With U.S. equities becoming increasingly concentrated in mega cap names, there is an opportunity abroad. However, it’s not just about diversifying one’s portfolio—join Host Michael Hainsworth and Portfolio Manager Peter Rozenberg as they discuss the opportunity and risks of international investing. 

With the low interest rate and yield environment—40 years in the making—likely behind us, bond markets and investment considerations have shifted. Join host Michael Hainsworth and Senior Portfolio Manager Romas Budd as they unpack the evolving fixed income market and the need to recalibrate your approach to bond investing.

With stubborn inflation, growing deficits and ongoing uncertainty, gold is at new all-time highs, begging the question if gold is a relic or an insurance policy. In this episode, Michael Hainsworth, Robert Cohen and Emily Griffiths unpack the often-misunderstood world of gold and the companies that pull it out of the ground.

Canada launched the world’s first ETF over 30 years ago, sparking a debate that still rages today: active vs. passive investing. With heavyweight A.I. and tech-related stocks making up a large chunk of the market, indexes might not be as diverse as before. In this episode, Michael Hainsworth, Alan Green and Clare Gray unpack the state of passive ETFs in the current market environment and discuss the hidden risks in indexing and how an active approach can help.

What happens to the markets if artificial intelligence doesn’t live up to the hype? Host Michael Hainsworth explores the potential fallout with Portfolio Manager Ryan Nicholl, warns that while capital spending is booming, returns are still lagging. Plus, Michael shares a compelling lesson on compound interest—why starting early can quietly build a powerful financial future.

Is stagflation the new recession? Join Michael Hainsworth as he explores if there is a rising threat of a stagnant economy paired with persistent inflation — a double punch to investor portfolios. Featuring Myles Zyblock, Chief Investment Strategist at Dynamic, this episode dives into how market sentiment shapes strategy and how investors are navigating an environment where traditional playbooks may no longer apply.

Vice President and Head of ETFs, Alan Green is joined by Executive Director, The Canadian ETF Association, Eli Yufest and Head of Dynamic Funds, Mark Brisley, to discuss the recent industry ETF Exchange Conferences and the key emerging themes.  They discuss the evolving landscape of ETFs, including the growing momentum of actively managed ETFs and the shifting focus from passive to active strategies. With the ETF industry surpassing $10 trillion in assets, these industry leaders provide insights on the future of ETFs and the opportunities ahead!

Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager, Derek Amery sits down with Vice President & Portfolio Manager, Domenic Bellissimo and Portfolio Manager, Rose Devli  to unpack the uncertainty looming over consumer spending, corporate capital expenditures, and the potential for a slowdown or recession. They examine how these factors intertwine with tariffs and the implications as bond yields rallying and risk assets selling off, they provide insights and strategies to help you navigate this complex landscape of fluctuating policies and geopolitical tensions.

Vice President & Portfolio Manager Jennifer Stevenson and Associate Portfolio Manager, Scott Reid explore the recent volatility in the oil market driven by geopolitical tensions and supply-demand imbalances and discuss the potential impacts of the Trump administration’s policy agenda and tariffs. They also see a positive outlook for natural gas, driven by growing liquefied natural gas demand, and the impact of reshoring and industrial growth on energy needs.

Vice President & Portfolio Manager, Robert Cohen shares his perspective on the remarkable strength of gold amid global economic challenges, including poor monetary and fiscal policies and soaring debt levels. He discusses the current tariff landscape and its anticipated resolution, as well as how ongoing inflationary policies in Canada and the U.S. bolster the case for gold investment.

Portfolio Manager, Nick Stogdill delves into the resilient performance of the financial sector over the past few years, and the how he see’s banks navigating a period of potential tariff and trade risk, as well as other segments of the sector indirectly affected.  

Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager Tom Dicker and Vice President & Portfolio Manager Jeremy Lucas unpack the current North American credit markets, tackling pressing questions about inflation and recession. They discuss how strong corporate fundamentals and tight credit valuations are shaping investment opportunities.

Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager’s Tom Dicker and Jason Gibbs in conversation with Vice President & Portfolio Manager Ryan Nicholl, explore the 2025 market landscape and implications of a tech-driven bull market. They highlight unique opportunities in undervalued defensive sectors like healthcare and consumer staples. 

Vice President of ETF Distribution Peter Tomiuk and Vice President and Head of ETFs, Alan Green dive into why ETF markets in both Canada and the U.S. surged to new heights with record inflows in 2024, and also speculate on potential trends for 2025. They discuss the investment landscape that set up 2024’s unprecedented boom and dig into the current environment in an attempt to determine what that means for the year ahead in the ETF industry, and what opportunities that may present for investors.

Myles Zyblock, Chief Investment Strategist explores the implications of the Trump 2.0 administration in the year ahead. Amid cautious optimism around pro-growth policies, lower interest rates, potential deregulation in the U.S., and uncertainties around trade policies, Myles reviews the economic growth trends of 2024 and forecasts for 2025. He highlights the promise of positive growth and receding inflation while acknowledging the potential volatility tied to upcoming tariff announcements.

Vice President and Head of ETFs, Alan Green and Vice President of ETF Distribution, Peter Tomiuk are joined by Chris Pitts, Partner, Asset & Wealth Management at PwC to discuss the momentum in Canadian and Global ETF flows. Chris present’s findings from PwC's recent decade-long ETF survey publication, focusing on key trends such as the innovations in thematic offerings, how the influence of technological advancements are enhancing investor engagement, and also provides predictions of continued robust growth for ETFs in Canada. 

Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager Damian Hoang and Portfolio Manager Derek Bastien walk you through the various covered options ETF strategies available. Beginning with the basics in understanding covered call writing and cash-secured put writing they highlight the key differences and benefits between the strategies to help investors select the best “option” for their portfolio.

In this episode, Mark Brisley, Managing Director & Head of Dynamic Funds and Jean-François Perrault, Senior Vice-President & Chief Economist at Scotiabank, explore the effects of the U.S. election outcome on the Canadian economy amid the recent stock market rally and the implications for Canadian investors in light of the shifting U.S. policies to come. As investors anticipate tax cuts and deregulation to drive growth, we discuss how a second Trump administration might impact Canada, particularly regarding trade, immigration, and energy.

Chief Retirement Income Strategist Daryl Diamond and Vice President, Portfolio Solutions David De Pastena are joined by Rebekah Young, Vice President, Head of Inclusion and Resilience Economics to discuss the challenges facing Canadians as they underestimate life expectancy and unplanned health-related costs looming in their senior years. Daryl and Rebekah emphasize the importance of proactive discussions considering financial security and health-related issues for a more informed approach when planning their retirement.

Dans cet épisode, Éric Hallé, Vice-président régional, est du Canada, reçoit Roger Rouleau, vice-président et gestionnaire de portefeuille, pour examiner les avantages d’investir dans les obligations à escompte. Cet épisode a pour objectif d’aider les détenteurs de titres à revenu fixe à comprendre les importants changements survenus sur le marché obligataire et à trouver des stratégies pour conserver une plus grande part de leurs revenus. M. Rouleau explique les occasions qui s’offrent aux porteurs d’obligations et la manière dont la gestion active d’obligations à escompte peut être fiscalement avantageuse pour les investisseurs canadiens.