BONUS Episode — Investing in Times of War and Volatility

The Yield

Rapid developments in the Ukraine-Russia conflict combined with a backdrop of inevitable Fed rate hikes and persistent inflation continue to present a myriad of “what-ifs” in today’s uncertain financial market. In this bonus episode of The Yield, Peter Kerr, CFA, sits down with Richard Excell, instructor of finance at the University of Illinois Gies College of Business, for a hard look at the current market landscape and the impact of global events on investors.

Key Takeaways:

[1:40] The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the global financial and food market.

[3:40] Sanctions and other restrictions imposed by the West.

[8:00] Current market expectations and likely changes.

[11:34] Equity markets and risk assets in a dovish policy.

[13:48] Explaining market dips and rises throughout each day.

[18:50] What inflation could look like over the next six to nine months.

[22:15] Growth versus value stocks and risk parity.

[27:04] Creating an investment portfolio in a world of inflation and uncertainty.

[31:41] Risks and considerations of the Russian sanctions.

[34:20] High growth tech and other investments and raising dividends.

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