Beyond the Stars
Have you ever wondered what Morningstar’s manager research analysts are up to when they aren’t rating funds?
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Catastrophe Bond Funds: Inside the Market Built on Worst-Case Scenarios (opens the original)
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Mara Dobrescu and Paul Olmsted take listeners into the world of catastrophe bonds, which pay investors to shoulder the financial risks of earthquakes and hurricanes. Cat bond funds promise attractive yields and diversification. But how feasible is investing in this asset class—and how well do we understand the risks? Read the full paper here: Catastrophe Bond Fund Landscape | Morningstar
Keeping the Faith: The Rise of Faith-Based Funds (opens the original)
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Michael Born has mapped the global landscape of faith-based funds—covering Christian, Catholic, and Shariah approaches. He stopped by the studio to discuss how doctrinal frameworks shape portfolios, influence costs and performance, and drive investor behavior. Download the paper here: Faith-Based Investing
When Income Meets ESG (opens the original)
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Does opting for an ESG strategy over a conventional one mean sacrificing dividend yield? Ronald van Genderen and Henry Ince examined whether equity income funds pay a price for incorporating environmental, social and governance factors into their investment processes. The answer might surprise you! Check out the paper here: When Income Meets ESG | Morningstar
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