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Behavioral Finance
Market Perspective: There are No Rewards Without Risk
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2022 reminded investors of the risk from investing, but none of this makes losses palatable. As the old axiom goes, “there are no rewards without risk.” Here's perspective from Marta Norton, CIO, Americas, Morningstar Investment Management LLC.
Personalization
An Inside Look at Direct Indexing
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Direct indexing is becoming a key addition to financial advisors’ toolkits. It provides the ability to tailor an index, like removing a stock or even industry, which can bring the fun back to investing and help with after-tax outcomes.So, what’s all the fuss about? What are the salient points you need to know? Who’s it right for? And what are the thorny issues to weigh?
Goals/Needs-Based Investing
Helping Clients Act on 2023’s Opportunities – At Any Age
While the principles of good investing haven’t changed, clients’ perceptions and their outlook for 2023 likely have. We believe in preparation, not prediction, when helping investors navigate the wide range of possible outcomes ahead. In the 2023 market outlook from Morningstar Investment Management, you’ll gain perspective on the current financial environment and positive steps to help address financial planning opportunities.
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields fall sharply on promising economic data
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U.S. Treasury yields fell across the curve to start the year.
Market Outlooks
Weekly Investment Commentary: Out with the old, in with the same old…for now
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We prefer a quality tilt in fixed income portfolios, given that the hawkish Fed continues to hike rates into a slowing economy, and the economic impact of these hikes may not be felt for 12 to 18 months.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
House Chaos a Preview of What’s to Come
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Let’s take a look at what happened, and what it could mean for the ability of Congress to shape federal policy — or get anything done — over the next two years.
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields fall as the Fed hikes once more
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U.S. Treasury yields fell last week. The November U.S. CPI report showed a smaller-than-expected monthly increase.