As a shifting economic backdrop fans recession fears in the U.S., is a soft landing still on the table? In this episode, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and your host, Erika Toth, analyze the market outlook and discuss our Q3 investment strategy reports. Quarterly Fixed Income Strategy Guided Portfolio Strategy Report ETFs: BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (Ticker: ZLB) BMO Low Volatility US Equity ETF (Ticker: ZLU) BMO MSCI USA High Quality Index ETF (Ticker: ZUQ) BMO Equal Weight REITs Index E...
Sep 06, 2024•19 min
In this episode, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and host, Erika Toth, delve into the latest ETF industry flows and the themes shaping markets amid recent bouts of volatility. BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (Ticker: ZSP) BMO S&P 500 Hedged to CAD Index ETF (Ticker: ZUE) BMO NASDAQ 100 Equity Hedged to CAD Index ETF (Ticker: ZQQ) BMO NASDAQ 100 Equity Index ETF (Ticker: ZNQ) BMO Low Volatility US Equity ETF (Ticker: ZLU) BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (Ticker: ZEB) BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF (Ticke...
Aug 22, 2024•19 min
Is the U.S. heading for a recession? In today’s episode, Portfolio Manager Chris Heakes, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and your host, Mckenzie Box, examine key economic indicators and historical trends. They also share defensive strategies to add to your investing toolkit. ETFs mentioned: BMO Short-Term US Treasury Bond Index ETF (Ticker: ZTS) BMO Mid-Term US Treasury Bond Index ETF (Ticker: ZTM) BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (Ticker: ZDV) BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF (Ticker: ZUT) BMO Equal Wei...
Aug 15, 2024•24 min
In today’s episode, the team scrutinizes the odds of a September Fed cut and discusses ways to get ahead of falling rates. BMO Gold Bullion ETF (Ticker: ZGLD) BMO Equal Weight Global Gold Index ETF (Ticker: ZGD) BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (Ticker: ZAG) BMO US Aggregate Bond Index ETF (Ticker: ZUAG) BMO US Equity Buffer Hedged to CAD ETF – October (Ticker: ZOCT) BMO US Equity Buffer Hedged to CAD ETF – July (Ticker: ZJUL) BMO S&P 500 Hedged to CAD Index ETF (Ticker: ZUE) BMO Ultra Short-Ter...
Aug 02, 2024•21 min
Despite several growing risks and ongoing volatility, opportunities persist. In this special episode, BMO Global Asset Management CIO Sadiq Adatia and your host, Mckenzie Box, make a case for global equities. They also discuss the value of an active approach and underscore the importance of asset allocation for long-term performance. ETFs mentioned in the podcast: BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ticker: ZSP) BMO Global Equity Fund Active ETF Series (Ticker: BGEQ) BMO Global Innovators Fund Active ETF...
Jul 25, 2024•18 min
From AI to automation, a global technological transformation is underway. In today’s episode, special guests Cathie Wood, Kevin Prins, and your host, Erika Toth, discuss what it could mean for your investments today—and in the future. They also explore adjacent industries positioned to benefit from disruptive innovation and recent developments from holdings within BMO ARK Innovation ETFs. Erika Toth is a Director of Institutional and Advisory for Eastern Canada at BMO Global Asset Management. Sh...
Jul 18, 2024•26 min
There’s no shortage of moving parts or risk factors in today’s environment. In this episode, BMO Senior Economist Jennifer Lee, and your host, Erin Allen, explore the trends to watch as we move forward in 2024—including monetary policy, China’s economy, and the housing market. They also reveal what they believe are the top three risks for do-it-yourself investors. Erin Allen is Vice President of Online Distribution at BMO Exchange Traded Funds. She is joined on the podcast by Jennifer Lee, Senio...
