Morningstar's Take on 2019

Our analysis of the fourth quarter in stocks and funds.

Jan 8, 2020

As 2020 kicks off, Morningstar's analysts have provided in-depth reviews and outlooks across equity sectors and fund categories.

Equities 33 Undervalued Stocks for 2020

Funds The Year in U.S. Equity Funds, 2019

Johnson: 2019 Was the 'Year of Zero' for ETFs

A Look Back at Mutual Funds in 2019

The Year in Bond Funds 2019

2019 Fund Flows in 9 Charts

Morningstar's 2019 Lists

Fund Family Reviews Vanguard's Evolution in 2019

How T. Rowe Price Rode Out 2019

Highs and Lows in Fidelity's 2019 Performance

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