This episode features insights from members of the Fisher Investments’ Investment Policy Committee. Learn more about lessons investors can learn from 2020, the importance of a macroeconomic perspective for stock investors, and what potential trouble spots might be on the horizon. Also, find out why the reality of the continuing economic recovery doesn’t always match up with the perception. And Ken Fisher shares his thoughts on how political gridlock could affect markets in the US and the rest of the world. The episode features excerpts from one of Fisher Investments’ recent client-exclusive Capital Markets Update sessions.

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March 2021 - Capital Markets Update Excerpts

In part 1 of 2, we answer listener questions about cryptocurrencies and evaluate investor expectations about inflation. This episode features Mike Hanson—Senior Vice President of Research, member of Fisher Investments’ Investment Policy Committee and host of The Well-Read Investor.

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May 2021 - Listener Mailbag Part 1

In part 2 of 2, we answer listener questions about trade and explore how cybersecurity is affecting investors’ discussions about trade. We also explore questions about China’s economic recovery and the proposed US infrastructure plans. 
This episode features Mike Hanson—Senior Vice President of Research, member of Fisher Investments’ Investment Policy Committee and host of The Well-Read Investor.

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May 2021 - Listener Mailbag Part 2

In this episode, we examine some important financial planning tips to consider in the second half of 2021. Host Mike Hanson (Senior Vice President of Research) interviews Hailey Bill (Associate Vice President of Financial Planning) about the impact of recent legislation on families’ financial planning. Mike and Hailey also discuss why investors might consider a Roth IRA conversion in the remaining months of 2021, as well as charitable gifting strategies that could save your family money in the long run.

Visit our episode page (https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/podcasts/market-insights) where you’ll find links to more information about these topics, along with important deadlines for financial planning. 

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Financial Planning Tips to Round Out 2021 - August 2021

This episode features timely insights from members of Fisher Investments’ Investment Policy Committee. Learn why the COVID-19 Delta variant and slower economic growth aren’t necessarily headwinds for stocks. Also, find out more about the current inflation situation and what market risks may sit on the horizon. And Ken Fisher shares his thoughts on the state of the current bull market. The episode features excerpts from one of Fisher Investments’ recent client-exclusive Capital Markets Update sessions.

Visit our web page (https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/podcasts/market-insights), where you’ll find links to more information about these topics. 

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Capital Markets Update Excerpts - Oct 2021

This episode features insights from across Fisher Investments to answer listener questions about inflation and explore how labor shortages and supply chain disruptions are affecting stocks. We also delve into the latest on China. 

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Insights on Inflation, Supply Chains, China & More – Dec. 2021 Listener Mailbag

Financial scams and fraud affect more and more people around the world. In this episode, we examine who’s at risk and discuss some tips to help you recognize scams. We also investigate three common types of scams (advance-pay scams, romance scams and trusted-individual scams) to understand how they work and how to protect against them. 

Visit our episode page (https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/podcasts/market-insights/january-2022-protecting-your-family-from-financial-scams) where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you identify and report scams and fraud to protect your family. 

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Protecting Your Family From Financial Scams – Jan 2022

The energy sector and energy companies are connected to many of the biggest news stories of 2022: the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the subsequent Western sanctions and the ongoing inflation situation. In this episode, we examine how this critical sector affects the global economy and financial markets. 

Visit our episode page (https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/podcasts/market-insights), where you’ll find links to more information and resources about how markets are reacting to the energy sector, inflation and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. 

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Russia, Inflation and the Energy Sector - June 2022

Achieving your long-term investing goals can be easier if you have a solid plan. But, when markets get turbulent, even experienced investors can question their decisions. On this episode, we’ll examine ways to become a more effective long-term investor and stick to your plan over time. 

Visit our episode page, where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you on the path to becoming a more effective long-term investor. 

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Becoming an Effective Long-Term Investor - Nov. 2022

On this episode, we’ll look at three big investment themes you may want to watch in 2023: inflation, rising interest rates and the potential for a recession. You’ll hear from some Fisher Investments’ main portfolio decision makers — members of the Investment Policy Committee. 

