Synopsis
Many investors want a one-stop site to access clear, credible thinking on the markets and investing. Fisher Investments Market Insights was created to address this need, providing succinct, entertaining and savvy thinking on global capital markets. Our goal is to provide discerning investors the most essential information and commentary to stay in tune with what's happening in the markets, while providing unique perspectives on essential financial issues.
Episodes
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Ep. 25-005 Ken Fisher Discusses Trade Deficits, Tariff Collection and More - May 2025
30/05/2025 Duration: 20minIn this episode, Fisher Investments’ founder, Ken Fisher, answers a fresh batch of listeners questions. Ken discusses the hidden reality behind trade deficits and tariff collection. He also delves into the parallels between this year’s market volatility and that of 1998. All that, and much more, in this episode of the Market Insights podcast. Visit our episode page, where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you become a more informed investor. And if you have questions about capital markets, investing or personal finance, email us at marketinsights@fi.com. We may use them in an upcoming episode.
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Ep. 25-004 Ken Fisher Discusses Technical Investing, Stop Losses, Wealth Taxes and More–April 2025
25/04/2025 Duration: 19minIn this episode, Fisher Investments’ founder Ken Fisher answers a fresh batch of listeners questions. Ken discusses the pitfalls of technical investing, stop losses and wealth taxes. He also shares his thoughts on whether US tariffs will bring manufacturing jobs back to the US, and whether life and long-term care insurance are good investments. All that, and much more, in this episode of the Market Insights podcast. Visit our episode page, where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you become a more informed investor. And if you have questions about capital markets, investing or personal finance, email us at marketinsights@fi.com. We may use them in an upcoming episode.
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Ken Fisher Discusses the Federal Reserve Balance Sheet, Oil Markets, DOGE - March 2025
27/03/2025 Duration: 25minIn this episode, Fisher Investments’ founder Ken Fisher answers a fresh batch of listeners questions. Ken discusses the market impact of the current administration’s regulatory approach, the Federal Reserve's balance sheet reduction and its implications for investors. He also shares his thoughts on the oil market and whether the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will influence the economy. All that, and much more, in this episode of the Market Insights podcast. Visit our episode page, where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you become a more informed investor. And if you have questions about capital markets, investing or personal finance, email us at marketinsights@fi.com. We may use them in an upcoming episode.
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Ken Fisher Discusses Market Corrections, Bitcoin, the Auto Industry and more– February 2025
20/02/2025 Duration: 13minIn this episode, Fisher Investments’ founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer Ken Fisher answers a new round of listener questions. Ken explains why the Trump administration’s pro-crypto agenda hasn’t changed his outlook on bitcoin. He also discusses how the continued development of the election vehicle market might affect the auto industry. All that, and much more, in this episode of the Market Insights podcast. Visit our episode page, where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you become a more informed investor. And if you have questions about capital markets, investing or personal finance, email us at marketinsights@fi.com. We may use them in an upcoming episode.
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Ken Fisher Explains Digital Currencies, Bear Markets and How to Gauge Investor Sentiment – Nov. 2024
12/11/2024 Duration: 15minIn this episode, Fisher Investments’ founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer Ken Fisher answers a new round of listener questions. Ken offers his thoughts on digital currencies and defines investor sentiment and ways to gauge it. He also discusses the likelihood of an impending bear market and whether meme stocks are something worth paying attention to. Visit our episode page, where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you become a more informed investor. And if you have questions about capital markets, investing or personal finance, email us at marketinsights@fi.com. We may use them in an upcoming episode.
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Ken Fisher Explains Capital Gains vs Dividends and the Biggest Mistake Investors Make – October 2024
30/10/2024 Duration: 15minIn this episode, Fisher Investments’ founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer Ken Fisher answers a new round of listener questions. Ken covers the tax efficiencies of capital gains vs dividends, along with how to think about portfolio diversification. He also offers his thoughts on algorithmic trading and lastly, reveals what he believes is the biggest mistakes that investors make. Visit our episode page, where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you become a more informed investor. And if you have questions about capital markets, investing or personal finance, email us at marketinsights@fi.com. We may use them in an upcoming episode.
