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Don’t Focus on Utilities Stocks’ Low Dividend Yields
Utilities: Investors Counting on Growth to Stop Recent Slump (https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/utilities-investors-counting-growth-stop-recent-slump) On this episode: 00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:25 The Utilities Yield Gap: This Time is Differe
Mortgage Rates Are Above 7%. Is It Better to Rent or Buy a Home Right Now?
High interest rates and expensive home prices are keeping some frustrated buyers on the sidelines. A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage recently crossed the 7% line and remains there, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. And recently the
Are TIPS ETFs the Best Way to Fight Inflation?
Is persistent inflation making TIPS ETFs more attractive? Hundreds of millions of dollars flowed into this niche investment in September, according to Morningstar data. Yet, there’s a debate over whether they’re an ideal way to defend again
The Smartest Moves for Bond Investors Today, and What to Do When You Have Too Many Investments
We have a special episode for you this week. The author behind the popular Ask the Analyst (https://www.morningstar.com/personal-finance/ask-analyst-with-amy-arnott) column on Morningstar.com is coming to the table. Morningstar portfolio st
14 Elite Funds and ETFs, and 5 Popular Funds That Just Missed the Mark
The menu of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds can appear to go on and on, and it’s probably hard not to feel overwhelmed when you’re researching what works for your portfolio. A popular annual feature in Morningstar’s FundInvestor news
Why Are Some of the Strongest Stocks Struggling This Year?
Are wide-moat stocks’ struggles a sign of their protection diminishing? That’s the big question from the Q3 issue of Morningstar magazine. Key market moments this year heavily weighed on some stocks with competitive advantages. Why did they
Don’t Make This Mistake When Chasing Higher Bond Yields
Higher bond yields are attracting more attention and more money. US bond ETFs pulled in almost $54 billion in August. Core and core-plus bond ETFs make up about $8.5 billion of that. These funds tend to provide shelter during market storms
How AI Is Taking Over Your Portfolio
he dominance of artificial intelligence is swelling globally. Its massive growth is weighing heavily on stock markets, pressuring bond markets, and even growing to outsized proportions in emerging markets. These developments are increasing
401(k) Millionaires: Here’s How to Avoid Going Broke in Retirement
Becoming a 401(k) millionaire can require decades of hard work and sacrifice. Previously, a seven-figure nest egg shined as the gold standard among retirement planners. But the shine has dulled as a portfolio of that size no longer guarante
New ETFs Are Launching Fast. Proceed With Caution
New exchange-traded funds are sprouting up quickly. In 2025, more than 1,000 ETFs launched. The crop included promising funds as well as those taking on unnecessary risks. The field could expand soon to include hundreds of riskier ETFs. As
Why Playing It Safe in Retirement Can Backfire
Will you give yourself permission to fully enjoy your nest egg? Many retirees spent years saving to enjoy this chapter of their lives, but when they finally get there, a lot of them hold back. Of course, lavish spending can be a problem in
Why Do Active Funds Lag Even With Winning Picks?
Picking winning stocks is just part of the battle to beat an index. Active managers make investing moves when opportunities arise or dry up. They also rely on a team of analysts and state-of-the-art tools to help them uncover the next big i
Target-Date Funds With Annuities Are Gaining Ground. Is That Good for Your Retirement Plan?
Guaranteed income in retirement sounds pretty nice, but what are the trade-offs to make it happen? Several big asset managers offer target-date funds with built-in annuities. However, it's difficult to compare one against another because th
AI ETFs Are on the Rise. Are They Worth the Risk?
