Capital Group political economist Matt Miller and Senior Vice President of Government & Regulatory Affairs Reagan Anderson share their views on geopolitical events, including the Iran war, and the outlook for the U.S. midterm elections. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com . If you're based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Cap...
Jun 04, 2026•46 min
With AI-driven disruption reshaping the investing landscape, technical skills are now table stakes, according to Equity Portfolio Manager Michael Beckwith. So, what does drive effective long-term outcomes? Adaptability and judgment. In this episode, he explains how these skills show up in practice: Actively molding a portfolio rather than just aggregating stocks Rigorously assessing management quality and incentives Identifying when businesses are mispriced for meaningful change Looking beyond c...
May 28, 2026•28 min
What happens to markets when investing goes on "autopilot"? Capital Group Vice Chair Jody Jonsson explains how passive ownership can diminish price discovery — and why that matters in expensive, concentrated markets. Jody also shares her thoughts on the role of private assets and what "smart regulation" could look like. For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com . If you're based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for C...
May 21, 2026•21 min
Biotech investing often hinges on understanding science, trials and patient outcomes. Dr. Judith Finegold is a physician turned equity analyst, and she explains how her clinical experience helps assess drug pipelines, clinical trials and long term risk in biotech investing — well beyond the headlines. #CapGroupGlobal This content is intended to highlight issues and be of a general nature. It should not be considered advice, an endorsement or a recommendation. Products mentioned are not an offer ...
May 14, 2026•21 min
Capital Group equity portfolio manager Chris Buchbinder and economist Jared Franz stress test the bull and bear cases for AI. They cover whether we are in an AI boom or bubble and what productivity gains could mean for the U.S. economy and job markets. This podcast is from a recent webinar. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com . If you're based ...
May 07, 2026•27 min
How does General Motors Chair and Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra lead transformation at scale, all while technology is rewriting the playbook? According to her, it's about maintaining the company's history of innovation and understanding that "no one has a right to exist — even a company that's 100 years old." In this episode, hear her insights on leading GM through structural change, from EV investment and regulatory shifts to culture, talent and long term relevance. #CapGroupGlobal This co...
Apr 30, 2026•21 min
Capital Group portfolio manager Steve Watson shares his thoughts on investing in global equity markets at a time when the world is getting to be a more dangerous place. He also looks ahead to the end of the Iran war and what it could mean for the stock market, oil prices and global economic growth. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com . If you'r...
Apr 23, 2026•26 min
Equity analyst Laura Nelson Carney uses her PhD in neuroscience to help spot medical innovation around the world. She brings a deep understanding of science to health care investing, using her research and drug development experience to help identify breakthrough drugs. And today, she's looking beyond biotechs in Boston and San Francisco and turning her attention to China as a growing source of innovation. #CapGroupGlobal This content is intended to highlight issues and be of a general nature. I...
Apr 16, 2026•26 min
Brittain Ezzes, a portfolio manager for Capital Group Dividend Value ETF, shares her perspective on an unexpected rally this year among heavy-asset companies, or companies outside of AI and big tech. She offers three catalysts that could sustain the rally, identifies areas where she is hunting for investment opportunity and explains why she believes we may be at the start of a physical economy renaissance. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our lat...
Apr 09, 2026•25 min
Did you know municipal bonds are deeply woven into everyday life? Karl Zeile, a fixed income portfolio manager with 32 years of industry experience, explains why the tax advantage of muni bonds is more relevant than ever. He lays out a practical framework for how financial advisors and investors can think about using them in today's market. #CapGroupGlobal This content is intended to highlight issues and be of a general nature. It should not be considered advice, an endorsement or a recommendati...
Apr 02, 2026•26 min
Gold prices have skyrocketed over the past three years. In March 2023, the precious metal was trading below $2,000 an ounce. By March 2026, it was above $5,000. What's the catalyst? Three Capital Group portfolio managers offer their views on gold and what it means for your investment portfolio. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com . If you're ba...
Mar 26, 2026•22 min
Equity investment analyst Timur Sugito breaks down the dynamics of the semiconductor industry and its impacts on the current AI boom. For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com . If you're based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights. Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist...
Mar 24, 2026•25 min
Long-term investing success comes from experience, humility and learning across market cycles — not short-term forecasting. In this episode, equity analyst Cyana Chilton shares why disciplined, dispassionate thinking matters, especially in moments of stress. As she puts it, "You can't model human behavior," and understanding that reality helps her make better decisions for shareholders. #CapGroupGlobal This content is intended to highlight issues and be of a general nature. It should not be cons...
Mar 19, 2026•27 min
Lisa Thompson, a portfolio manager for Capital Group New Geography Equity ETF, shares how her decades of experience covering emerging markets helped her get comfortable with uncertainty, volatility and cyclicality. She also explains why she believes macroeconomic and political cycles matter more today in both emerging and developed markets. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capi...
Mar 12, 2026•27 min
Before becoming a fixed income portfolio manager, Shannon Ward's passion was psychology. Today, she uses understanding people and behavior to inform her investment strategies in high-yield bonds. Key takeaways: The importance of portfolio diversification and avoiding what you don't fully understand Lessons from three decades of market cycles How strong partnerships with analysts can help create resilient portfolios #CapGroupGlobal This content is intended to highlight issues and be of a general ...
Mar 05, 2026•22 min
Equity investment analyst Drew Macklis discusses how Capital Group is seeking an edge in analysing the ever-growing world of AI. #CapGroupGlobal This content is intended to highlight issues and be of a general nature. It should not be considered advice, an endorsement or a recommendation. Products mentioned are not an offer of the product and may not be available for sale or purchase in all countries. All investments have risk, and you may lose money. Past results are not a guarantee of future r...
