Manager research analyst Lan Tran with Morningstar Research Services breaks down the strategy of the Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF, how investors can take advantage of what it has to offer, and whether this fund is worth the hype.What Makes BOXX ETF Stand Out  What is a Box Spread?  Tax Advantages Is BOXX ETF Delivering on its Promises?Will BOXX ETF Attract Investors If Cash Yields Drop?How Investors Can Take Advantage of BOXX ETFWill There Be More ETFs Like BOXX?Key Takeaways   Read about topics from this episode.  This Bond ETF Promises T-Bill Returns Without Taxable IncomeAlpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETFA Tax-Aware Alternative to CashHow to Maximize the Tax Efficiency of ETFsThe Real Tax Magic of ETFs What to watch from Morningstar.Covered Call and Buffer ETFs: Do the Pros Outweigh the Cons?How to Find a Great Dividend FundSPY Vs VOO: Which of Warren Buffett’s Two ETFs Are a Better Bet?Why are Active ETFs Everywhere, and Are Investors Abandoning Mutual Funds? Read what our team is writing:Lan Anh TranMargaret Giles Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/

Morningstar Research Services' Bryan Armour, Ryan Jackson, and Daniel Sotiroff discuss the growth of active ETFs, successful strategies, challenges, and misconceptions. They highlight top-rated active ETFs, who should invest in them, and what's next for the market.

Tom Lauricella, Morningstar’s global markets editor, discusses the market's reaction to interest rate forecasts, the impact of a strong economy on bonds, and why investors should still consider bonds. Topics include Nvidia's market influence, stock splits, new dividends, and key takeaways for investors in 2024.

Sarah Hansen, Morningstar Inc. markets reporter, discusses why the stock market is up today and what could cause it to fall. Preston Caldwell, senior US economist for Morningstar Research Services, explains why he thinks the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates more than once in 2024.Should You Invest in Spot Ether ETFs?Lululemon on Track Despite Slowdown in AmericasThe Fed’s Inflation Outlook Is a Little Too PessimisticGood News from the Fed’s New Inflation ReportWill the Fed Cut Interest Rates in 2024?How Investors Can Interpret the Fed Lifting its Long Run Interest RateWhy Are Stocks Hitting Record Highs How the Growing US Economy Has Supported Stocks Impressive Performance  Is Inflation Finally Trending Down Again?Why Wall Street’s View of the Fed is ChangingWill Record Profits During Company Earnings Continue?What Risks Could Cause the Stock Market to Fall? Read about topics from this episode.  Spot Ether ETFs: Should You Invest? Lululemon Earnings: On Track to Meet Expectations Despite Slowdown In Americas A Cautious Fed Eyes Just One Rate Cut In 2024 Why Stocks Are Hitting Record Highs—and What Could Send Them Back to Earth  What to watch from Morningstar.Why More Diversification Doesn’t Mean Better Returns Invest in SpaceX Alongside Elon Musk? Why This Closed-End Fund Is Not Worth the RideMaximize Credit Card Points for Better Trips and RewardsInherited IRA Investors Get Another Break, but the Clock Is Ticking on RMDs Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonSarah HansenPreston Caldwell  Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/

Amy Arnott, portfolio strategist for Morningstar Inc, discusses why the classic 60/40 investment strategy beat a more diversified portfolio in 2023, and the positive that can come from interest-rate pivots.The Benefits of Portfolio Diversification  How Does the 60/40 Portfolio Hold Up Against a Portfolio with More Asset Classes?Why the Well-Diversified Portfolio Struggled in 2023Is it Worth it to Invest Beyond the 60/40 Portfolio?Why Interest Rate Pivots Are Painful and EncouragingIs There an Interest Rate Pivot Right Now?Do Bonds Still Provide a Diversification Benefit?Which Bonds are the Best Portfolio Diversifiers?The Role of Cash in an Investment PortfolioKey Takeaways Read about topics from this episode.  How Did Diversified Portfolios Hold Up in 2023? Why Simpler Has Been Better for Portfolio Diversification How Rising Interest Rates Change the Relationship Between Stocks and Bonds Which Bonds Provide the Biggest Diversification Benefit? Top 10 Things to Know About Building a Diversified Portfolio  What to watch from Morningstar.Invest in SpaceX Alongside Elon Musk? Why This Closed-End Fund Is Not Worth the Ride Maximize Credit Card Points for Better Trips and RewardsInherited IRA Investors Get Another Break, but the Clock Is Ticking on RMDsShort-Term Market Volatility Could Provide Long-Term Investing Opportunities Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonAmy Arnott  Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 

Jack Shannon, senior manager research analyst for Morningstar Research Services, talks about the mania around Destiny Tech 100 and how much investors are paying to own the closed-end fund compared with what it’s worth. Margaret Giles, Morningstar Inc editor, discusses how life-stage investing can help pre-retirees and retirees map their priorities.Nvidia’s 10-for-1 Stock SplitTarget’s Weak Sales and Declining Market ShareVanguard’s New CEO Starting Soon  Investing for Each Life StageFinancial Priorities When You Approach RetirementWhy Investors Should Think About Withdrawal Sequencing During Pre-RetirementWhy Retirees Struggle to Start Tapping Into Their PortfoliosFinancial Priorities When You RetireWhat Investors Need to Know About Destiny Tech100  Closed-End Funds vs Open-End FundsWhy Destiny Tech100’s Net Asset Value Premium is “Insane”Should Investors Own Destiny Tech100 Over Other Mutual Funds with Startup Stocks?Key Takeaways for Investors Read about topics from this episode.  Nvidia Earnings: AI Demand Smashes Expectations Again Target Earnings: Margins Hold Up, but Top Line Constrained by Weak Discretionary Spending Vanguard Chooses an Outsider as Its New CEO An Investing Guide for Every Life Stage The Bucket Investor’s Guide to Setting Retirement Asset Allocation DXYZ: This Closed-End Fund Is Not Destiny’s Child  What to watch from Morningstar.Maximize Credit Card Points for Better Trips and Rewards Inherited IRA Investors Get Another Break, but the Clock Is Ticking on RMDsShort-Term Market Volatility Could Provide Long-Term Investing OpportunitiesMagnificent Seven Stocks: What’s Going on With Apple, Tesla, and Alphabet? Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonMargaret Giles Jack Shannon Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/

