Our Investment Views

Quarterly Publication Focus: So Far, So Good

Quarterly Publication Focus: So Far, So Good

In the cover page of our quarterly Market Letter publication, George Hosfield, CFA, provides an update to our investment strategy titled, “So Far, So Good.” In the piece, George discusses the Fed’s progress in fighting inflation and delivering a soft economic landing, plus an update on the dominant theme of artificial intelligence across equity markets.

Second Quarter 2024 Investment Strategy Video: So Far, So Good

Second Quarter 2024 Investment Strategy Video: So Far, So Good

Head of Fixed Income and Principal Brad Houle, CFA, presents the firm's quarterly Investment Strategy titled, "So Far, So Good." In the video he discusses how the Fed's fight on inflation is faring, our belief that commercial real estate is not similar to residential real estate circa 2008 and investors' expectations for earnings for the remainder of the year.

Market Letter Second Quarter 2024: So Far, So Good

Market Letter Second Quarter 2024: So Far, So Good

We present Market Letter publication for the second quarter 2024 titled “So Far, So Good” in which Chief Investment Officer George Hosfield, CFA, outlines our belief the Fed remains on course to deliver an ever-so-rare soft landing to this inflationary cycle. Dean Dordevic writes about the Japanese economy and Warren Buffett’s investment there in recent years since the introduction of the “Corporate Governance Code” and Jason Norris, CFA, provides an update on equity market valuations and how investors expect the market to grow for the remainder of the year.

Investment Outlook 2024 Video: Sticking the Landing

Investment Outlook 2024 Video: Sticking the Landing

Annual presentation from Ferguson Wellman sharing our views for the year regarding the global economy and capital markets, as well as a planning update from our wealth management team.

2024 Investment Outlook Webinar Video: Sticking the Landing

2024 Investment Outlook Webinar Video: Sticking the Landing

Annual presentation from Ferguson Wellman sharing our views for the year regarding the global economy and capital markets, as well as a planning update from our wealth management team.

2024 Outlook Publication: Sticking the Landing

2024 Outlook Publication: Sticking the Landing

Outlook publication for the first quarter 2024 detailing our investment strategies.

Investment Strategy Video: Inflation's Flame Flickers

Investment Strategy Video: Inflation's Flame Flickers

George Hosfield, CFA, discusses Ferguson Wellman's quarterly strategy titled, "Inflation's Flame Flickers," which addresses the narrow market leadership, the impact of higher interest rates on inflation and how assets are priced at this stage of the economic cycle.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Market Letter: Inflation's Flame Flickers

Fourth Quarter 2023 Market Letter: Inflation's Flame Flickers

Presenting our fourth quarter 2023 publication of Market Letter titled, “Inflation’s Flame Flickers.”

Third Quarter 2023 Investment Strategy Video: Standing Eight Count

Third Quarter 2023 Investment Strategy Video: Standing Eight Count

We present our third quarter 2023 Investment Strategy Update video titled, “Standing Eight Count.”

Third Quarter 2023 Market Letter: Standing Eight Count

Third Quarter 2023 Market Letter: Standing Eight Count

Presenting our third quarter 2023 publication of Market Letter titled, Standing Eight Count.

2023 Mid-Year Update Video

2023 Mid-Year Update Video

In spring 2023, members of our team have hosted events throughout the Pacific and Inland Northwest. Following our “tour,” we created a video of our presentation for clients who missed an event or don’t reside in the Northwest. 

Market Letter: Stalemate

Market Letter: Stalemate

Read Market Letter for the first quarter of 2023 titled, “Stalemate.”

Investment Strategy Video: Stalemate

Investment Strategy Video: Stalemate

George Hosfield, CFA, discusses the firm's quarterly strategy titled "Stalemate," which highlights the Fed's ongoing battle to tame inflation along with our views on the health of the banking industry and capital market expectations for the balance of the year.

2023 Investment Outlook Video

2023 Investment Outlook Video

Annual presentation from Ferguson Wellman investment team discussing the major themes facing capital markets in 2023 and how they will affect client portfolios.

Fourth Quarter 2022 Investment Strategy Video: Bad News Is Good News

Fourth Quarter 2022 Investment Strategy Video: Bad News Is Good News

George Hosfield, CFA, shares our fourth quarter 2022 Investment Strategy video, in which he discusses the Fed raising interest rates in an effort to combat inflation and what that means for investors.

Fourth Quarter 2022 Market Letter: Bad News Is Good News

Fourth Quarter 2022 Market Letter: Bad News Is Good News

Read our Market Letter publication for the fourth quarter 2022 titled, Bad News Is Good News, in which George Hosfield, CFA, Peter Jones, CFA, and Joe Herrle, CFA, share our thoughts on inflation, interest rates, the energy sector and housing supply in the United States.

Bond Math

Bond Math

Principal and Head of Fixed Income, Brad Houle, CFA, discusses the math at work in fixed income investing and the relationship between bonds and interest rates.

Recording: Mid-Year Economic Outlook Webinar with Portland and Puget Sound Business Journals

Recording: Mid-Year Economic Outlook Webinar with Portland and Puget Sound Business Journals

Ferguson Wellman presents its mid-year investment outlook in partnership with the Portland and Puget Sound Business Journals. Originally aired July 13, 2022.

Third Quarter 2022 Market Letter: Balancing Act

Third Quarter 2022 Market Letter: Balancing Act

Read our Market Letter publication for the third quarter 2022 titled, Balancing Act, in which George Hosfield, CFA, Dean Dordevic and Brad Houle, CFA, share our thoughts on inflation, interest rates, recession risk and how to position portfolios in this environment.

Third Quarter 2022 Investment Strategy Video: Balancing Act

Third Quarter 2022 Investment Strategy Video: Balancing Act

Director and Chief Investment Officer George Hosfield, CFA, discusses the Fed raising interest rates, peaking inflation and our view on equities and volatility across all asset classes in our Investment Strategy titled, “Balancing Act.”