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What the Ukraine-Russia Conflict Means for Your Investments

A guide to the latest market trends, advice on what investors can do in times of uncertainty, and what comes next after the Russian invasion.

It’s no surprise that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has rattled global markets. Still, investors likely have outstanding questions as we face unknowns in the days and weeks to come. Here, we’ve compiled our latest projections and insights into this evolving situation.

Whether you are looking to mitigate risk in your portfolio or seeking reassurance on your financial plans, this guide includes advice on how to respond in times of crisis as we keep an eye on the latest market trends.

Which Funds Had Heavy Holdings of Russian Debt? With Russian bonds and the Ruble collapsing, these emerging-markets funds had big weights ahead of the invasion.

Russia Invasion Sparks Renewable Energy Stock Surge As oil prices jump, solar and clean-energy plays also advance.

Which Funds Have the Biggest Russian Stock Holdings? Investors in these funds had the most exposure to Russia heading into the war.

Which Funds Have the Biggest Russian Stock Holdings? Investors in these funds had the most exposure to Russia heading into the war.

15 Cheap Growth Stocks Amid the Volatility Growth stocks are now broadly undervalued and the overall market now looks fairly priced.

ETFs With Russian Exposure Plunge on Ukraine Invasion Cybersecurity, clean energy, and uranium funds gain following Russian attack.

Russia Invades Ukraine: What Do Advisors Say to Clients? They appreciate hearing from you in times like these.

What the Invasion of Ukraine Means for European Stocks The obvious and immediate effects of the invasion could be an acceleration in inflationary pressures, particularly on food and energy costs. 5 Charts on Markets' Response to the Ukraine Invasion Despite potential inflationary pressures from the conflict, expectations for Fed tightening have been dialed back.

The Russia Crisis is Heating Up, But You Need to Stay Cool How have markets reacted broadly to Putin's decision here?

What Comes Next in the Markets After Russia Invasion Strategists weigh in: watch inflation and the Fed. Ukraine Invasion: Seeking (and Finding) Reassurance in Troubled Times You won't be surprised to hear me say that this isn't the time to upend your well-laid plan.

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Tom Lauricella

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Tom Lauricella is chief markets editor for Morningstar.

Lauricella joined Morningstar in 2015 after a long career at The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones. During his time as a reporter and editor, he covered a wide array of investing topics, including mutual funds, retirement planning, and global financial markets. While at the Journal, he won the prestigious Gerald Loeb award for his role in covering the May 2010 stock market “Flash Crash.”

Lauricella holds a bachelor’s degree from New York University, where he majored in journalism.

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