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Ken Fisher Answers When to Buy a Home and the Impact of Tariffs – September 2024
24/09/2024 Duration: 16minIn this episode, Fisher Investments’ founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer Ken Fisher answers a new round of listener questions. Ken shares his thoughts on the current state of investor sentiment, along with discussing when is the best time to buy a home. He also discusses the impact of tariffs on the economy. Visit our episode page, where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you become a more informed investor. And if you have questions about capital markets, investing or personal finance, email us at marketinsights@fi.com. We may use them in an upcoming episode.
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Ken Fisher Discusses US National Debt Fears - June 2024
21/06/2024 Duration: 11minIn this episode, Fisher Investments’ founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer Ken Fisher addresses a common investor concern—US national debt. Visit our episode page https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/podcasts/june-2024-ken-fisher-discusses-us-national-debt-fears, where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you become a more informed investor. And if you have questions about capital markets, investing or personal finance, email us at marketinsights@fi.com. We may use them in an upcoming episode.
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Ken Fisher on Inflation, When to Buy and Emerging Markets Opportunities Beyond China - Apr 2024
24/04/2024 Duration: 10minIn this episode, Fisher Investments’ founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer answers a new round of listener questions. Ken provides his inflation outlook and why you should be forward looking when buying stocks. He also offers his thoughts on the state of the commodity market and highlights emerging markets opportunities outside of China. Visit our episode page https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/podcasts/apr-2024-ken-fisher-answers-questions-on-inflation, where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you become a more informed investor. And if you have questions about capital markets, investing or personal finance, email us at marketinsights@fi.com. We may use them in an upcoming episode.
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Capital Markets Update Excerpts - March 2024
27/03/2024 Duration: 30minThis episode features excerpts from the recent Fisher Investments’ client-exclusive Capital Markets Update session which includes insights from Fisher Investments’ Investment Policy Committee. Learn more about why short-term volatility is inherent to stocks and Ken Fisher thoughts on the state of investor sentiment. We also share our thoughts on inflation and interest rate outlook. Visit our episode page https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/podcasts/mar-2024-capital-markets-update-excerpts , where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you become a more informed investor. And if you have questions about capital markets, investing or personal finance, email us at marketinsights@fi.com. We may use them in an upcoming episode.
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Ep. 24-002 Where will stocks go in 2024? - Feb 2024
16/02/2024 Duration: 29minIn this episode, Fisher Investments’ Senior Vice President of Research Aaron Anderson chats with Naj Srinivas about our outlook for capital markets in 2024. They discuss how the start of the current bull market was somewhat atypical and reflect on where they see investor sentiment today as well as expectations for stocks in 2024. Aaron also addresses some potential risks for equity markets. Visit our episode page https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/podcasts/feb-2024-where-will-stocks-go-in-2024, where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you become a more informed investor. And if you have questions about capital markets, investing or personal finance, email us at marketinsights@fi.com. We may use them in an upcoming episode.
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Ken Fisher discusses the Fibonacci analysis and his expectations for US GDP in 2024– Feb 2024
02/02/2024 Duration: 07minIn this episode, Fisher Investments’ founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer answers a new round of listener questions. Ken explains why the Fibonacci analysis isn’t useful for stock prediction, what happens if the reverse repo market and the treasury funds get drained and what he expects for U.S. GDP in 2024. Lastly, he debunks any correlation between inflation and debt. Visit our episode page https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/podcasts/jan-2024-ken-fisher-discusses-the-fibonacci-analysis , where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you become a more informed investor. And if you have questions about capital markets, investing or personal finance, email us at marketinsights@fi.com. We may use them in an upcoming episode.
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Ken Fisher on the European Economy, Bonds and if 2024 is the year for Small Cap Stocks – Jan 2024
08/01/2024 Duration: 07minIn this episode, Fisher Investments’ founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer answers a new round of listener questions. Ken covers his economic outlook on Eastern European countries, if bonds are the asset class of the hour, and if 2024 is the year for small caps and lastly, book recommendations on investing. Visit our episode page, where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you become a more informed investor. And if you have questions about capital markets, investing or personal finance, email us at marketinsights@fi.com. We may use them in an upcoming episode.