On our episode page (https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/podcasts/march-2023-three-investing-trends-to-watch-in-2023), you’ll find links to more information and resources on some of the topics covered in this episode. 

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Three Investing Trends To Watch In 2023 - March 2023

On this episode, Fisher Investments’ founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer answers common listener questions. Ken covers sequence of returns, asset allocation, impacts from the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions and implications of an inverted yield curve.

Visit our episode page (https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/podcasts/episode-23-ken-fisher-answers-your-questions-april-2023), where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you become a more informed long-term investor. 

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Ken Fisher Answers Your Questions - April 2023

In this episode, Fisher Investments’ founder, Executive Chairman and Co-Chief Investment Officer Ken Fisher answers more common listener questions about finance and investing. Ken looks at whether biotech stocks do well during recessionary periods, and whether he thinks now is a good time for investors to consider energy stocks. Ken also gives his thoughts on value dividend investing and central banks.

Ken Fisher Answers Questions on Biotech, Energy and the Fed - June 2023

The Definitive Guide To Retirement Income

In this episode, Fisher Investments’ founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer answers a new batch of listener questions. Ken covers why stocks are superior to other assets, even with high interest rates; why the global economy continues to grow despite China’s slowing economy; and some of the underappreciated risks to the current bull market. 

Visit our episode page (https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/podcasts/dec-2023-ken-fisher-answers-questions-on-stocks-vs-bonds), where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you become a more informed investor. 

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Ken Fisher Answers Questions on Stocks vs Bonds, China’s Economy and Bull Market Risks – Dec 2023

In this episode, Fisher Investments’ founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer answers a new round of listener questions. Ken covers his economic outlook on Eastern European countries, if bonds are the asset class of the hour, and if 2024 is the year for small caps and lastly, book recommendations on investing.

Visit our episode page, where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you become a more informed investor. 

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Ken Fisher on the European Economy, Bonds and if 2024 is the year for Small Cap Stocks – Jan 2024

In this episode, Fisher Investments’ founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer answers a new round of listener questions. Ken explains why the Fibonacci analysis isn’t useful for stock prediction, what happens if the reverse repo market and the treasury funds get drained and what he expects for U.S. GDP in 2024. Lastly, he debunks any correlation between inflation and debt. 

Visit our episode page https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/podcasts/jan-2024-ken-fisher-discusses-the-fibonacci-analysis , where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you become a more informed investor. 

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Ken Fisher discusses the Fibonacci analysis and his expectations for US GDP in 2024– Feb 2024

In this episode, Fisher Investments’ Senior Vice President of Research Aaron Anderson chats with Naj Srinivas about our outlook for capital markets in 2024. They discuss how the start of the current bull market was somewhat atypical and reflect on where they see investor sentiment today as well as expectations for stocks in 2024. Aaron also addresses some potential risks for equity markets.

Visit our episode page https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/podcasts/feb-2024-where-will-stocks-go-in-2024, where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you become a more informed investor. 

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Ep. 24-002 Where will stocks go in 2024? - Feb 2024

This episode features excerpts from the recent Fisher Investments’ client-exclusive Capital Markets Update session which includes insights from Fisher Investments’ Investment Policy Committee. Learn more about why short-term volatility is inherent to stocks and Ken Fisher thoughts on the state of investor sentiment. We also share our thoughts on inflation and interest rate outlook. 

Visit our episode page https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/podcasts/mar-2024-capital-markets-update-excerpts , where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you become a more informed investor. 

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Capital Markets Update Excerpts - March 2024

In this episode, Fisher Investments’ founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer answers a new round of listener questions. Ken provides his inflation outlook and why you should be forward looking when buying stocks. He also offers his thoughts on the state of the commodity market and highlights emerging markets opportunities outside of China. 

Visit our episode page https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/podcasts/apr-2024-ken-fisher-answers-questions-on-inflation, where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you become a more informed investor. 

