Episodes
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Listen to Views from the Desk
Thank you for supporting the “ETF Market Insights” podcast. While our 15th episode was our last on this channel, you can continue to hear from the team on “Views from the Desk,” a weekly series where we provide the latest investment news and expert commentary on the markets, the economy and...
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E15 – BMO ETF Q4 Investment Strategy
Higher interest rates for longer are creating volatility, yet also an opening for investors to earn attractive yields on the front end of the curve. Erika Toth and Alfred Lee discuss the latest quarterly Portfolio Strategy Report (QSR) and Fixed Income Strategy Report (FISR), which examine the...
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E14 – BMO ETF Q3 Investment Strategy
Are the central banks winning the battle against inflation? While the latest Canadian CPI print suggests we are moving in the right direction, it’s likely too early to call a victory. In this episode, Erika Toth and Alfred Lee discuss the latest quarterly Portfolio Strategy Report (QSR) and Fixed...
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E13 – BMO ETF Q2 Investment Strategy
Recent market events have taken investors on a walk down memory lane, as elements of the banking crisis look eerily similar to the challenges faced in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Where will regulators’ approaches lead? In this episode, Erika Toth and Alfred Lee discuss the latest quarterly Portfolio...
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E12 – 2023 BMO ETF Investment Outlook: Back to the Old Normal
2022 was a challenging time in the markets, which had investors riding the waves of uncertainty. As we enter the new year, are inflation and interest rates trending in the right direction? In this episode, Erika Toth and Alfred Lee discuss the latest quarterly Portfolio Strategy and Fixed Income...
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E11 – Central Banks Update and Outlook for 2023
In its final policy decision of the year, the U.S. Federal Reserve announced a half-point hike, raising interest rates to the highest level in 15 years. How long will rates remain elevated? And when will inflation get under control? In this episode, McKenzie Box and Alfred Lee discuss the central...
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E10 – Tax Loss Harvesting
In this session where we are going to be reviewing tax loss selling - also known as tax loss harvesting. A strategy that can help you lower your tax bill, and we’re going to look at how ETFs are effective tools to use when executing a tax loss selling strategy. Disclosures: The viewpoints…
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E09 – Quarterly Portfolio Strategy Q4 2022: The Fed in the Driver’s Seat
As hikes slowly work their way into the financial system, higher rates continue to be a primary market concern. How can investors combat these persistent challenges? In this episode, Erika Toth and Alfred Lee discuss the latest quarterly Portfolio Strategy and Fixed Income Strategy Reports, which...
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E08 – Q&A on Central Banks and Interest Rates
As the central banks prioritize taming inflation, markets react to the near-term volatility and the threat of recession. But at what point will the rate hikes slow down or pause altogether? And where do the attractive opportunities lie in the interim? In this episode, Erin Allen and Alfred Lee...
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E07 – Quarterly Portfolio Strategy Q3 2022: Is the Quest to Tamp Down Inflation Succeeding?
After a volatile start to the year, headline risk stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and COVID-19 takes a backseat to sticky inflation. As a result, investors are faced with a potential economic slowdown unlike any seen before. How should they prepare? In this episode, Alfred Lee and...
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E06 - Quarterly Portfolio Strategy Q2 2022: Ideas to Offset Inflation and Rising Rate Risk
Given ongoing uncertainties around interest rates, inflation, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, what approach should Advisors and investors be taking when it comes to portfolio construction? In this episode, Alfred Lee and Erika Toth discuss the latest quarterly Portfolio Strategy and Fixed Income...
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E05 – Protecting Against Rising Rates with ZBI
The new BMO Canadian Bank Income Index ETF (Ticker: ZBI) is an innovation in fixed income, but how does it fit into a portfolio? In this episode, Alfred Lee and Rob Butler dive deep into the benefits of fixed income ETFs, the process behind creating ZBI and the objectives in crafting its…
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E04 - Market Outlook for 2022
2021 was a strong year for markets and a record year for ETFs. But what’s the outlook for 2022? In this episode, Danielle Neziol and Mark Raes discuss hot topics including responsible investing, inflation, and the recent rotation towards the banking and energy sectors. Listen as our experts…
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E03 – Top 5 Picks to Park Your Greenbacks
Canadian residents who are non-U.S. citizens may be surprised to know that US dollar currency conversion costs and U.S. estate tax liability may apply to them. But how can you protect your valued greenbacks? In this episode, Danielle Neziol and Chris Heakes discuss how investing in…
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E02 – Why a “Low Volatility” Strategy Works Over Time
Protecting your portfolios is important – but so is capturing growth. When markets enter a volatile period, how should investors balance the risk-reward tradeoff? In this episode, Danielle Neziol and Chris Heakes discuss an innovative factor-based strategy known as Low Volatility that only…
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E01 – How ZPAY Earns Yield from Market Volatility
What should you do when the stock market goes haywire? Do you wait out the turmoil, or do you sit on the sidelines until it’s over? It’s a trick question, really. Professional investors know that options strategies can split the difference, collecting steady income AND stopping your losses if the...