June 7, 2021 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Alternative Investments

By Kent Kramer

06/07/2021

It’s summertime and we have two summer’s worth of movies to look forward to after 2020’s reduced calendar. AMC, a company that runs movie theaters has seen their stock value go way up in the past few weeks. Is this about great movies or something else? This week Kent Kramer talks about two different valuation theories: Firm Foundation Theory and Castle-in-the-air Theory.

Decoding Crypto(currency) Webinar, June 3, 2021

Category: Investing » Alternative Investments

By Foster Group

06/03/2021

Are you curious about all the buzz around Cryptocurrency? What is it and should you consider investing in it? Tune in to our on-demand webinar where Kent Kramer, Jason Brown, and Ryne Oller dive into decoding cryptocurrency.

May 24, 2021 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing

By Kent Kramer

05/24/2021

This week Kent Kramer talks with Daniel Wallick from Vanguard for part two of our interview. This second part focuses on constructing a portfolio, different types of primary goals, and comparing your success to others’.

May 10, 2021 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds

By Kent Kramer

05/10/2021

Daniel Wallick joins us from Vanguard for a two-part interview on our bi-monthly Financial Perspectives. This first part centers on interest rates, inflation, and the bond market. Are you wondering about what part bonds play in your portfolio and what do interest rates and potential inflation have to do with that?

Webinar: Creating Your Paycheck in Retirement

Category: Financial Planning

By Joe Bantz

04/29/2021

Joe Bantz and Jason Brown discuss strategies for tapping into your portfolio during retirement.

April 26, 2021 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Apply Markets

By Kent Kramer

04/26/2021

Markets have been reaching some all-time highs recently. US stock markets, foreign stock markets, even newer assets like bitcoin, SPACs, and NFTs have been soaring much of the past six months. At these relatively high values more than a few skeptics are predicting a fall. Some say correction – a temporary minor adjustment; some say crash – major problem ahead. Is there a reason to be acrophobic – fearful about markets at record heights?

April 12, 2021 Financial Perspectives

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

By Kent Kramer

04/12/2021

One of my favorite comedians has always been Steve Martin. One of his funnier routines was “let’s get small.” Lately small company stocks have been outperforming their large company counterparts and it’s hard not to notice. What is a small company and why the outperformance recently?

March 22, 2021 Financial Perspectives

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

By Kent Kramer

03/22/2021

Many indicators say the US and global economy are growing at rates faster than expected. Most of this is welcome news given the past 12 months. But is there a danger the economy could overheat? Inflation continues to be on the minds of some, should it be on yours as well?

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 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

June 15, 2020 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty

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

June 8, 2020 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Economics

By Kent Kramer

06/08/2020

1:45 - Last Week's News
3:06 - Last Week's Financial Highlights
4:40 - How Will the US Pay for All This New Debt Spending?
7:54 - What Does GDP Mean for the Stock Market?

May 29, 2020 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Apply Markets

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

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

May 14, 2020 J. Ann Selzer Event

Category: Foster Group

By Foster Group

05/21/2020

Watch J. Ann Selzer's data-driven presentation on the political scene over the past year, the trends around the upcoming general election, and other topics.

May 15, 2020 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Diversification

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 » Diversification

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

May 1, 2020 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Economics

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

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.

April 17, 2020 Financial Perspectives

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

By Kent Kramer

04/17/2020

Kent gives a recap of the market over the past week including a look at the current state of unemployment. He also takes a look back at the past 20 years of asset class returns.