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Ken Fisher on Inflation, When to Buy and Emerging Markets Opportunities Beyond China - Apr 2024

In this podcast, we talk to Content Group Manager Todd Bliman about how to read the modern financial news.

January 2017 - How to Read the Modern Financial News

In this podcast, we talk to Content Analyst Elisabeth Dellinger about the recently released second edition of The Ten Roads to Riches.

A Re-Introduction to The Ten Roads to Riches

In this podcast, Fisher Investments’ founder, Executive Chairman and Co-Chief Investment Officer Ken Fisher discusses his recent USA Today article on the partisan composition of US state legislatures. Recorded October 23, 2018.

Ken Fisher on Why Poor States Have Republican Legislatures and Rich Have Democratic

In this episode, Client Communications Group Vice President Naj Srinivas speaks with Fisher Investments’ founder, Executive Chairman and Co-Chief Investment Officer Ken Fisher about bear markets, how they begin, their anatomy and timing. Recorded October 8, 2018.

Ken Fisher on Bear Market Signs

We review recent energy sector developments like declining demand, negative oil futures and off-again on-again OPEC+ deals. Featuring Client Communications Group Vice President Naj Srinivas and Senior Research Analyst Brad Rotolo at Fisher Investments.

May 2020 - Energy Sector and Oil Update

In this episode, we answer listener questions on the potential impact of swelling government debt and the possible inflation implications from government COVID aid. This episode features Client Communications Group Vice President Naj Srinivas, along with Client Services Program Manager, Wendy Nicholsen, and US Private Client Services Executive Vice President K.C. Ellis.

June 2020 - Listener Mailbag

In this episode, we answer listener questions about the market effects of a potential second wave of COVID-19. We also examine the investor phenomenon of “breakevenitis” and whether gold brings a shine to your investment portfolio during times of volatility. This episode features Client Communications Group Vice President Naj Srinivas, along with Managing Editor Todd Bliman; Client Services Program Manager Wendy Nicholsen; and US Private Client Services Executive Vice President K.C. Ellis.

Visit our show page (https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/podcasts/market-insights) and click on this episode for even more information. You’ll find links to our COVID-19 resource page, more info on “breakevenitis” and Ken Fisher’s thoughts on where gold might fit in your asset allocation. 

Email us at marketinsights@fi.com with your investing questions. We may use them in our next Listener Mailbag episode.

July 2020 - Listener Mailbag Part 2

In this episode, we take a unique look at overcoming some of the financial obstacles that families encounter. Host Naj Srinivas talks with Jill Hitchcock, the head of Fisher Investments’ US Private Client Group. Working with clients for over 20 years, Jill has seen almost every challenge finances can throw at a family, and she shares insights from her personal experience in a new monthly column. In their conversation, Naj and Jill discuss overcoming financial fears, restoring some order to your family finances and setting an easy long-term strategy that can help you move closer to your financial goals. 

Visit our episode page (https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/podcasts/market-insights) for more information. There, you’ll find links to Jill’s recent articles on family finances. 

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August 2020 - Practical Tips for Managing Your Family's Finances

Becoming a better investor means having an information advantage. 
Fisher Investments’ Senior Vice President of Research, Mike Hanson, joins the program to discuss how his podcast The Well-Read Investor can help listeners broaden their investing horizons. 

Visit our web page (https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/podcasts/market-insights) for more information. There, you’ll find a full transcript and links to all of the books we mention in this episode.

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November 2020 - How to Become a Well-Read Investor with Michael Hanson

If you want to get better control over your money and investments in 2021, head of Fisher Investments’ International Private Client group, Carrianne Coffey, has some strategies you can try. She joins Market Insights to kick off 2021 and discuss how asset-allocation decisions, emergency funds and regular family finance check-ins can help you secure your financial future. 

Visit our episode page (https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/podcasts/market-insights) for more information. There, you’ll find a full transcript and links to even more Fisher Investments' content.

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January 2021 - Family Finance Ideas to Kick Off 2021

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