About this episode
Dan Lefkovitz, Morningstar Indexes strategist and columnist, explains how factor investing works. And he discusses which stocks outperformed and underperformed during this year’s market volatility. What Is Factor Investing?What Factors Have the Strongest Performance Amid Market Volatility in 2025?Berkshire Hathaway and Other Low-Volatility Stocks Outperformed During Market VolatilityWhy Lower-Volatility Stocks Help With Capital Preservation in the Long TermWhich Factors Have Lagged the Broader Stock Market in 2025?Nvidia and Other Quality Stocks Underperformed During Market Volatility? How Factor Investing’s Performance in 2025 Fits Into Long-Term TrendsWhy Diversification Is Key When Investing in FactorsHow Often Should Factor Investors Check Their Portfolio?How to Position a Portfolio for Future Stock Market RotationsKey Takeaways Read about topics from this episode. How Market Turmoil Made Low-Volatility Stocks Great AgainYou’re a Factor Investor. You Just May Not Know It YetPaying Attention to Investment Factors? You Should BeWhy You Shouldn’t Panic Over Daily Market SwingsWhy Quality Stocks Aren’t Doing Better This Year2025 Market Outlook: Markets Are Priced to Perfection, but Will It Last?Morningstar’s Guide to Diversification13 Charts on Q1’s Dramatic Rotation in Stocks3 Surprising Market Winners in 2025 What to watch from Morningstar. Worried About Inflation? What to Know Before Buying TIPS ETFsMarket Volatility: The Trade Deals That Could Calm Wall StreetBerkshire Hathaw
