Investing Insights

Morningstar has been rating mutual funds and analyzing stocks since 1984, and Investing Insights is their podcast for translating that research into practical decisions. Hosted by Ivanna Hampton, Margaret Giles, and Sarah Hansen, the show has been running since 2008, making it one of the longest-tenured investment podcasts still in active production. The format is magazine-style, with each episode covering two or three distinct topics in about 20-30 minutes total. A single episode might include a segment on undervalued stocks identified by Morningstar's fair value estimates, a conversation about bond fund selection with one of their fixed-income analysts, and practical tax planning advice from a retirement specialist. That variety means you get broad market awareness without needing to subscribe to five different shows. With 190 episodes in its current format and a 4.2-star rating from 507 reviews, the show benefits enormously from Morningstar's research infrastructure. The analysts and strategists who appear on the show have access to proprietary data and models that most independent podcasters simply cannot match. When a Morningstar analyst says a stock looks 30% undervalued, that assessment comes from a structured valuation process, not a gut feeling. The show is particularly strong on retirement planning, IRA optimization, and fund selection. Recent episodes have covered private equity risks for retail investors, the impact of AI disruption on tech stock valuations, and specific bond fund recommendations for different interest rate environments. If you use Morningstar's tools or star ratings as part of your investment process, this podcast adds voice and context to the numbers you are already seeing on their platform.