Morningstar Videos

Gaffney: Get Away From Market Risk Now

Joe@morningstar.com — Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 CST

Given valuations and where interest rates are headed, you don't want a lot of market risk now, says Eaton Vance Bond manager Kathleen Gaffney.

5 Names From Our 5 Sources of Moats

Joe@morningstar.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:00:00 CST

Morningstar's Matt Coffina and Elizabeth Collins discuss how our moat committee distinguishes companies with moats, and they offer examples of stocks that carry these competitive advantages.

Johnson: Fed Still Has Room to Run

Joe@morningstar.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 CST

The Federal Reserve has leeway to remain stimulative, given lackluster economic growth amid current export and fiscal policy headwinds, says Morningstar's director of economic analysis.

The Friday Five

Joe@morningstar.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 CST

Five stats from the market and the stories behind them. This week: $3 trillion in stimulus (but how much more?), a $1 billion question mark at Yahoo, more.

What Is Value Investing and Value-Driven Asset Allocation?

Joe@morningstar.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 CST

Morningstar's Daniel Needham explains how investors can use a value strategy to dictate their asset allocation over time.

Avoid Being Your Portfolio's Own Worst Enemy

Joe@morningstar.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 CST

On average, investors underperform a simple buy-and-hold strategy by 3% per year, says Barclays' Greg Davies. So how can we avoid making bad investment decisions?

Get a Handle on Your Portfolio

Joe@morningstar.com — Sun, 19 May 2013 06:00:00 CST

Ahead of Portfolio Makeover Week, Morningstar's Christine Benz offers tips to alleviate common concerns over retirement readiness, inflation, allocation, and more.

6 Reasons to Check Your Expectations for the Economy

Joe@morningstar.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:00:00 CST

Why Morningstar's Bob Johnson is not the most optimistic guy on the street.

Sri-Kumar: Time for a Central Bank Exit Plan

Joe@morningstar.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:00:00 CST

Aggressive easing policies, particularly in the U.S. and Japan, are creating a global currency war and establishing the foundation for a possible worldwide recession, says Komal Sri-Kumar.

No Great Rotation Into Equity Funds Yet

Joe@morningstar.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:00 CST

After strong flows into stock funds earlier this year, investor interest in equities is waning as bond funds remain in high demand, says Morningstar's Mike Rawson.