Jul 11, 2024•30 min
Are we entering a new Industrial Revolution? In today’s episode, special guest Jeremy Yeung, and your host, Mckenzie Box, dive into the booming world of artificial intelligence—touching on the innovative companies at the forefront of AI development, like Nvidia. They also share insights into the BMO Global Equity Team’s unique investment process and the importance of maintaining an informational advantage. McKenzie Box is Vice President of Product Management and Strategy at BMO Global Asset Mana...
Jun 27, 2024•32 min
Looking for a shock absorber for your portfolio? In this deep-dive episode, Portfolio Manager Chris McHaney, and your host, McKenzie Box, share how Buffer ETFs can mitigate losses—helping you stay invested during market uncertainty. ETFs mentioned in the podcast: BMO US Equity Buffer Hedged to CAD ETF – October (Ticker: ZOCT) BMO US Equity Buffer Hedged to CAD ETF – January (Ticker: ZJAN) BMO US Equity Buffer Hedged to CAD ETF – April (Ticker: ZAPR) The Magnificent Seven account for about 33% of...
Jun 20, 2024•18 min
In this special episode, Sohrab Movahedi, Chris Heakes, and Daniel Stanley break down the second quarter earnings from Canada’s “Big Six,” recapping the recent results and ongoing challenges. They also discuss loan-loss provisions, central bank policy, and reasons for a more optimistic outlook. Daniel Stanley is the Managing Director and Co-Head of Institutional Distribution at BMO Global Asset Management. He is joined on the podcast by Chris Heakes, Portfolio Manager and ETF Specialist, BMO Glo...
Jun 17, 2024•30 min
In this deep-dive episode, special guests Paul Riccardella, Richard Ho, and your host, Kevin Prins, provide a careful analysis of factor ETFs—from their early history to how they are constructed. They also discuss MSCI’s unique methodology and several prudent ways to avoid value traps. Kevin Prins is the Managing Director and Head of Distribution for ETFs and Digital Distribution at BMO Global Asset Management. He is joined on the podcast by Paul Riccardella, Executive Director of Client Coverag...
Jun 06, 2024•23 min
As the U.S. economy appears stronger for longer, Canada prepares for potential interest rate cuts. In this deep-dive episode, BMO GAM CIO Sadiq Adatia and your host, Mckenzie Box, break down the latest House View and discuss portfolio positioning for the current environment. McKenzie Box is Vice President of Product Management and Strategy at BMO Global Asset Management. She is joined on the podcast by Sadiq S. Adatia, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at BMO Global Asset Management. The episode wa...
May 30, 2024•19 min
With the 2024 U.S. presidential election just under six months away, headlines are heating up. In today’s episode, Portfolio Managers Chris Heakes, Matt Montemurro, and your host, Mckenzie Box, explore what the outcome could mean for your investments. They also discuss oil prices, opportunities outside of Canada, and the latest U.S. inflation print. The episode was recorded live on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. ETFs mentioned in the podcast: BMO Money Market Fund ETF Series (Ticker: ZMMK) BMO USD Cas...
May 16, 2024•27 min
Equities continue to dominate Canadian ETF flows. Hear about this trend and more in today’s episode, as Erika Toth, David Cheng, and your host, Mckenzie Box, dive into the themes shaping markets this spring, including redemptions of HISA ETFs, rate cut expectations, the bounce back of balanced portfolios, and a retirement wave. McKenzie Box is Vice President of Product Management and Strategy at BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM). She is joined on the podcast by Erika Toth, a Director of Inst...
May 09, 2024•22 min
The U.S. Federal Reserve made a big announcement—and it’s not about interest rates. In today’s episode, Portfolio Managers Matt Montemurro, Chris McHaney, and your host, Erika Toth, explore changes to the Fed’s Quantitative Tightening, or QT, program. They also discuss results from the earnings season so far, Canadian GDP numbers, and Japan. Erika Toth is a Director of Institutional and Advisory for Eastern Canada at BMO Global Asset Management. She is joined on the podcast by Matt Montemurro an...
