Have you ever wondered what Morningstar’s manager research analysts are up to when they aren’t rating funds? On Beyond the Stars, host Shannon Kirwin sits down with members of Morningstar's European manager research team to discuss their latest research and insights into the fund industry. Tune in to hear what's on analysts' minds and how our research can help investors make smart investment decisions.
The Analyst in the Loop: How AI Is Expanding Manager Research
Take a peek behind the curtain at how AI is changing manager research at Morningstar. Tom Whitelaw explains how Morningstar analysts are using AI agents to deepen their analysis of investment strategies and what the future could bring. Download the paper here: The Analyst in the Loop: How AI IsExpanding Manager Research (https://www.morningstar.com/business/insights/research/ai-impact-on-manager-research)
1 Oct 2026
Do Fixed Term Bond Funds Deliver on Their Promises?
Mara Dobrescu and Jose Garcia Zarate explain the appeal of fixed term bond funds, why investors don't always get the yield they expect from these products, and how low-cost ETFs might be starting to push this industry in a more investor-friendly direction.
Read the full paper here: European Fixed-Term Bond Funds - Morningstar (https://www.morningstar.com/en-gb/business/insights/research/european-fixed-term-bond-funds)
3 Sept 2026
Catastrophe Bond Funds: Inside the Market Built on Worst-Case Scenarios
Mara Dobrescu and Paul Olmsted take listeners into the world of catastrophe bonds, which pay investors to shoulder the financial risks of earthquakes and hurricanes. Cat bond funds promise attractive yields and diversification. But how feasible is investing in this asset class—and how well do we understand the risks?
Read the full paper here: Catastrophe Bond Fund Landscape | Morningstar (https://www.morningstar.com/en-gb/business/insights/research/catastrophe-bond-funds)
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