramer

04/11/2022

The first quarter of 2022 is in the books and once again, surprising events dominated the news. Russia invading Ukraine and the continued climb in inflation were the focus of attention and for good reason. In this week's Financial Perspectives, we'll take a look at what is happening in markets and the global economy and what investors may want to know.

A Look Under the Hood of a Bond Fund | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds

By Matt Moklestad

02/22/2022

A lot of investors may be wondering how rising interest rates might be impacting their investments, so today, we're going to talk about bond funds -- how they operate, some of the details, and see how they're responding to this environment.

New Year – Rates are Rising | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds

By Kent Kramer

01/10/2022

Welcome to 2022 where the news seem to focus, again, on rising rates –for COVID infections due to Omicron, inflation, and interest rates. The markets seem to be most concerned about interest rates. This week Kent Kramer looks at why that might be the case and what may be in store for interest rates in 2022.

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