E7 - Defensive Trade Ideas to Manage Volatility Risks

With the looming possibility of an earnings shock, many Advisors are on the hunt for defensive strategies to manage risks and gather income across their clients’ portfolios. For actionable insights and timely market commentary, Mark Raes, Head of Product, BMO Global Asset Management Canada, speaks with industry veterans Chris Heakes and Alfred Lee, both Portfolio Managers and ETF Specialists, BMO Global Asset Management, about how best to position for the weeks and months ahead.  ETFs mentioned in the podcast: BMO BBB Corporate Bond Index ETF (Ticker: ZBBB) BMO Canadian MBS Index ETF (Ticker: ZMBS) BMO Global High Dividend Covered Call ETF (Ticker: ZWG) BMO US High Dividend Covered Call ETF (Ticker: ZWH) 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 (if any) 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.