Morningstar Moments: 3 Things You May Have Missed

Here are the major market moments our analysts have been talking about.

1) Give Target-Date Funds a Chance

- source: https://twitter.com/syouth1/status/1386640628671553538

Nobody--or no fund category--is perfect. The same goes for target-date funds. But that doesn't mean there still isn't a lot to love. From being truly hands-off to providing affordable advice, here is what Christine Benz has to say to the target-date fund critics.

2)Does the AAPL Fall From The Growth or Value Tree?

- source: https://twitter.com/MstarMarkets/status/1385293543812517888

Apple AAPL is a name every investor knows. The stock's market cap is about $2 trillion, and it takes up nearly 5% of the Morningstar U.S. Market Index. Outside of broad equity market indexes, a big question arises: Is Apple a growth stock or a value stock? Or is it both? Dan Lefkovitz weighs in on the debate.

3)How to Embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Your Firm

- source: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6790986972811857921

According to research from McKinsey & Company, firms with diverse leadership are 21% more likely to outperform in terms of profitability and 27% more likely to have superior value-creation results. Having a diverse business is about more than just the numbers-- it is about creating a more inclusive industry full of diverse talent. Walter K. Booker shows advisors how to do more than just check the boxes.

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