WEALTHTRACK

WEALTHTRACK episode 2046 originally broadcast on May 11, 2024 More Info: https://wealthtrack.com/pimcos-dan-ivascyn-on-why-bond-returns-are-the-most-attractive-in-years-rivaling-stocks-and-cash/

WEALTHTRACK episode 2044 broadcast on May 04, 2024 More info: https://wealthtrack.com/influential-labor-economist-teresa-ghilarducci-on-why-working-longer-is-not-a-retirement-solution/ Bookshelf : Work, Retire, Repeat: The Uncertainty of Retirement in the New Economy https://amzn.to/44nREYI Rescuing Retirement: A Plan to Guarantee Retirement Security for All Americans https://amzn.to/3wgSIBe

Part 2 of 2: Strong demand and limited supply have created long-term opportunities in residential real estate. Top ranked Baron Real Estate Fund manager, Jeff Kolitch shares his highest conviction investments.

Top-ranked real estate fund manager Jeffrey Kolitch discusses the compelling opportunities he is finding in the much-maligned commercial real estate industry.

Influential economist and strategist Ed Yardeni tackles why AI isn’t intelligent, why economists have been so wrong, and the bull market could continue. WEALTHTRACK episode 2040 broadcast on March 30, 2024.

Causeway Capital’s Sarah Ketterer describes a range of global companies with outstanding values. WEALTHTRACK #2039 broadcast on March, 22, 2024March

Leading bond analyst Martin Fridson explains his tested strategy for identifying top-performing stocks for the year ahead. WEALTHTRACK #2038 broadcast on March 15, 2024

Part 1 of 2: Leading bond analyst Martin Fridson explains his tested strategy for identifying top-performing stocks for the year ahead. WEALTHTRACK #2037 broadcast on March 8, 2024

Part 2 of 2 How to streamline your retirement planning by decluttering and consolidating accounts with Morningstar’s retirement guru, Christine Benz. WEALTHTRACK episode 2033 was originally broadcast on February 09,2024.

We speak with Christine Benz, Morningstar's personal finance guru, about the significant impact of higher yields on retirement planning. Benz discusses the potential benefits of adding a basic fixed immediate annuity to retirement plans, the importance of asset location for higher-yielding assets, and the advantages of investing in defined maturity bond funds. She also shares insights on the i...

We dive into the real risks facing the markets with global value investor Matthew McLennan. As markets climb a wall of worry, McLennan shares his insights on protecting yourself from inevitable declines and sticking to a disciplined investment approach. We explore the key concerns and opportunities in the financial landscape. Stay tuned for valuable insights from McLennan, Co-Head of the global va...

Join renowned financial thought leader and strategist Jason Trennert as he shares his major investment themes for 2024 in this episode of WEALTHTRACK. Gain insights into the current state of the economy and markets and discover potential risks and opportunities that lie ahead. Trennert discusses the performance of giant tech stocks, the importance of portfolio rebalancing, and investment strategie...

We have a fascinating discussion with Sebastien Page, Head of T Rowe Price's global multi-asset division, about the new regime we find ourselves in. But what exactly does this regime change mean? Well, for the first time in 40 years, we have seen a higher high in fed funds, marking the end of the era of near-zero interest rates. This shift has significant implications for portfolio constructio...

In this episode of WEALTHTRACK, we explore the topic of emerging markets and their current investment potential. Our guest, Andrew Foster, a renowned portfolio manager and founder of Seafarer Capital Partners, shares his insights on why emerging markets are no longer a growth story. Foster emphasizes that the investment case for emerging markets lies in individual companies rather than countries....

David Giroux discusses the impact of AI on companies' cost structures and margins, highlighting the potential for increased productivity. Companies like Alphabet (Google) and their use of AI to make programmers more productive, leading to margin expansion. Giroux also discusses investment opportunities in sectors like utilities, healthcare, and industrials, emphasizing the importance of a long...

Annually, the anticipation for economist Ed Hyman's insights peaks as he's consistently ranked Wall Street's top economist for 43 years. Last year, he tracked the Federal Reserve's tightening policies, predicting a slowdown in inflation and warning of a potential recession if credit conditions tightened further.  WEALTHTRACK episode 2024 broadcast on December 08, 2023 More Info: ht...

Jeff Schultze, head of economic and market strategy at ClearBridge Investments, discusses the possibility of a recession and the current state of the economy. He shares insights on recession risk indicators, the consumer's financial health, the banking system, and the Federal Reserve's ability to respond. WEALTHTRACK Episode 2023, published on December 1, 2023 More Info: https://wealthtrac...

Two leading municipal bond managers, Duane McAllister and Lyle Fitterer, who oversee Baird’s award-winning suite of municipal bond funds, including its 5-star, Silver-rated Baird Core Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, present a compelling case for muni bonds. WEALTHTRACK Episode 2022, published on November 23, 2023 More Info: https://wealthtrack.com/the-highest-yields-in-nearly-20-years-make-a-com...

Part 2 of 2 Financial thought leader and historian James Grant is marking the 40th anniversary of his influential Grant’s Interest Rate Observer, a twice-monthly, self-described “independent, value-oriented and contrary-minded journal of the financial markets.” Grant shares his insights on a wide range of financial topics, including booms and busts, corporate finance, inflation, and the evolution...

Part 1 of 2 James Grant, Founder and Editor of Grant's Interest Rate Observer , joins us to discuss the history of bond market cycles and why the dramatic rise in interest rates that began in March of last year might have ushered in a prolonged bear market in bonds. Grant argues that bond yields have trended in generation-length periods, with each cycle lasting at least 20 years. He believes t...

Bruce Berkowitz is the founder and CEO of Fairholme Capital Management and a legendary value investor. In this exclusive interview, he talks about his deep value, contrarian approach, his current strategy, and the lessons he's learned over the years. Berkowitz's Fairholme Fund was once a top performer, returning better than 13% annualized returns in its first decade. But it has since lagge...

In a world where stocks have been the go-to asset class for income and returns, bonds are making a comeback. That's the view of Mary Ellen Stanek, Co-Chief Investment Officer of Baird Advisors and President of the Baird Funds, who says that the Federal Reserve's aggressive rate hikes have made bonds more attractive to investors. Stanek argues that the rapid rise in interest rates has creat...

The political, demographic, and policy headwinds causing China’s economy to slow and possibly unravel with serious repercussions for the world’s economies and markets. WEALTHTRACK Episode 2016, published on October 12, 2023

Part 2 of 2 Our rare interview with legendary investor Steven Romick, Co-Portfolio Manager of the FPA Crescent Fund which he founded 30 years ago. Morningstar gives the gold-rated fund high marks for its focus on capital preservation and strong stewardship. Since 1993, Crescent has generated equity-like returns with less risk than the overall market. Its nearly 10% annualized returns match the S&a...

Is the 60/40 Portfolio Is Obsolete? The traditional 60/40 portfolio of 60% stocks and 40% bonds has been a staple of investment advice for decades. But in 2022, it failed to deliver the goods, declining about 16%. Mark Cortazzo says that the rapid rise in interest rates has caused a "massive change" in fixed-income returns. This means that traditional safe assets are back, and it's t...