The Dividend Cafe

We have the whole week unpacked in this week’s Dividend Cafe, and ample commentary on the Fed, earnings, politics and more. Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

We cover the market action of the week (at least up until press time) this week. And yes, there are plenty of thoughts and ideas around the present investment environment ... But I also think you will find this week's Dividend Cafe to feature some longer-term reflections on the economy, on long-term challenges that drive so much economic behavior. Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

Sometimes it is important to remember that “volatile” is not a synonym for “negative.” Volatility refers to “up and down” movement – directionless – choppy – uncertain. In this week’s Dividend Cafe we do all we need to do to understand the current market volatility, to consider the right portfolio approach to all present state of affairs, and of course to break down one of the most significant political weeks in recent times. Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

Topics discussed: The market has gotten a bit exciting, and this week's special edition Dividend Cafe podcast explores why. We look into what it means, what is causing it, what investors have gotten right, and where we go next. Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

Topics discussed: On Friday the regular Dividend Café for the week went out, and it included as much of an update as possible around the UK elections and the China trade war … But within hours of the submission there was more news, and then the next day even more, and then over the weekend even more still. I don’t want to wait until Friday to provide the latest and greatest … Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

This is the AUDIO VERSION of Year Ahead/Year Behind annual report read by David L. Bahnsen, Founder, Chief Investment Officer, Managing Partner of The Bahnsen Group. Topics discussed: This paper is a must read or listen for clients of The Bahnsen Group, as we unpack 2019 in review, evaluate what we were saying a year ago versus how things played out, and most importantly, do a deep dive on what we expect in 2020. A new decade is underway, and this piece provides actionable perspective on what investors ought to be thinking and doing in this pivotal time. Click on the link below to download the written piece so you can access the charts and listen to every word of what has been an annual tradition of The Bahnsen Group. Links mentioned in this episode: https://thebahnsengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-year-ahead-published.pdf DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

Topics discussed: The market dropped 450 points today as fears and uncertainties around the Chinese coronavirus make their way through the markets. In this special edition podcast with our whole investment committee we make the case for “don’t just do something, stand there” as the right investor response to the present news. We appeal to history, market realities, health epidemic precedents, and basic trade economics to make the case for avoiding panic, and letting an unresolved problem get resolved. Please give it a listen, and please reach out with any questions you may have. Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

Topics discussed: Markets re-opened Tuesday this week after the MLK holiday on Monday, and experienced some modest moves to the downside on the week as of Thursday's press time ... But in a shortened market week where the big political news (impeachment hearings) are completely ignored by markets, and where there is no notable macroeconomic news or Federal Reserve announcements to process, it gives us a great opportunity to catch up on other topics not given enough attention in the Dividend Cafe. We'll talk shale this week, viral fears in China, why a high bond supply does the opposite to interest rates that most people expect, and we spend a lot of time in Politics & Money ... So jump on into the Dividend Cafe. It's a good one. Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

Topics discussed: We are too early into earnings season to have much to say and the impeachment/political 'stuff' is enough to exhaust anyone. But 'global macroeconomics' - this is the stuff that gets us out of bed in the morning. And that's what we did this morning - we got out of bed and we talked global macro for you all. This is a not-to-be-missed Dividend Cafe podcast from our whole investment committee ... Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

Topics discussed: Managing Director, Partner Deiya Pernas and Director of Equity Research discuss the TBG client portfolio construction and infrastructure, equity and market hightlights of the week. Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com