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Your Quarterly Market Update with Johann Klaassen (Ep. 98)

By deepimpactinvesting | September 6, 2023

What’s new in the market?

How’s the investment arena doing so far? What if we all started investing like we truly cared?

In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen navigate the current markets while providing a snapshot of the economy and all things inflation and investing. They debunk common misconceptions surrounding gold as an investment and shed light on the increasingly popular concept of ‘green gold’ and its actual environmental impact.

Kim and Johann leave no stone unturned! Listen in as they guide us through the uncharacteristic behaviors of bonds and the implications of investing in precious metals.

Throughout the episode, Kim and Johann discuss:

Advice for those concerned about their portfolio or the markets
The intriguing phenomenon of uncharacteristic bond behavior and its potential impact
The reality behind the allure of gold as an investment and those who stand to gain
What you need to know about ‘green gold’ and its environmental consequences
The hidden environmental and social costs of investing in precious metals
And more!

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About Our Guest:

Johann A. Klaassen, Ph.D., is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer for Horizons Sustainable Financial Services, where he develops asset allocation strategies and oversees investment policy for Horizons’ individual and institutional clients. As a passionate advocate for SRI, a skilled navigator of its intricacies, and an enthusiastic early adopter of just about every new communication tool and technology, Johann is informed, informative, and far more accessible than his many commitments might imply. He directly serves clients across the nation, tending to specialize in serving unusual and special circumstances or needs.

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Ending Poverty and Achieving Economic Growth: Some Must-Know Sustainable Development Goals (Ep. 89)

By deepimpactinvesting | April 26, 2023

Are you interested in learning how to reduce poverty and create sustainable economic growth for everyone?

You are in luck because that’s exactly what Kim Griego-Kiel talks about in this week’s episode of Deep Impact Investing.

Kim explains how poverty, decent work, and economic growth are part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SGD) while detailing the progress made towards achieving these goals and the challenges and setbacks faced.

Kim discusses:

The increase in poverty rates and unemployment due to the pandemic and the prevalence of global child labor
The progress made towards ending poverty and sustainable economic growth
The role of inflation, the pandemic, and child labor when it comes to achieving these goals
Digital technology and financial services as tools to improve the lives of people living in poverty
What you should know about microfinance
The truth about consumer protection and credit card reward programs
And more!

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2022 Market Overview: Winners and Losers with Johann Klaassen (Ep. 84)

By deepimpactinvesting | February 1, 2023

2022 was a year of market turmoil: The S&P 500 and the Russell 3000 were down by almost 19%, and the bond market also suffered a hit.

In this episode, Kim Griego-Kiel brings back one of our favorite guests, Johann Klaassen, the President and Chief Investment Officer at Horizons Sustainable Financial Services. Kim and Johann review the 2022 market performance while detailing the four areas that impacted the markets last year.

Johann discusses:

The Federal Reserve’s efforts to control inflation
The US dollar currency speculation
His market predictions for 2023
What you should know about diversification
The market’s role in sustainable investing
And more!

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LinkedIn: Johann Klaassen

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel:

About Our Guest:

Johann A. Klaassen, Ph.D., is Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer for Horizons Sustainable Financial Services. His role is developing asset allocation strategies and overseeing investment policy for Horizons’ individual and institutional clients. As a passionate advocate for SRI, a skilled navigator of its intricacies, and an enthusiastic early adopter of just about every new communication tool and technology, Johann is informed, informative, and far more accessible than his many commitments might imply. He directly serves clients across the nation, tending to specialize in serving unusual and special circumstances or needs.

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