Each week in the Money Talk Podcast, Landaas & Company advisors offer insights for long-term investors by discussing the financial markets. Try to answer the following questions, based on some of those conversations.

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1.

In the Jan. 5 Money Talk Podcast, Adam Baley used the analogy of a road trip to describe what trend he’s observing?

(Choose one.)

1. Climate change affecting corporate expenses.
2. The economy slowing down.
3. Stock market timing.
4. The effect of earnings on interest rates.

(See answer below.)

2.

In the Jan. 12 Money Talk Podcast, Art Rothschild spoke of an asset category that may have disappointed investors in recent years but he suggested could benefit them over time. Which of the following did Art discuss?

(Choose one.)

1. Gold
2. Certificates of deposit
3. Global securities
4. Preferred stocks

(See answer below.)

3.

“Just because something is available doesn’t mean we need to own it. Just because something’s new doesn’t mean it’s a good idea,” Kyle Tetting said in the Jan. 12 Money Talk Podcast. Which discussion prompted Kyle’s remark?

(Choose one.)

1. Initial public offerings
2. A bitcoin-related fund
3. Stock splits
4. Corporate spinoffs

(See answer below.)

4.

Mortgage interest rates have ticked down since October and are expected to decline more in 2024. As John Sandstrom explained in the Jan. 19 Money Talk Podcast, how would lower rates most impact the housing market?

(Choose one.)

1. Encouraging refinancing
2. Decreasing foreclosures
3. Freeing up inventory
4. Lowering sales commissions

(See answer below.)

5.

In the Jan. 19 Money Talk Podcast, Dave Sandstrom talked about broadly elevated valuations for stocks. Which type of stocks did Dave single out as particularly pricey?

(Choose one.)

1. Small-cap
2. Value
3. Emerging market
4. Growth

(See answer below.)

Answers

1.

b. The economy slowing down.

Learn more
Skating through the latest uncertainty, by Kyle Tetting
2023 Investment Outlook Seminar, a Money Talk Video with Bob Landaas, Kyle Tetting, Dave Sandstrom
Investors and the business cycle, a Money Talk Video with Dave Sandstrom

2.

c. Global securities

Learn more
Over there: Investing in a global economy, a Money Talk Video with Kyle Tetting,
Global exposure via large U.S. companies, a Money Talk Video with Marc Amateis
International Investing, from the Securities and Exchange Commission

3.

b. A bitcoin-related fund

Learn more
Statement on the Approval of Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Products, from the Securities and Exchange Council
Thinking about buying the latest new cryptocurrency or token? from Investor.gov
Investment risk, explained, from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Cryptocurrencies, from FINRA

4.

c. Freeing up inventory

Learn more
How to Shop for a Mortgage, from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
The Economy is Starting to Look Normal – Housing Isn’t, from The Wall Street Journal
Housing Contribution to Gross Domestic Product, from the National Association of Home Builders

5.

d. Growth

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(initially posted Jan. 26, 2024)