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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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 –...

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...

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...

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. She is joined on the podcast by Alfred Lee, a Portfolio Manager and ETF Specialist at BMO Global Asset...

In this episode, Erika Toth and Alfred Lee discuss the latest quarterly Portfolio Strategy Report (QSR) and Fixed Income Strategy Report (FISR), which examine interest rate expectations, the Technology sector, U.S. and Canadian banks, a barbell strategy to add duration, and portfolio positioning for 2024. Erika Toth is a Director of ETF Distribution at BMO ETFs. She is joined on the podcast by Alfred Lee, Director, Portfolio Manager and Investment Strategist at BMO Global Asset Management....

As the year draws to a close, Portfolio Manager Alfred Lee, and your host, McKenzie Box, look back on the industry trends and themes that shaped 2023. In today’s episode, they discuss fixed income’s comeback, inflation, AI, gold, Canadian banks and cash. McKenzie Box is Director of Product and Strategy at BMO Global Asset Management. She is joined on the podcast by Alfred Lee, a Portfolio Manager and ETF Specialist at BMO Global Asset Management. The episode was recorded live on Thursday,...

In this special episode, Sohrab Movahedi, Chris Heakes and Daniel Stanley take a deep dive into the fourth quarter earnings from Canada’s “Big Six,” discussing the highs and lows from recent results. They also explore tax loss selling, a potential mortgage renewal crunch, accelerator ETFs, earnings per share (EPS) estimates, and proposed regulatory changes out of the U.S. Daniel Stanley is an ETF Specialist at BMO Global Asset Management. He is joined on the podcast by Chris Heakes, Portfolio...

In a long-awaited ruling, Canada’s banking regulator cracked down on high-interest savings account ETFs at the end of October. Portfolio manager Matt Montemurro, and your host, McKenzie Box, take a deep dive into the stricter liquidity rules and what could happen when the new requirements take effect in January. McKenzie Box is Director of Product and Strategy at BMO Global Asset Management. She is joined on the podcast by Matt Montemurro, a Portfolio Manager and ETF Specialist at BMO Global...

Disclosure: *AUM Flows for ZEB, source BMO Global Asset Management, as of November 30th, 2023. **ZEB Calendar Performance Source: Bloomberg as of November 30 2023. An investor that purchases Units of a Structured Outcome ETF other than at starting NAV on the first day of a Target Outcome Period and/or sells Units of a Structured Outcome ETF prior to the end of a Target Outcome Period may experience results that are very different from the target outcomes sought by the Structured Outcome ETF...

It’s reporting season once again for the “Big Six” Canadian banks. In today’s episode, portfolio managers Chris McHaney, Charles-Lucien Myssie, and your host, McKenzie Box, break down the earnings hits and misses so far. They also discuss Technology’s reign and outlook, the high-yield space, and when to add duration. Read the episode summary. McKenzie Box is Director of Product and Strategy at BMO Global Asset Management. She is joined on the podcast by Chris McHaney and Charles-Lucien...

As the U.S. earnings season closes out, portfolio managers Alfred Lee, Omanand Karmalkar, and your host, Erika Toth, inspect companies’ report cards—putting the “Magnificent Seven” under the microscope. They also discuss dividend strategies, Canada’s inflation rate, Energy, and U.S. dollar-denominated ETFs. Read the episode summary. Erika Toth is the Director of ETF Distribution for Eastern Canada at BMO Global Asset Management. She is joined on the podcast by Alfred Lee and Omanand...

Has the latest U.S. CPI print cemented the end to Fed rate hikes? In our 200th episode, portfolio managers Matt Montemurro, Chris McHaney, and your host, McKenzie Box, analyze this small, but important, improvement on the inflation front. They also discuss what’s trending in BMO ETFs, the outlook for the U.S. dollar and commercial real estate. McKenzie Box is Director of Product and Strategy at BMO Global Asset Management. She is joined on the podcast by Matt Montemurro and Chris McHaney,...

Treasuries are back on investors’ minds this week, this time with many looking for a tactical trade at the long end of the curve. In today’s episode, portfolio managers Chris Heakes, Matt Montemurro, and your host, McKenzie Box, explore the upside of a barbell approach as interest rates continue to plateau. They also discuss getting back into dividend stocks, tax-loss harvesting, and making lemonade when markets give you lemons. Read the episode summary. McKenzie Box is Director of Product...

Canada’s banking regulator cracked down on HISA ETFs in a long-awaited ruling. In today’s episode, portfolio managers Alfred Lee, Chris McHaney, and your host, Andrew Vachon, digest OSFI’s decision and provide places to park cash. They also discuss the latest Fed and Treasury announcements, the likelihood of a technical recession, and developments from the Bank of Japan. Read the episode summary. Andrew Vachon is a Senior Product Manager at BMO Global Asset Management. He is joined on the...

In its latest announcement, the Bank of Canada held interest rates steady at 5%, opening the door to speculation. In today’s episode, portfolio managers Matt Montemurro, Omanand Karmalkar, and your host, Mckenzie Box, discuss the central banks’ downgraded outlook and when it could reach its 2% inflation target. They also explore a barbell strategy, dividend stocks, market volatility and the U.S. earnings season. Read the episode summary. Mckenzie Box is Director of Product and Strategy at BMO...