May 02, 2024•26 min
The higher-for-longer narrative continues. In today’s episode, Portfolio Managers Matt Montemurro, Omanand Karmalkar, and your host, Mckenzie Box, analyze the rate-cut delays and where central bank policy expectations are diverging. They also discuss the Canadian dollar, oil, longer-duration bonds, and covered call strategies. ETFs mentioned in the podcast: BMO Mid-Term US IG Corporate Bond Hedged to CAD Index ETF (Ticker: ZMU) BMO Mid-Term US IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (Ticker: ZIC) BMO Ultra ...
Apr 25, 2024•27 min
In today’s deep-dive episode, John Waters, and your host, Erin Allen, discuss the key takeaways from Ottawa’s recently released 2024 federal budget, breaking down capital gains tax changes, measures affecting registered plans, and other notable proposals—and what it could mean for you. Erin Allen is Vice President of Online Distribution at BMO Exchange Traded Funds. She is joined on the podcast by John Waters, who is Vice President and Director of Tax Consulting Services at BMO Private Wealth. T...
Apr 19, 2024•25 min
As the economy shows more signs of weakness, will the Bank of Canada be the first to cut rates? In today’s episode, Portfolio Managers Chris McHaney, Chris Heakes, and your host, Mckenzie Box, examine the economic divergence between Canada and the U.S., and potential paths forward. They also discuss currency exposure, a large federal investment in artificial intelligence, and commodities. The episode was recorded live on Thursday, April 11, 2024. ETFs mentioned in the podcast: BMO Short Corporat...
Apr 12, 2024•28 min
What’s behind gold’s record-high rally? In today’s episode, Portfolio Managers Chris Heakes, Omanand Karmalkar, and your host, Mckenzie Box, identify a few forces supportive of bullion in the short and longer-term. They also discuss three ways to manage market volatility and U.S.-dollar-denominated ETFs. ETFs mentioned in the podcast: BMO Gold Bullion ETF (Ticker: ZGLD) BMO NASDAQ 100 Equity Index ETF (Ticker: ZNQ) BMO Low Volatility US Equity ETF (Ticker: ZLU) BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity...
Apr 04, 2024•23 min
As expected, the U.S. Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged for the fifth consecutive time, while maintaining cuts are likely still to come. In today’s episode, Portfolio Managers Winnie Jiang, Chris Heakes, and your host, Erika Toth, break down the latest announcement. They also discuss the path to rate normalization, alternatives to HISA ETFs, and Energy. The episode was recorded live on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. ETFs mentioned in the podcast: BMO Money Market Fund ETF Series (...
Mar 21, 2024•23 min
In this deep-dive episode, we explore the glittering world of gold bullion. They discuss notable trends, including the macroeconomic backdrop and push for de-dollarization, provide a use case for portfolio construction and introduce new BMO ETFs for Physical Gold. The episode was recorded live on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. ETFs mentioned in the podcast: BMO Junior Gold Index ETF (Ticker: ZJG) BMO Equal Weight Global Gold Index ETF (Ticker: ZGD) BMO Gold Bullion ETF (Ticker: ZGLD) BMO Gold Bullio...
Mar 14, 2024•20 min
In this special episode, Sohrab Movahedi, Chris Heakes and Daniel Stanley discuss the first quarter earnings from Canada’s “Big Six,” breaking down the recent results and the macro trends impacting markets. They also examine rising loan-loss provisions and commercial real estate and look back on the U.S. regional banking crisis a year after it began. Daniel Stanley is an ETF Specialist at BMO Global Asset Management. He is joined on the podcast by Chris Heakes, Portfolio Manager and ETF Speciali...
Mar 12, 2024•33 min
The Bank of Canada kept its benchmark rate at 5% for the fifth consecutive time, saying it’s “too early” for cuts. In today’s episode, Portfolio Managers Omanand Karmalkar, Matt Montemurro, and your host, Erika Toth, examine the dynamics of inflation and explore what the future could hold. They also discuss tailwinds in the Utilities sector, a barbell strategy to add duration, and Japan’s market outlook. Erika Toth is a Director of ETF Distribution at BMO ETFs. She is joined on the podcast by Om...
