Morningstar Videos

Gaffney: Get Away From Market Risk Now

miriam.sjoblom@morningstar.com (Miriam Sjoblom, CFA) — 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.

Get a Handle on Your Portfolio

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.

Sri-Kumar: Time for a Central Bank Exit Plan

jeremy.glaser@morningstar.com (Jeremy Glaser) — 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.

6 Reasons to Check Your Expectations for the Economy

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:00:00 CST

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

No Great Rotation Into Equity Funds Yet

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.

Gateway's Unique Approach to Protect From Market Cataclysms

philip.guziec@morningstar.com (Philip Guziec, CFA) — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 CST

Gateway's Harry Merriken discusses how the fund's stocks-and-options strategy hedges against volatility to keep people invested in equities, while its tax efficiency is an added bonus.

Commodity Price Drop Creating CEF Bargains

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:00:00 CST

The recent sell-off of gold and other commodities has led to advantageous discounts for precious-metals CEFs, but the funds should remain a small portion of your portfolio.

Social Security: Know the Rules on Spousal Benefits

christine.benz@morningstar.com (Christine Benz) — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:00:00 CST

The decision about when to file for Social Security benefits is a complicated one, and it gets even more complex when two spouses are involved.

401(k) Pros and Cons

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:00:00 CST

These plans offer investors many benefits in saving for retirement, but they also have their drawbacks.

The Friday Five

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 CST

Five stats from the market and the stories behind them. This week: falling sales for Wal-Mart, rising hopes for Google, and a tremendous jump in Japan.