The Download with David Richardson

RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM)

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Staying invested: a strategy for all eras

Sarah Riopelle discusses why it’s important for investors to remain focused on the long term and stay invested through periods of short-term volatility. Sarah also discusses how she’s been tactically active in fixed income in recent months and why she is now neutrally positioning the portfolio’s she manages given her outlook for stocks and bonds. Unless specified, returns refer to RBC Select Very Conservative Portfolio, RBC Select Conservative Portfolio, RBC Select Balanced Portfolio, and RBC Canadian Bond Index ETF Fund as of October 31, 2024. Standard Performance data for Series A of RBC Select Very Conservative Portfolio is: 1yr: 13.8%; 3yr: 0.8%; 5yr: 2.6% and 10yr: 3.1%. Standard Performance data for Series A of RBC Select Conservative Portfolio is: 1yr: 17.1%; 3yr: 2.4%; 5yr: 4.3% and 10yr: 4.3%. Standard Performance data for Series A of RBC Select Balanced Portfolio is: 1yr: 21.6%; 3yr: 3.4%; 5yr: 6.0% and 10yr: 5.8%. Standard Performance data for Series A of RBC Canadian Bond Index ETF Fund is: 1yr: 10.7%; 3yr: -0.7%; 5yr: -0.2% and 10yr: 1.4%. Please consult your advisor and read the prospectus or Fund Facts document before investing. There may be commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses associated with mutual fund investments. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns for the periods indicated including changes in unit value and reinvestment of all distributions and do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any unitholder that would have reduced returns. RBC Funds, BlueBay Funds and PH&N Funds are offered by RBC Global Asset Management Inc. and distributed through authorized dealers in Canada. (Recorded: November 13, 2024) To view the transcript and disclosure for this podcast, please visit https://www.rbcgam.com/en/ca/insights/podcasts/staying-invested-a-strategy-for-all-eras/detail/. RBC, GAM, RBC GAM, RBCGAM, podcast, invested, investing, investment, insights, personally, learn, perspectives, personally invested

26 min
NOV 8

From tariffs to tax cuts: What could the next Trump era mean for the economy?

Eric Lascelles covers two key U.S. stories from an economic view: Trump’s re-election and his outlined policies so far, as well as the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates again and whether the easing cycle will be impacted amid a transitioning political landscape. (Recorded: November 8, 2024) To view the transcript and disclosure for this podcast, please visit https://www.rbcgam.com/en/ca/insights/podcasts/from-tariffs-to-tax-cuts-what-could-the-next-trump-era-mean-for-the-economy/detail/. RBC, GAM, RBC GAM, RBCGAM, podcast, invested, investing, investment, insights, personally, learn, perspectives, personally invested

27 min
NOV 7

Election 2024: Fixed income in focus

Andrzej Skiba reviews the U.S. election from a fixed-income and credit market perspective, analyzing how markets are digesting Trump’s win and the implications of his proposed policies. Andrzej also details how he is positioning portfolios in light of this outcome. (Recorded: November 7, 2024) To view the transcript and disclosure for this podcast, please visit https://www.rbcgam.com/en/ca/insights/podcasts/election-2024-fixed-income-in-focus/detail/. RBC, GAM, RBC GAM, RBCGAM, podcast, invested, investing, investment, insights, personally, learn, perspectives, personally invested

20 min
NOV 6

U.S. post-election insights: Stocks rally after Trump’s win

Stu Kedwell shares some observations on market reaction to President-elect Trump and identifies where potential opportunities may exist based on the new administration’s trade policies. (Recorded: November 6, 2024) To view the transcript and disclosure for this podcast, please visit https://www.rbcgam.com/en/ca/insights/podcasts/us-post-election-insights-stocks-rally-after-trumps-win/detail/. RBC, GAM, RBC GAM, RBCGAM, podcast, invested, investing, investment, insights, personally, learn, perspectives, personally invested

19 min
OCT 29

Taking soundbites out of the Big Apple

Stu Kedwell shares his insights on key themes from a recent conference in New York. He chats about why Canada’s economy lags behind the U.S., potential fiscal and immigration policy impacts on housing and labour, the shift from AI enablers to adopters, the rise of GLP weight loss drugs and more. (Recorded: October 29, 2024) To view the transcript and disclosure for this podcast, please visit https://www.rbcgam.com/en/ca/insights/podcasts/taking-soundbites-out-of-the-big-apple/detail/. RBC, GAM, RBC GAM, RBCGAM, podcast, invested, investing, investment, insights, personally, learn, perspectives, personally invested

24 min
OCT 23

Cutting through rates: what’s next for the Canadian economy?

Eric Lascelles discusses the outlook for the economy following the Bank of Canada’s latest 50 basis-point rate cut. Eric also shares his thoughts on how much lower the BoC might cut rates while avoiding a setback to the Canadian dollar. (Recorded: October 23, 2024) To view the transcript and disclosure for this podcast, please visit https://www.rbcgam.com/en/ca/insights/podcasts/cutting-through-rates-whats-next-for-the-canadian-economy/detail/. RBC, GAM, RBC GAM, RBCGAM, podcast, invested, investing, investment, insights, personally, learn, perspectives, personally invested

25 min
OCT 16

U.S. big banks beat expectations: what’s next for markets?

Stu Kedwell discusses strong third-quarter bank earnings in the U.S., and how these results may shape the outlook for further interest rate cuts and achieving an economic soft-landing. Stu also shares diversification strategies for investors to think about as market concentration begins to broaden out. (Recorded: October 16, 2024) To view the transcript and disclosure for this podcast, please visit https://www.rbcgam.com/en/ca/insights/podcasts/us-big-banks-beat-expectations-whats-next-for-markets/detail/. RBC, GAM, RBC GAM, RBCGAM, podcast, invested, investing, investment, insights, personally, learn, perspectives, personally invested

21 min
OCT 9

Markets in fall: what to watch for this season

Interest rates are falling while U.S. job numbers are on the rise. Stu Kedwell breaks down these stories and more, including recent shifts in commodity prices, Chinese stimulus and the upcoming U.S. election. (Recorded: October 9, 2024) To view the transcript and disclosure for this podcast, please visit https://www.rbcgam.com/en/ca/insights/podcasts/markets-in-fall-what-to-watch-for-this-season/detail/. RBC, GAM, RBC GAM, RBCGAM, podcast, invested, investing, investment, insights, personally, learn, perspectives, personally invested

25 min

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Join RBC Global Asset Management's experts in candid conversations about their teams, strategies and insights on current economic and investment trends.