Mar 04, 2026•26 min
Capital Group equity analyst Darren Peers shares his outlook for oil prices. With rising geopolitical uncertainty in Iran and Venezuela, Darren discusses how these events are affecting the global energy market. He also explains why the U.S. continues to hold its position as the number one oil producer in the world, and what that means for the U.S. economy. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, s...
Feb 26, 2026•23 min
Fixed income investment analyst Julian James discusses the prospects for investment grade US utilities. Julian outlines why regulation is the key driver of quality for companies in this space and how he sifts through such a large sector to find the most attractive opportunities for portfolios. #CapGroupGlobal This content is intended to highlight issues and be of a general nature. It should not be considered advice, an endorsement or a recommendation. Products mentioned are not an offer of the p...
Feb 24, 2026•21 min
In a company as massive as Amazon, fostering a culture of speed and innovation is a difficult task. But CEO Andy Jassy says the secret is being customer obsessed to the point of writing press releases before any coding begins. In this episode, hear how he drives this culture, where he sees AI going next, and his advice for recent graduates. Key takeaways include: How Amazon has built a customer-obsessed culture Why AI is the most transformative technology of our time The future of drones, roboti...
Feb 19, 2026•31 min
Capital Group portfolio manager Rob Lovelace, principal investment officer of New Perspective Fund®, discusses his outlook for the global equity markets in 2026 and beyond. Joined by special guest, investment director David Polak, the two offer their views on shifting global trade winds, the rise of international markets, and the origins of the New Geography of Investing. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management i...
Feb 12, 2026•41 min
Investment analyst Kelly Murphy shares her journey from trading to investing and explains why learning for a living makes this role so dynamic and rewarding. Get an inside view on her day-to-day covering large-cap gaming and leisure, as well as small-cap investing. Catch more on: Gaming and leisure trends, regulatory risks and long-term outlook Kelly's process of "turning over rocks" to find companies early How a contrarian mindset and long-term perspective help her find comfort in discomfort He...
Feb 05, 2026•30 min
Fixed income investment analyst Sandro Lazzarini joins investment director David Bradin to discuss high-yields, an often overlooked area. Sandro explains how he values companies in transition, and why terminal value and pricing power matter. He also explores the surge in AI-related issuance and the evolving role of private credit. #CapGroupGlobal This content is intended to highlight issues and be of a general nature. It should not be considered advice, an endorsement or a recommendation. Produc...
Feb 04, 2026•20 min
Capital Group chief investment officer Martin Romo and portfolio manager Pramod Atluri share their 2026 outlook for the global economy and markets. Are we in the midst of an AI bubble or an AI boom? How far will the Federal Reserve go in its latest rate-cutting cycle? How might rising tariffs and trade tensions impact global economic activity? And what could it all mean for your portfolios? We'll tackle those questions and more. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-...
Jan 29, 2026•28 min
Equity portfolio manager Aline Avzaradel discusses her approach to building resilient portfolios, shaped by experiences ranging from growing up during Brazil's hyperinflation to investing through the 2008 global financial crisis. She shares how those moments influenced her focus on capital preservation, sustainable dividend growth, and fact-based decision-making, including why not all dividends are created equal. Key takeaways: A focus on how capital preservation and sustainable dividend growth ...
Jan 22, 2026•25 min
Equity investment analyst and portfolio manager Bobby Chada looks at the European utilities sector. Bobby outlines what these companies can bring to a portfolio and why their traditional boring label is outdated as we enter a golden age of electrical grid building. #CapGroupGlobal This content is intended to highlight issues and be of a general nature. It should not be considered advice, an endorsement or a recommendation. Products mentioned are not an offer of the product and may not be availab...
Jan 20, 2026•30 min
Capital Group political economist Matt Miller discusses his outlook for the U.S. midterm elections, along with other major events that are likely to shape the policy landscape in the new year. How will the political winds shift in 2026 and why should investors care? Tune in to hear Matt's view. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com . If you're ba...
Jan 15, 2026•30 min
European banks have rallied, but is this just a fleeting moment or the beginning of a lasting trend? Join host Mike Gitlin and seasoned portfolio manager Alfonso Barroso, who brings over 30 years of investment industry experience, as they piece together the bigger picture behind the sector's rise. Alfonso shares how improved profitability and shareholder-friendly policies are shaping the future of European banks. In this episode, you'll also hear: Where Alfonso sees other hidden value pockets ac...
Jan 08, 2026•30 min
Capital Group economist Jared Franz explores whether artificial intelligence (AI) will take our jobs. He shares insights on which roles are most vulnerable, why companies may favor experienced hires, and how AI could reshape economic growth and labor markets in the coming years. The conversation also touches on policy responses, universal basic income (UBI), and strategies for individuals to future-proof their careers. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosure...
Dec 24, 2025•31 min
Amidst changing consumer preferences and shifting trade dynamics, investment director Natalya Zeman and equity investment analyst Frank Beaudry discuss the dynamics of the European luxury goods sector and what sets its most prestigious brands apart. Topics include: What defines an apex luxury brand and their financial traits The influence of global consumer trends, with a focus on China the US and high-net-worth individuals How creative innovation, brand storytelling and the 'fabulousness budget...
Dec 23, 2025•21 min
Navigating the banking sector is no simple feat, especially amid AI-driven disruption and evolving regulations. For the past eight years at Capital Group, equity analyst Matt Antle has embraced this challenge with gusto and a disciplined, three-pronged approach: analyzing financial metrics and ratios, drawing on qualitative insights and incorporating macroeconomic trends. In this episode: AI's early impact on banking and potential for future revenue production How credit card issuers are capital...
Dec 18, 2025•36 min