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Ken Fisher Answers Questions on Stocks vs Bonds, China’s Economy and Bull Market Risks – Dec 2023
15/12/2023 Duration: 11minIn this episode, Fisher Investments’ founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer answers a new batch of listener questions. Ken covers why stocks are superior to other assets, even with high interest rates; why the global economy continues to grow despite China’s slowing economy; and some of the underappreciated risks to the current bull market. Visit our episode page (https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/podcasts/dec-2023-ken-fisher-answers-questions-on-stocks-vs-bonds), where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you become a more informed investor. And if you have questions about capital markets, investing or personal finance, email us at marketinsights@fi.com. We may use them in an upcoming episode.
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Ken Fisher Answers Questions on Biotech, Energy and the Fed - June 2023
28/06/2023 Duration: 15minIn this episode, Fisher Investments’ founder, Executive Chairman and Co-Chief Investment Officer Ken Fisher answers more common listener questions about finance and investing. Ken looks at whether biotech stocks do well during recessionary periods, and whether he thinks now is a good time for investors to consider energy stocks. Ken also gives his thoughts on value dividend investing and central banks.
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Ken Fisher Answers Your Questions - April 2023
14/04/2023 Duration: 16minOn this episode, Fisher Investments’ founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer answers common listener questions. Ken covers sequence of returns, asset allocation, impacts from the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions and implications of an inverted yield curve. Visit our episode page, where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you become a more informed long-term investor. And if you have questions about capital markets, investing or personal finance, email us at marketinsights@fi.com. We may use them in an upcoming episode.
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Three Investing Trends To Watch In 2023 - March 2023
16/03/2023 Duration: 29minOn this episode, we’ll look at three big investment themes you may want to watch in 2023: inflation, rising interest rates and the potential for a recession. You’ll hear from some Fisher Investments’ main portfolio decision makers — members of the Investment Policy Committee. On our episode page (https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/podcasts/march-2023-three-investing-trends-to-watch-in-2023), you’ll find links to more information and resources on some of the topics covered in this episode. And if you have questions about capital markets, investing or personal finance, email us at marketinsights@fi.com. We may use them in an upcoming episode.
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Becoming an Effective Long-Term Investor - Nov. 2022
14/11/2022 Duration: 16minAchieving your long-term investing goals can be easier if you have a solid plan. But, when markets get turbulent, even experienced investors can question their decisions. On this episode, we’ll examine ways to become a more effective long-term investor and stick to your plan over time. Visit our episode page, where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you on the path to becoming a more effective long-term investor. And if you have questions about capital markets, investing or personal finance, email us at marketinsights@fi.com. We may use them in an upcoming episode.
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Russia, Inflation and the Energy Sector - June 2022
29/06/2022 Duration: 31minThe energy sector and energy companies are connected to many of the biggest news stories of 2022: the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the subsequent Western sanctions and the ongoing inflation situation. In this episode, we examine how this critical sector affects the global economy and financial markets. Visit our episode page (https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/podcasts/market-insights), where you’ll find links to more information and resources about how markets are reacting to the energy sector, inflation and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. And if you have questions about capital markets, investing or personal finance, email us at marketinsights@fi.com. We may use them in an upcoming episode.
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Protecting Your Family From Financial Scams – Jan 2022
31/01/2022 Duration: 19minFinancial scams and fraud affect more and more people around the world. In this episode, we examine who’s at risk and discuss some tips to help you recognize scams. We also investigate three common types of scams (advance-pay scams, romance scams and trusted-individual scams) to understand how they work and how to protect against them. Visit our episode page (https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/podcasts/market-insights/january-2022-protecting-your-family-from-financial-scams) where you’ll find links to more information and resources to help you identify and report scams and fraud to protect your family. And if you have questions about capital markets, investing or personal finance, email us at marketinsights@fi.com. We may use them in an upcoming episode.