2 Oct 2026 · 13 min
14 Elite Funds and ETFs, and 5 Popular Funds That Just Missed the Mark
Russ Kinnel shares investment ideas from his annual Thrilling Funds list and discusses how he screens for quality investments in a sea of options.
- New episodes
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 16 min
- Latest
- 2 Oct 2026
- Language
- English
Latest episode
Earlier episodes 29 most recent
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E396 · 25 Sep 2026 · 12 min
Why Are Some of the Strongest Stocks Struggling This Year?
Plus, other highlights from the latest issue of Morningstar magazine.
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E395 · 18 Sep 2026 · 16 min
Don’t Make This Mistake When Chasing Higher Bond Yields
Plus, nine bond ETFs that Morningstar analysts like.
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E394 · 11 Sep 2026 · 19 min
How AI Is Taking Over Your Portfolio
Plus, what to know about the upcoming mega-IPOs from Anthropic and OpenAI.
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E393 · 28 Aug 2026 · 13 min
401(k) Millionaires: Here’s How to Avoid Going Broke in Retirement
Plus, tips to leverage the SALT deduction and prevent leaving behind a big tax bill.
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E392 · 21 Aug 2026 · 16 min
New ETFs Are Launching Fast. Proceed With Caution
Plus, the problems with leveraged and inverse ETFs that tend to shrink investor returns.
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E391 · 14 Aug 2026 · 16 min
Why Playing It Safe in Retirement Can Backfire
Plus, three ways retirees can determine if they’re underspending.
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E390 · 7 Aug 2026 · 13 min
Why Do Active Funds Lag Even With Winning Picks?
Plus, what everyday investors can learn from the pros’ missteps.
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E389 · 31 Jul 2026 · 12 min
Target-Date Funds With Annuities Are Gaining Ground. Is That Good for Your Retirement Plan?
Plus, how income and guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefits work.
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E388 · 24 Jul 2026 · 16 min
AI ETFs Are on the Rise. Are They Worth the Risk?
Plus, several Gold-rated ETFs offer an opportunity to benefit from the AI boom while limiting exposure.
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E387 · 17 Jul 2026 · 11 min
Don’t Leave Tax Savings on the Table: How to Conduct a Midyear IRA Checkup
Plus, fund ideas for keeping it simple and striving for capital appreciation.
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E386 · 10 Jul 2026 · 19 min
What Investors Should Watch for in the Second Half of 2026
Plus, where to look for opportunities in fixed-income and more.
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E385 · 26 Jun 2026 · 15 min
Dividend Investing: How to Find the Right Balance Between Income and Growth
Plus, two highly-rated dividend kings and three Gold-rated funds.
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E384 · 19 Jun 2026 · 19 min
Are Mutual Funds Becoming Obsolete?
The original vehicle for retail investors is under attack from ETFs and CITs.
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E383 · 12 Jun 2026 · 14 min
Brace Your Portfolio for Mega-IPOs
How SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI will affect the public market.
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E382 · 5 Jun 2026 · 13 min
The Portfolio That Has Been Beating the Classic 60/40, and Why It Matters for You
Plus, one of the biggest challenges to portfolio diversification today.
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E381 · 29 May 2026 · 11 min
The Best Opportunities for Fund Investors Today
Plus, how Morningstar’s new methodology treated Vanguard and Fidelity.
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E380 · 22 May 2026 · 12 min
Will Vacation Inflation Affect Your Summer Travel? Here’s What to Know
Plus, the airline stocks that are the most and least vulnerable to higher fuel prices.
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E379 · 15 May 2026 · 16 min
Bond ETF Flows Just Flipped. Here's What It Means for You
Plus, 6 bond ETFs with high ratings and low risk.
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E378 · 8 May 2026 · 16 min
How Big Tech's Bond Spree and Rising US Debt Are Creating Risks and Opportunities
Plus, a look at the biggest AI bond deals.
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E377 · 1 May 2026 · 14 min
10 Exceptional Stocks With Double-Digit Dividend Raises
Also, the names in this rare group that are undervalued today.
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E376 · 24 Apr 2026 · 17 min
Investors May Be Ignoring Big Market Disruptions. Is There Risk to the Rebuff?
Plus, what’s likely flying under the radar.
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E375 · 17 Apr 2026 · 22 min
Vanguard Wrote the Playbook for Success. Now, It Must Evolve to Stay on Top
Plus, two recently launched high-yield bond ETFs for passive and active investors.
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E374 · 10 Apr 2026 · 16 min
Vanguard Is Entering a New Era. Can It Keep Winning for Another 50 Years?
Plus, what to know about three of the firm’s new active equity ETFs.
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E373 · 3 Apr 2026 · 11 min
These 8 Funds Could Help Steady Portfolios During Rough Markets
A look at how allocation funds from Vanguard, T. Rowe Price, and more offer portfolio simplicity.
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E372 · 27 Mar 2026 · 16 min
Why Bond Funds Benefit from Active Management
Plus, how to find a fairly priced bond fund.
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E371 · 20 Mar 2026 · 19 min
These Top Tech Stocks Can Stand Up to AI Risks
Plus, why some software stocks are not down and out yet.
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E370 · 13 Mar 2026 · 25 min
2 Cautionary Tales from Private Equity and Private Credit Markets
What investors can learn from the sagas involving ERShares and Blue Owl Capital.
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E369 · 6 Mar 2026 · 15 min
Are You Ready for Tax Day? Here’s What You Need to Know Before You File
Plus, how to use your 1099 forms to improve your portfolio.
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E368 · 27 Feb 2026 · 18 min
Avoid This IRA Distribution Error to Protect Your Retirement Cash
Plus, what you need to do to fix this costly tax mistake.
About Investing Insights
A thoughtful look at investing opportunities and risks beyond the market headlines, plus personal finance and retirement tips, from Morningstar.
Investing Insights is a English business podcast from Morningstar, Ivanna Hampton, Sarah Hansen. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.
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- Morningstar, Ivanna Hampton, Sarah Hansen
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- Category
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