It's hard to escape the artificial intelligence hype. It's everywhere. Companies are adopting AI into their processes. Many people are talking to chatbots. And investors are making bets on which firms or themes will win. But do you need to
Don’t Leave Tax Savings on the Table: How to Conduct a Midyear IRA Checkup
Consider getting your IRA in shape this summer instead of waiting for the calendar to flip to next year. A midyear checkup could help you optimize your retirement account to benefit from its tax advantages sooner than later. Morningstar's F
What Investors Should Watch for in the Second Half of 2026
Market volatility tends to challenge investors' willpower to stick to their plan. That's understandable because it tends to be easier to say you will focus on the long-term until uncertainty emerges. Geopolitics and artificial intelligence
Dividend Investing: How to Find the Right Balance Between Income and Growth
There's just something about dividends. The popular investing strategy attracts retirees and other investors who need regular cash payouts, as well as those who like the tangible return dividends represent, even if they are reinvesting thos
Are Mutual Funds Becoming Obsolete?
Bryan Armour, Morningstar’s director of ETF and passive strategies research for North America, and Dan Sotiroff, Morningstar’s associate director of US passive strategies research, explain why ETFs and collective investment trusts or CITs a
Brace Your Portfolio for Mega-IPOs
2026 is the year of the mega-IPO. SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI are working their way through the pipeline as anticipation builds for their blockbuster debuts. Elon Musk’s conglomerate is leading the shift from private to public markets. De
The Portfolio That Has Been Beating the Classic 60/40, and Why It Matters for You
Don't underestimate the benefits of portfolio diversification. A well-diversified portfolio can ride waves of market volatility, and new Morningstar research found that's what happened in 2025. When uncertainty emerged at times during the g
The Best Opportunities for Fund Investors Today
Morningstar stamps what it thinks about a fund’s future with this Medalist Rating. You’ve probably seen a star with the word Gold, Silver, or Bronze next to a fund you were researching on Morningstar.com. This represents the fund’s Mornings
Will Vacation Inflation Affect Your Summer Travel? Here’s What to Know
Macroeconomic conditions are squeezing US airlines and travelers just in time for the summer travel season. Higher fuel costs due to the conflict in the Middle East are pushing up ticket prices. The latest Consumer Price Index report showed
Bond ETF Flows Just Flipped. Here's What It Means for You
ltrashort bond funds are experiencing highs and lows this year. They racked up a record $24 billion monthly inflow in March. But their fortunes reversed in April. Investors yanked out $1.6 billion. It was the biggest monthly outflow for the
How Big Tech's Bond Spree and Rising US Debt Are Creating Risks and Opportunities
Is a global debt emergency on the horizon? Big Tech’s bond-issuing spree is helping to pay for its massive artificial intelligence buildout. And it’s not expected to slow down this year. Meanwhile, the US federal deficit has swelled to abou
10 Exceptional Stocks With Double-Digit Dividend Raises
A rare group of dividend-paying stocks are standing out for their exceptional qualities. They’ve racked up five straight years of dividend growth of 10% or more. And they’ve passed several rigorous checks. Morningstar’s DividendInvestor new
Investors May Be Ignoring Big Market Disruptions. Is There Risk to the Rebuff?
What’s fueling Wall Street’s optimism? While geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran are dominating headlines, US stocks recently hit an all-time high. The global oil shock is just one major disruption to rattle investors before reced
Vanguard Wrote the Playbook for Success. Now, It Must Evolve to Stay on Top
Vanguard redefined investor-first for the better, and it’s aiming to maintain that reputation. Vanguard revolutionized passive investing when it created the first retail index fund. The behemoth asset manager continues to attract swells of
Vanguard Is Entering a New Era. Can It Keep Winning for Another 50 Years?
Will Vanguard’s next 50 years live up to its first half century? The popular investment firm counts millions of everyday investors among its clients. Vanguard CEO Salim Ramji joined the firm from its rival, BlackRock. Ramji is influencing V
These 8 Funds Could Help Steady Portfolios During Rough Markets
Too many funds and stocks in a portfolio can create clutter and make rebalancing time-consuming. Allocation funds such as balanced funds can make it easier to stay diversified and invested during market volatility. That’s because these fund
Why Bond Funds Benefit from Active Management
Active management can still win in the bond market. Opportunities abound for active managers to best their passive peers and benchmarks. And here’s why: they have access to tools, asset classes, and flexibility that their competition does n
