Investing Insights

Fixed-income investors, bonds are rising to the occasion and looking attractive again. Their yields are higher, and they have delivered as diversifiers against stock sell-offs this year. Yet, uncertainty has muddled the outlook as the bond market seeks clarity about tariffs, inflation, and interest rates.Paul Olmsted c

Daniel Sotiroff, senior manager research analyst for Morningstar Research Services, explains how covered-call ETFs work along with the popular investment’s risks and rewards.   On this episode:What are covered-call ETFs, and how do they work?Why are retirees and other income investors drawn to these ETFs? What’s making

Amy Arnott, portfolio strategist for Morningstar Inc., discusses how a popular dividend investing strategy works, and who would or wouldn’t benefit from it.   On this episode:Let’s focus on when dividend reinvesting works as a strategy and when it does not. Who should consider reinvesting dividends?When shouldn’t an in

Michael Field, European Market Strategist at Morningstar Holland, talks about tariff risks for key sectors and European stock performance as market volatility persists.   On this episode: President Trump pushed his tariff deadline from July to August. How are global markets reacting to the uncertainty during this tarif

Sarah Hansen, Morningstar Inc’s senior markets reporter, discusses the uncertain outlook for the third quarter and how investors should prepare for market volatility. What Was Surprising From Q2 Market Volatility Mixed Expectations as Trump’s Tariff Deadline Approaches How Should Investors Prepare Themselves for Market

Two Morningstar research leaders join Investing Insights to discuss whether US investors should consider international stocks and fixed income. They are Dominic Pappalardo, chief multi-asset strategist, and Philip Straehl, chief investment officer for the Americas, for Morningstar Wealth, part of registered investment