Marc To Markets
On this podcast I talk to industry leaders on matters related to your money, markets, and issues near and far from personal finance.
Episodes
A common question today is how best to invest during a period of high volatility. One of the most common approaches is dollar-cost-averaging. On this episode, I dig into the topic with Chris Brigham, a Senior Research Analyst at Bernstein. His team recently updated their research on this approach. We discuss the pros and cons, who it works best for, how to implement and how to customize dollar-cost-averaging for your ...
On this podcast I cover the recent volatility in the market. We discuss everything including today's market moves as they occured. Among the topics covered:
- The recent market volatility and the reasons behind it.
- The impact of tariff policy on markets, the economy, and global trade
- A broad look at performance beyond just the S&P 500. This includes International and Emerging Equity Markets, Real Assets, Core ...
On this episode I'm joined by Matt Norton, the Chief Investment Officer for Municipal Investing at Bernstein. Matt and I discuss the importance of municipal bonds in an investment strategy. Among the topics we discuss: The pros and cons of a buy and hold strategy, the importance of credit research, how Matt's team uses AI and data science, the outlook for interest rates, and the financial health of state an...
On this episode I review markets in 2024 and share the outlook for 2025. Topics include:
- The state of the economy
- Our outlook for interest rates and fed policy
- What election results mean for the economy, markets, and tax policy
- The potential collision course between the bond market, the fed, and proposed policies
- AIs impact on the stock market and current valuation levels
On this episode I'm joined by Anne Bucciarelli, a Director in Bernstein's Wealth Strategies Group, who focuses on Family Engagement within the Ultra-High Net Worth space. Anne and I discuss her team's recently released research piece "Wealth Beyond Measure". The research sits at the intersection of wealth, business, and family. Anne's team interviewed families with net worths ranging from...
The stock and bond markets continued to rally through the 3rd quarter. Investors are excited about the growth of their portfolios and also nervous about the future. For the first time in years, the Fed has cut interest rates. Topics covered include:
the impact of elections on markets under various scenarios, the performance of stock and bond markets, how to think about bonds and cash in an environment of declinin...
Earlier this month I was joined in New York City for a lunch and learn with Chris Cillizza, the author of the book Power Players: Sports, Politics, and the American Presidency. This episode is the recording of that discussion. Chris talks about various President's unique relationship with sports and the insights you can gain into understanding their Presidency through looking at them through this lend. He discu...
How risky is the national debt? What's the different between the deficit and the national debt? How long until the debt becomes a problem? What can we do about it? Are the solutions only political? As an investor, how does the increase in the national debt impact how you allocate capital today? I dig into all of these questions and more with Chris Brigham, a Senior Research Analyst at Bernstein, who has led much ...
The first half of the year was largely very productive for investors. Stocks reached new highs while bonds held steady with yields as high as we have seen in over a decade. I’ll cover the following topics and more:
- The performance of stock and bonds markets year-to-date;
- The outlook for inflation, the fed, and interest rates;
- What is driving the stock market higher and how to think about it going forward;
- Is AI a g...
On this episode I'm joined by Roosevelt Bowman, Senior Investment Strategist at Bernstein. Roosevelt and I discuss all the hot topics in the markets today: Fed policy, inflation and interest rates, the outlook for the stock market, S&P 500 concentration, and how to be opportunistic. With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or...
The importance of creating a financial plan, in which care for a loved one is paramount, is critical for many investors. In some cases, these plans include creating a Special Needs Trust ("SNT") as well as maximizing government assistance from Social Security and Medicaid. On this episode we dive deep into this important topic with Ashley Velategui, a Director in Bernstein's Wealth Strategies Group. We ...
The first quarter was terrific for stocks, but just two weeks into April that may already feel like a distant memory. As discussed in my last quarterly update, the fed and interest rates were the focus to start the year. And while the delay in interest rate cuts came as a surprise to most market participants, it was in line with my outlook last quarter. Topics covered in this episode include:
- The state of the eco...
Everywhere you look people are talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI). How will AI change the world? Will AI put millions of people out of work? Will AI mean a stock market boom or the end of many companies as we know them? Why is AI powering the S&P 500 gains of the past 6 months and is it sustainable? I dig into all of these questions and more with Chris Brigham, a Senior Research Analyst at Bernstein, who h...
As we get closer to April 15th taxes take center stage. On this episode I walk you through all the reporting information to pass along to your accountant or tax preparer. I cover when reports will be released, which reports to use, which reports are best for each account type and need.
With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com ...
2023 was an interesting year for stocks. Commonly held worries about inflation and a slowing economy were proven incorrect. After 3 quarters of middling returns for stocks and negative returns for bonds, 4th quarter was a period of enormous gains for investors across all asset classes. On this episode I cover 2023 with a focus on 4th quarter and provide the outlook for where go from here.
- The performance of stock a...
The end of the year always comes with lots of discussions about capital gains, income, and all aspects of taxes. This episode is a deep dive on taxes and how best to manage a portfolio to limit the tax liability. To learn more I'm joined by John McLaughlin, the Director of Tax and Transition Services at Bernstein. We cover everything from how managing for after-tax return is not only an end-of-year exercise; how ...
The 3rd quarter was a period of change for investors. Stocks continued to rally early in the summer but then as investors began to digest a new interest rate regime, stock and bond markets sold off meaningfully to end the quarter. Treasury yields have risen to rates not seen in over 15 years. On this podcast I delve into the following topics and more:
- The performance of stock and bonds markets year-to-date;
- Why th...
As the world gets smaller more and more families are living cross border lives. With family members living in multiple countries the planning concepts and tax considerations only get more complex. To learn more about how global families have unique investment and financial planning challenges I'm joined on this episode by Chris Opie, a Managing Director at Bernstein who leads the firm’s global families practice. ...
The first half of the year had stocks in rally mode and bond markets stabilizing. We have reached the inflection point where the next steps by the Fed are likely to decide the course of markets over the remainder of the year. On this episode I cover:
- The performance of stock and bonds markets year-to-date;
- Why the US stock market is up so much;
- The recession that’s always predicted by some but has yet to arrive;
- How ...
On this episode I'm joined by Roosevelt Bowman, Senior Investment Strategist at Bernstein. Roosevelt and I discuss all the hot topics in the markets today; fed policy, inflation, the banking crisis, the debt ceiling, and how to be opportunistic. With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.
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