Capital Ideas Podcast

Capital Group
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Want to learn how professional investors do it? The Capital Ideas podcast brings you the latest investment thinking from Capital Group, one of the world's largest investment management organizations. Each week we'll get inside the minds of portfolio managers, analysts and economists to break down market trends, macroeconomic forces, investing approaches and lessons learned from personal experience. Take 30 minutes and tap into the intellectual capital of Capital Group. Capital Client Group, Inc. All Capital Group trademarks mentioned are owned by The Capital Group Companies, Inc., an affiliated company or fund. All other company and product names mentioned are the property of their respective companies. For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures.

  1. The psychology of building portfolios to withstand any cycle

    1D AGO

    The psychology of building portfolios to withstand any cycle

    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 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 results. Statements attributed to an individual represent the opinions of that individual as of the date published and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Capital Group or its affiliates. This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc., and copyrighted to Capital Group and affiliates, 2026, all rights reserved. For more information, including our detailed disclosures, visit www.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?list=PLbKcvAV87057bIfkbTAp-dgqaLEwa9GHi U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://www.capitalgroup.com/individual-investors/gb/en/resources/how-to-invest/glossary.html To stay informed, follow us LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-group/posts/?feedView=all YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapitalGroup/videos Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/ About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals.   Learn more: capitalgroup.com Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html Copyright © 2026 Capital Group

    22 min
  2. How to find generational AI businesses – the 'move 37' moment

    2D AGO

    How to find generational AI businesses – the 'move 37' moment

    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 results. Statements attributed to an individual represent  the opinions of that individual as of the date published and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of  Capital Group or its affiliates. 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://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc., and copyrighted to Capital Group and affiliates,  2026, all rights reserved.  For more information, including our detailed disclosures, visit www.capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures. U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq To stay informed, follow us LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0 Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/ About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's  lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully  researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals. Learn more: capitalgroup.com Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html Copyright ©2026 Capital Group

    26 min
  3. Black gold: The outlook for oil prices

    FEB 26

    Black gold: The outlook for oil prices

    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, 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?list=PLbKcvAV87057bIfkbTAp-dgqaLEwa9GHi This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://www.capitalgroup.com/individual-investors/gb/en/resources/how-to-invest/glossary.html To stay informed, follow us LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-group/posts/?feedView=all YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapitalGroup/videos Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/ About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals. Learn more: capitalgroup.com Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html Copyright ©2026 Capital Group

    23 min
  4. Regulation dictates opportunity in US utilities

    FEB 24

    Regulation dictates opportunity in US utilities

    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 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 results. Statements attributed to an individual represent  the opinions of that individual as of the date published and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of  Capital Group or its affiliates. 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://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc., and copyrighted to Capital Group and affiliates,  2026, all rights reserved.  For more information, including our detailed disclosures, visit www.capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures. U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq To stay informed, follow us LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0 Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/ About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's  lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully  researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals. Learn more: capitalgroup.com Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html Copyright ©2026 Capital Group

    21 min
  5. Amazon CEO on leadership, innovation and customer obsession

    FEB 19

    Amazon CEO on leadership, innovation and customer obsession

    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, robotics and global connectivity Practical career advice for graduates #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 results. Statements attributed to an individual represent the opinions of that individual as of the date published and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Capital Group or its affiliates.  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc., and copyrighted to Capital Group and affiliates, 2026, all rights reserved. For more information, including our detailed disclosures, visit http://www.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?list=PLbKcvAV87057bIfkbTAp-dgqaLEwa9GHi U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://www.capitalgroup.com/individual-investors/gb/en/resources/how-to-invest/glossary.html To stay informed, follow us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-group/posts/?feedView=all YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapitalGroup/videos Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/ About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals. Learn more: capitalgroup.com Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html Copyright © 2026 Capital Group

    31 min
  6. Rob Lovelace on the year ahead (2026 edition)

    FEB 12

    Rob Lovelace on the year ahead (2026 edition)

    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 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?list=PLbKcvAV87057bIfkbTAp-dgqaLEwa9GHi  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.  U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://www.capitalgroup.com/individual-investors/gb/en/resources/how-to-invest/glossary.html  To stay informed, follow us LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-group/posts/?feedView=all  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapitalGroup/videos  Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/  About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals. Learn more: capitalgroup.com Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html Copyright ©2026 Capital Group

    41 min
  7. Why being an investment analyst is the "best job in the world"

    FEB 5

    Why being an investment analyst is the "best job in the world"

    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 Her advice for new analysts, including acting on conviction and balancing IQ and EQ #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 results.   Statements attributed to an individual represent the opinions of that individual as of the date published and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Capital Group or its affiliates.   This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc., and copyrighted to Capital Group and affiliates, 2026, all rights reserved.   For more information, including our detailed disclosures, visit www.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?list=PLbKcvAV87057bIfkbTAp-dgqaLEwa9GHi U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://www.capitalgroup.com/individual-investors/gb/en/resources/how-to-invest/glossary.html To stay informed, follow us LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-group/posts/?feedView=all YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapitalGroup/videos Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/ About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals. Learn more: capitalgroup.com Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html Copyright © 2026 Capital Group

    30 min
  8. Finding durable value in high yield tech & financials

    FEB 4

    Finding durable value in high yield tech & financials

    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. 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 results. Statements attributed to an individual represent the opinions of that individual as of the date published and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Capital Group or its affiliates. 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://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc., and copyrighted to Capital Group and affiliates, 2026, all rights reserved.   For more information, including our detailed disclosures, visit www.capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures.   U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq  To stay informed, follow us  LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm  YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0  Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/  About Capital Group  Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals.  Learn more: capitalgroup.com  Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html  Copyright ©2026 Capital Group

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Want to learn how professional investors do it? The Capital Ideas podcast brings you the latest investment thinking from Capital Group, one of the world's largest investment management organizations. Each week we'll get inside the minds of portfolio managers, analysts and economists to break down market trends, macroeconomic forces, investing approaches and lessons learned from personal experience. Take 30 minutes and tap into the intellectual capital of Capital Group. Capital Client Group, Inc. All Capital Group trademarks mentioned are owned by The Capital Group Companies, Inc., an affiliated company or fund. All other company and product names mentioned are the property of their respective companies. For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures.

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  • Creator
    Capital Group
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    313
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Capital Group. All rights reserved.
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