E50 - 2021 Outlook - Top ETFs & Trends to Watch

In our final Views from the Desk episode for 2020, our experts take a no holds barred look at what to expect in the new year. Listen to Chris Heakes, Chris McHaney and host, Mark Raes, give their predictions on equities, fixed income, and the likely winners in a reopening trade. They also explain why Advisors should watch exchange rates, and protect their client portfolios from a strengthening loonie. As for their favourite ETFs for 2021, the experts go global to access the best companies across the world.    Read the episode summary. Mark Raes is the Head of Product at BMO Global Asset Management. He is joined on the podcast by Chris Heakes and Chris McHaney, two Portfolio Managers and ETF Specialists at BMO Global Asset Management. The episode was recorded live on December 16, 2020. ETFs mentioned in the podcast: BMO MSCI All Country World High Quality Index ETF (Ticker: ZGQ) BMO High Quality Corporate Bond Index ETF (Ticker: ZQB) BMO Short Corporate Bond Index ETF (Ticker: ZCS) BMO Mid Corporate Bond Index ETF (Ticker: ZCM) BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (Ticker: ZSP) BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (Ticker: ZEM) BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF (Ticker: ZRE)   Disclosures: The viewpoints expressed by the Portfolio Manager represent their assessment of the markets at the time of publication. Those views are subject to change without notice at any time without any kind of notice. The information contained herein is not, and should not be construed as, investment, tax or legal advice to any party. Investments should be evaluated relative to the individual’s investment objectives and professional advice should be obtained with respect to any circumstance. Any statement that necessarily depends on future events may be a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in exchange traded funds. Please read the ETF Facts or prospectus before investing. Exchange traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. For a summary of the risks of an investment in the BMO ETFs, please see the specific risks set out in the prospectus. BMO ETFs trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value and may trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase the risk of loss. Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination. BMO ETFs are managed by BMO Asset Management Inc., which is an investment fund manager and a portfolio manager, and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal. ®/™Registered trade-marks/trade-mark of Bank of Montreal, used under licence.