Dan Chornous outlines strategies for balancing growth and protection before and during retirement, including managing equity portfolios, diversifying with quality stocks, and determining the right asset mix. (Recorded: January 2, 2026)
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Stu Kedwell reflects on 2025 in markets as a volatile yet reasonable year, emphasizing discipline and a balanced perspective in navigating uncertainty. Stu also explores the role of active managers in steering through market shifts, and highlights scenario analysis as essential for anticipating outcomes and mitigating risks. (Recorded: December 23, 2025)
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Eric Lascelles shares his thoughts on a flurry of economic developments, including U.S. job numbers, inflation trends and central bank rate cuts. Eric also discusses his outlook for both the Canadian and U.S. economies in 2026. (Recorded: December 18, 2025)
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Eric Lascelles discusses Canada’s unexpected job growth and a decline in unemployment despite conflicting signals about labour force participation and broader economic health. Eric also examines AI’s dual role in enhancing productivity and disrupting employment, and shares a positive economic outlook for 2026. (Recorded: December 15, 2025)
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Stu Kedwell discusses the resilience of Canadian bank earnings, driven by stable credit provisions, improving net interest margins and strong performance in capital markets and wealth management. Stu also identifies key forces that could boost Canada’s economic growth in 2026, including large-scale infrastructure projects, strategic trade agreements, and renewed capital expenditure in the energy sector. (Recorded: December 11, 2025)
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Marcello Montanari and Rob Cavallo discuss key trends shaping the 2026 outlook, including rising AI skepticism, Google’s AI resurgence through innovations like Gemini 3.0. They highlight healthcare’s role as a defensive hedge against AI-driven market volatility, and express long-term optimism for the tech sector, citing growing demand for capacity and infrastructure buildouts. (Recorded: December 10, 2025)
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Laurence Bensafi, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, Deputy Head of Emerging Market Equities, RBC Global Asset Management Limited, discusses key factors driving emerging markets’ shift from underperformance to outperformance. Laurence also highlights growth opportunities in Taiwan, South Korea, China, Mexico, and India, and emphasizes diversification, due diligence, and on-the-ground research to navigate risks and identify high-quality investments. (Recorded: December 8, 2025)
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Scott Lysakowski discusses the positive performance of the TSX/S&P Index despite global uncertainties, including the impact of AI and surging gold prices. He explores the unique composition of the Canadian equity market, highlighting the strength of financials and the resilience of energy stocks despite weak oil prices. (Recorded: November 24, 2025)
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Stu Kedwell discusses his recent appointment to Global Chief Investment Officer and the legacy of current CIO Dan Chornous. He also breaks down the three critical factors fueling the recent uptick in market volatility: evolving interest rate expectations, weaker-than-expected U.S. consumer data, and the surge in capital investment for data centres, particularly as tech giants begin borrowing to fund their expansion. (Recorded: November 24, 2025)
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Siguo Chen, Portfolio Manager, Asian Equities, RBC Global Asset Management Limited, analyzes evolving U.S.-China trade tensions and their market impact. Siguo also explores China's economic landscape, addressing deflationary pressures and highlights opportunities for Canadian investors seeking diversification in Asian markets. (Recorded: November 7, 2025)
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Stu Kedwell explores recent AI-driven enthusiasm in markets and its potential impact on future economic growth. Stu also discusses mixed earnings reports from big tech companies, and the bond market’s reactions to interest rate cuts. (Recorded: October 30, 2025)
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Sarah Riopelle discusses the current investment landscape, noting strong performance of both stocks and bonds, while cautioning about valuation risks in the U.S. and Canadian equity markets. Sarah also emphasizes the importance of making regular, small adjustments to portfolios, rather than large sweeping changes in response to a changing economic environment. (Recorded: October 23, 2025)
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David Lambert, Managing Director & Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of European Equities at RBC Global Asset Management Limited, discusses the strong performance of European equities this year, particularly in Canadian-dollar terms. He highlights Europe's relative valuation advantage over the U.S., anticipated earnings growth, and the potential for a narrower earnings differential between the two regions. He also touches on the UK's economic outlook and the impact of currency fluctuations on investments. (Recorded: October 17, 2025)
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Stu Kedwell discusses the current market landscape including the S&P 500 earnings outlook, data centre economics, and the performance of U.S. banks. He also delves into AI's transformative potential, as well as the importance of diversification when navigating volatile markets. (Recorded: October 16, 2025)
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Eric Lascelles discusses the potential impacts of the U.S. government shutdown on the economy, as well as market reactions. He also looks at how increasing dysfunction and polarization within the U.S. government could impact Canadian investors in the long term. (Recorded: October 9, 2025)
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Stu Kedwell discusses the recent surge in investor enthusiasm in markets and the important role of analyst insights in such an environment. He also highlights the value of understanding market behaviours and leveraging professional expertise to navigate market cycles. (Recorded: October 3, 2025)
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Jennifer Schillaci explores trends in real estate, including post-pandemic shifts in commercial properties, the impact of return-to-office mandates in cities like Toronto, and the evolving future of Canadian retailers. She also shares insights on the outlook for the asset class and the role of real estate equity investments as a valuable portfolio diversifier. (Recorded: October 1, 2025)
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Stu Kedwell examines current market trends, noting how AI-related growth is fueling enthusiasm and highlighting opportunities to diversify into traditional sectors like financials and metals. He also discusses his "water on stone" approach, and the importance of balancing high-growth excitement with long-term investments in stable, well-managed businesses. (Recorded: September 26, 2025)
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David Tron shares insights from his recent trip to San Francisco, where he met with leaders of major technology companies and venture capitalists to discuss the transformative potential of AI across industries. He delves into real-world AI applications, the defensive spending strategies of tech giants, and the ripple effects on sectors like advertising, software, and industrials. (Recorded: September 22, 2025)
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Polina Kurdyavko, Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager & Head of Emerging Markets, BlueBay Fixed Income, RBC Global Asset Management Limited, shares her cautious approach to investing in emerging markets, highlighting the importance of prudent fiscal policies, low leverage, and high yields with reduced volatility. She also discusses the value of global diversification in fixed income portfolios and explores opportunities for Canadian investors in regions like Latin America and Asia. (Recorded: September 18, 2025)
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