Mar 07, 2024•29 min
BMO MSCI USA High Quality Index ETF (Ticker: ZUQ) BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Hedged to CAD Index ETF (Ticker: ZQQ) BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (Ticker: ZNQ)** BMO Covered Call Technology ETF (Ticker: ZWT) BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF (Ticker: ZWB) BMO Canadian Bank Accelerator ETF (Ticker: ZEBA) BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (Ticker: ZEB) BMO Low Volatility US Equity ETF (Ticker: ZLU) **ZNQ-Changes in rates of exchange may also reduce the value of your investment. ZWT, total returns as ...
Feb 29, 2024•24 min
Canada’s inflation rate fell within the Bank of Canada’s target range, easing to 2.9% in January. With potential rate cuts on the horizon, portfolio managers Chris McHaney, Chris Heakes, and your host, Mckenzie Box, make a case for duration and discuss how to manage reinvestment risk. They also explore long-short equity strategies and share their top picks for sectors and factors. The episode was recorded live on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. ETFs mentioned in the podcast: BMO Aggregate Bond Ind...
Feb 22, 2024•25 min
ETFs mentioned in the podcast: BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF (Ticker: ZUT) BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF (Ticker: ZRE) BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (Ticker: ZLB) BMO MSCI USA High Quality Index ETF (Ticker: ZUQ) BMO Short-Term US TIPS Index ETF (Hedged Units) (Ticker: ZTIP) ZJAN - BMO US Equity Buffer Hedged to CAD ETF – January (Ticker: ZJAN) ZOCT - BMO US Equity Buffer Hedged to CAD ETF – October (Ticker: ZOCT) BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF (Ticker: ZBK) BMO Equal Wei...
Feb 14, 2024•33 min
In this deep-dive episode, Portfolio manager Chris McHaney, and your host, McKenzie Box, delve into Buffer ETFs—starting with the fundamentals, including how they work and where they fit into portfolios. They also provide comprehensive scenarios for various market conditions. The episode was recorded live on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. ETFs mentioned in the podcast: ZJAN - BMO US Equity Buffer Hedged to CAD ETF – January (Ticker: ZJAN) ZOCT - BMO US Equity Buffer Hedged to CAD ETF – October (Ti...
Feb 08, 2024•20 min
The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged on Wednesday—hinting cuts aren’t coming soon. In today’s U.S.-centric episode, portfolio managers Winnie Jiang, Chris McHaney, and your host, Erika Toth, analyze the latest economic data. They also discuss the upcoming presidential election, fixed income positioning and factor exposures. Erika Toth is a Director of ETF Distribution at BMO ETFs. She is joined on the podcast by Winnie Jiang and Chris McHaney, Portfolio Managers and ETF Specialists at BMO Gl...
Feb 01, 2024•22 min
In the Bank of Canada’s latest announcement, the tone seems to have shifted in a new direction. In today’s episode, portfolio managers Matt Montemurro, Chris Heakes, and your host, McKenzie Box, explore what’s next for monetary policy. They also discuss Tech stocks, volatility and what another Trump term could mean for markets. McKenzie Box is Director of Product and Strategy at BMO Global Asset Management. She is joined on the podcast by Matt Montemurro, and Chris Heakes, Portfolio Managers and...
Jan 25, 2024•25 min
Despite turbulent markets in 2023, the ETF industry continues to thrive, providing Canadian Investors with new options for growth. Portfolio manager Alfred Lee and your host, McKenzie Box, take a deep dive into the themes driving demand and the benefits ETFs have to various user types. Read the episode summary. McKenzie Box is Director of Product and Strategy at BMO Global Asset Management. The episode was recorded live on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. BMO ETF 2024 Industry Outlook Report Visit t...
Jan 18, 2024•18 min
