Capital Ideas Investing Podcast

Series host Will McKenna covers 10 timely lessons portfolio manager and former banking analyst Will Robbins learned from his experience covering banks during the global financial crisis. Related resources: 10 investing lessons from 2008 that apply today This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.  

Capital Group portfolio manager Carl Kawaja shares his views on growth versus value investing, whether international markets will ever again outpace U.S. equities, and why he believes the world keeps getting better. Related resources: 10 investment themes for 2023https://www.capitalgroup.com/advisor/insights/articles/10-investment-themes.html This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.  For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

In a wide-ranging interview, Capital Group portfolio manager Mark Casey discusses the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the rapid pace of technology innovation, the 2022 stock market sell-off, and the evolution of cryptocurrencies — Bitcoin, in particular. Related resources:3 views on the future of growth investing This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Capital Group equity portfolio manager Will Robbins discusses the recent bank failures in the U.S. and offers his views on how investors can navigate near-term market volatility. A former banking analyst, Robbins also shares his perspective from past banking crises and the potential path forward for the Federal Reserve and other central banks. Related resources: What the SVB collapse means for investors  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.  

Series host Will McKenna hits the highlights from our new e-book: 10 investment themes for 2023. Find out which trends Capital Group portfolio managers are monitoring and where they see investment opportunities. Go to 10investmentthemes.com to download a copy of the e-book. Related resources: 10 investment themes for 2023 article 10 investment themes for 2023 webinar This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.  

After a rough 2022, where can equity investors find growth opportunities? Equity portfolio manager Cheryl Frank discusses how she’s navigating an increasingly competitive tech sector, why company CEOs should make a habit of under-promising and over-delivering, and what inspired her to pursue an investment career growing up in Vermont.  This episode is part of Capital Group’s “10 investment themes for 2023” series. Go to 10investmentthemes.com for more information. Related resource: 10 investment themes for 2023 report  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.  For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com.  The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Has equity investing outside the U.S. dropped off your radar? Host Will McKenna recaps five critical insights from three veteran portfolio managers featured in a recent Capital Ideas article that may make you think again. If you haven’t considered the effect of a weakening U.S. dollar or the opportunity set for dividends among companies outside the U.S., then be sure to listen for actionable ideas that might turn you into a borderless investor. Related resource: International markets outlook for 2023 (article)  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com.  The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

If 2022 represented an inflection point — that rare year when investors saw stocks and bonds decline in tandem — then who better to hear from today than Hilda Applbaum, one of the rare Capital Group portfolio managers who invests in both. Listen as Hilda, a 36-year industry veteran, weighs in on her fondness for pick-and-shovel companies, the return of dividend investing and the future of the 60/40 portfolio. (Hint: It’s not as bleak as you may think.) Related resource: 3 reasons why 60/40 portfolios may make a comeback This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com.  The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Got five minutes? Host Will McKenna recaps five keys to investing in 2023, based on insights from three veteran Capital Group portfolio managers. If you’re wary of international stocks or still reeling from how your bond portfolio fared in 2022, you’ll want to hear these actionable ideas for the year ahead. Related resource: 5 keys to investing in 2023  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com.  The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Given the broader equity market leadership today following technology’s decade of dominance, how should investors think about the once-mighty tech sector? Equity portfolio manager Martin Romo finds that the pace of innovation is only increasing, and that artificial intelligence in particular has reached an inflection point. Still in its infancy, AI is following in the footsteps of mobile and the cloud in the impact it’s having on industries, companies and products. Listen as Martin shares the opportunities he’s finding in battered, but not broken, tech stocks. This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Will the growth of renewable energy help usher in a new industrial renaissance? Judging from the early momentum of this dynamic movement — which is getting a funding boost from the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act — it’s highly probable, say equity investment analysts Gigi Pardasani and Dominic Phillips. Here they address the arguments of renewables skeptics and suggest areas of opportunity for long-term investors. Related resource: 4 trends that could power an industrial renaissance  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Where can investors find value in today’s volatile bear market? Listen as equity portfolio managers Caroline Randall and Paul Benjamin — whose portfolio responsibilities include value-oriented strategies — share their perspectives on energy, utilities, defense and other dividend-paying sectors in this difficult investing environment. Related resource: E-book: Guide to Recessions  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. To view the webinar or attend future webinar events, visit capitalideaswebinars.com.  For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada, visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights. 

Fresh from the first in-person international airshow since the start of the pandemic, equity portfolio managers Lara Pellini and Jason Smith share insights into the state of the aerospace industry. They discuss where they see opportunities and how face-to-face interaction with managements and colleagues makes a difference. Related resource: Investing ideas from the Farnborough International Airshow  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Even with the disruptions of the pandemic, retailers have enjoyed record sales the last two years. And with life going back to normal, shoppers have re-embraced in-store shopping. But could decades-high inflation bring the shopping spree to an end? Capital Group analyst Rachel Bowman shares insight into retailers’ strategies to help offload bloated inventories and how — despite online shopping’s popularity — 80% of total shopping still happens in brick-and-mortar stores. Related resource: E-book: Guide to Recessions  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

A U.S. recession is looming, but how long — and difficult — is it likely to be? Economists Darrell Spence and Jared Franz offer their latest thinking on the bear market, and equity portfolio manager Justin Toner shares how he’s investing during this volatile period. Related resources: E-book: Guide to Recessions  Can midterm elections move markets? 5 charts to watch  Rob Lovelace on all-weather investing This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. To view the webinar or attend future webinar events, visit capitalideaswebinars.com. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada, visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights. 

Capital Group political economist Matt Miller discusses his outlook for the U.S. midterm elections ahead of the November 8 contest. Will Republicans ride a “red wave” back into power, or will Democrats maintain slim majorities in the House and Senate? Tune in to hear Matt’s view on that, and what the outcome could mean for financial markets. Related Resources: Can midterm elections move markets? 5 charts to watch U.S. midterm elections: Will the House flip? This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.  

Author Chris Miller offers an overview of his new book, Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology. In this podcast, Miller discusses the geopolitical struggle to both expand and control the semiconductor industry. The outcome, he argues, could have major implications for technological leadership, the global economy and national security. Related Resources:Semiconductors could be the new oil: Here’s why This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Why has inflation remained so high for so long? Will it stay with us or eventually fade away? In this podcast, Capital Group portfolio manager Julian Abdey offers his view on those pivotal questions, along with some insightful thoughts on what it means for the markets and the economy going forward. Related Resources:Is high inflation the ultimate pandemic distortion? This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s role has evolved over the past several decades — and not in a good way, says author Lev Menand. A law professor and former economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Menand argues here — and in his new book, The Fed unbound: Central banking in a time of crisis — that the Fed’s expanded responsibility of backstopping shadow banks and other speculative players during economic downturns serves mainly to enable more (and more severe) financial crises. Related resources: Guide to recessions  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.  For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

How is Capital Group’s investment team managing ahead of a possible recession? We asked four veteran equity portfolio managers how they are positioning their portfolios and where they’re finding opportunities. Related resources: Braving bear markets: 5 lessons from seasoned investors  When volatility is rising, boring is beautiful 10 investment themes for 2022 This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.