David Harrell is the editor of Morningstar’s DividendInvestor newsletter. He’s also a miles and points enthusiast. He shares what he’s learned from his credit card points journey, including that miles and points aren’t so-called free money.Credit Card PointsHow Do Travel Credit Cards Work?Why Did Credit Card Companies Start Offering Rewards?Why Have Credit Card Programs Become a Part of Airlines' Business Models?Could Credit Card Companies Pull Back on Rewards?Surcharges with Credit CardsWhat is the Cost of Points and Miles?Should You Spend to Earn Rewards Without Paying Off Your Credit Card Bill Each Month?Spending vs Splurging  What to Know Before Researching Credit Card Rewards   Recommendations to Maximize Credit Card Rewards    Read about topics from this episode.  4 Lessons from My Credit Card Points and Miles JourneyWhy Do I Need a Credit Card?Best Financial-Services Companies to Own What to watch from Morningstar.Inherited IRA Investors Get Another Break, but the Clock Is Ticking on RMDsShort-Term Market Volatility Could Provide Long-Term Investing OpportunitiesMagnificent Seven Stocks: What’s Going on With Apple, Tesla, and Alphabet?Covered Call and Buffer ETFs: Do the Pros Outweigh the Cons? Read what our team is writing:Ivanna Hampton  Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 

Denise Appleby, IRA Quick Reference Guide author known as The IRA Whisperer, clears up the confusion about what the IRS waived concerning inherited IRAs in 2024. Travis Miller, energy and utilities strategist for Morningstar Research Services, talks about how the artificial intelligence boom is driving data center demand. He also points to 2 cheap utility stocks expected to benefit. Disney’s Improved Streaming Results  Uber’s Strong Financial Results in 2024Palantir’s Performance Led by AI PlatformOpportunities with Artificial Intelligence and Utility StocksUtility Stocks: When Will the Market Give the Sector Some Respect?Where Do Utilities Fit into AI Growth?How Higher For Longer Interest Rates Could Affect Utilities  Utility Stock Picks  New Rules for Inherited IRAsWithdrawals from Inherited IRAs and the 10-Year RuleImportant Distinction About What the IRS Waived in 2024Tax Implications for Inherited IRAs Will the IRS Suspend the Withdrawal Penalty for Inherited IRAs in 2025? Read about topics from this episode.  Disney Earnings: Improved Streaming Results Come at the Expense of Continued Linear Weakness Uber Earnings: Network Effect Continues to Drive Profitable Growth for Uber Palantir Earnings: AI Platform Drives Strong Start to 2024 Utility Stocks: When Will the Market Give the Sector Some Respect? IRS Extends Waiver of Excise Tax for Inherited IRAs, but Not RMDs  What to watch from Morningstar.Short-Term Market Volatility Could Provide Long-Term Investing Opportunities Magnificent Seven Stocks: What’s Going on With Apple, Tesla, and Alphabet?Covered Call and Buffer ETFs: Do the Pros Outweigh the Cons?Make These Investing Moves Now for a Better Tax Day in 2025 Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonTravis Miller Denise Appleby  Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/

Sarah Hansen and Mark Miller discuss how market volatility can benefit long-term investors. Topics include Apple's weak 2024, optimism for 2025, Amazon's impressive quarter, Eli Lilly's success, Medicare's falling prescription costs, impact of interest rates on stocks, and tips for navigating market volatility for long-term gains.

Sarah Hansen, Morningstar Inc markets reporter, explains why Apple and Tesla are diverging from the rest of the Magnificent Seven stocks. Also, details into a first ever dividend from Alphabet. Preston Caldwell, senior US economist for Morningstar Research Services, discusses why the Federal Reserve left higher interest rates in place and is changing its bond holdings.Alphabet’s First DividendBoeing’s Focused on Recovering from Past MistakesGeneral Motors Strong Start to 2024The Magnificent Seven Stock DivergenceApple’s Fallen from Last Year’s Rally  How Apple Could Reverse the SlideWhy Investors Are Changing Their Minds About TeslaMorningstar’s Outlook for TeslaHigher Interest Rates Stick Around Read about topics from this episode.  Alphabet Shares Surge on Strong Earnings, Dividend SurpriseBoeing Earnings: Paying for Mistakes Made Long Ago, Taking Back the Factory FloorGM Earnings: Strong Start to 2024 Is Good Sign for Rest of the YearMagnificent No More? Apple and Tesla Stocks Are Weighing on the MarketWith Sticky March PCE Inflation, When Will the Fed Hit Its 2% Target? What to watch from Morningstar.Covered Call and Buffer ETFs: Do the Pros Outweigh the Cons?Make These Investing Moves Now for a Better Tax Day in 20253 Cheap Stocks to Watch in the Fight Over Sports StreamingHow to Find a Great Dividend Fund Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonSarah HansenPreston Caldwell Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/