Investments Unplugged

Macan Nia, Kevin Headland
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Investments Unplugged

An insightful and lively podcast that gives you access to ideas and insight from a range of market experts from Manulife Investment Management.(Intended for Advisor Use Only)

  1. Episode 99: Gearing up for the final stretch of 2024—Market Insights Monthly special edition

    SEP 27

    Episode 99: Gearing up for the final stretch of 2024—Market Insights Monthly special edition

    Children are heading back to the classroom for yet another school year. What better time than now to reinforce our portfolios with lessons learned from our early childhood? This month, our Co-Chief Investment Strategists Kevin Headland and Macan Nia address economic concerns, equities and fixed income developments, and the art of managing volatility—all through the lens of some our favourite children’s classics. Get ready to revisit some of your favourite childhood gems and gear up for the final stretch of 2024 with this truly unique perspective on markets. Don’t miss out on this podcast episode.

    27 min
  2. Episode 98: All-caps in focus —Market Insights Monthly special edition

    SEP 9

    Episode 98: All-caps in focus —Market Insights Monthly special edition

    The dog days of summer are over, and volatility is back with a vengeance. In just a short period of time, we’ve dealt with a messy unwinding of carry trades, shifts in Fed policy, and material developments on the U.S. presidential front. How has this clouded the bigger picture? Don’t miss out on an opportunity to go behind-the-scenes with Sandy Sanders, our Senior Managing Director, and Portfolio Manager of the Manulife U.S. All Cap Equity Fund. In an interactive discussion moderated by our Co-Chief Investment Strategist Macan Nia, Sandy chimes in on everything from the U.S. economy to the ongoing A.I. frenzy, U.S. elections and rotations across market capitalizations. Tune in to our new episode to learn more.

    36 min
  3. Episode 97: Looking to power your income portfolio? —Market Insights Monthly special edition

    AUG 28

    Episode 97: Looking to power your income portfolio? —Market Insights Monthly special edition

    Unruly markets, unpredictable interest rates and a possible resurgence in inflation—are all your income options on the table? In this podcast episode, we sit down with our newly appointed Head of Specialists and former Director of ETFs and Alternatives , Rob Wernic. In this interactive discussion, Rob underscores the need for alternative income investments, outlining the key differences between traditional income solutions and our new Manulife Smart Enhanced Yield ETFs. Tune in to our new episode to learn more.

    27 min
  4. Episode 96: Getting down to fundamentals—Market Insights Monthly special edition

    JUL 23

    Episode 96: Getting down to fundamentals—Market Insights Monthly special edition

    Are you inundated with stories? One of the most important rules when making investment decisions is to avoid getting caught up in headlines. In this podcast episode, we chat with our very own Senior Portfolio Manager, Fundamental Equity Patrick Blais about the importance of blocking out the noise and making fact-based investment decisions. With an investment process that highlights cash flow as the real driver of economic value, Patrick and his team look to uncover the best ideas at attractive valuations. Tune into our new episode to learn more.

    26 min
  5. Investing, happily, ever after—is your portfolio set for a fairytale ending? (Part 2)

    JUL 2

    Investing, happily, ever after—is your portfolio set for a fairytale ending? (Part 2)

    In part two of our happily, ever after series of Investments Unplugged, we continue to compare timeless tales to the current markets. In this conversation, we provide our updated outlook on bonds and discuss the outcome of global central banks starting their easing cycles. Tune into our new episode to learn more.

    26 min
  6. Episode 95: Investing, happily, ever after—is your portfolio set for a fairytale ending?

    JUN 14

    Episode 95: Investing, happily, ever after—is your portfolio set for a fairytale ending?

    What comes to mind when we think of fairytales? Fairytales are a means to teach children about opportunities, risks, and how to navigate a complex world. While they usually end happily ever after, the path to get there is usually riddled with challenges. In part one of this two-part series of Investments Unplugged, we look at the economy and equity markets through a fairytale lens. We pay particular attention to how children’s classics are relatable to managing risks and uncovering opportunities in the current investment landscape. Tune into our new episode to learn more.

    28 min
  7. Episode 94: Explore the alternative route to your financial destination—Market Insights Monthly Special Edition

    MAY 31

    Episode 94: Explore the alternative route to your financial destination—Market Insights Monthly Special Edition

    Strengthen your defence and sharpen your offence with Manulife liquid alternatives. Join us as we unveil our two new alternative fixed-income solutions. Hear from the lead portfolio managers of these strategies Chris Chapman and Roshan Thiru as they outline their investment approaches and delve into the key differentiators that set their teams apart. Tune into our new episode to learn more.

    40 min
  8. Episode 93: Investing in real assets —Market Insights Monthly Special Edition

    MAY 2

    Episode 93: Investing in real assets —Market Insights Monthly Special Edition

    Sticky inflation, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical risks. Now isn’t exactly the time to let your guard down. Tune in to our new podcast episode with special guests Senior Portfolio Manager Eric Menzer, and Senior Managing Director Alex Catterick as they chat about private markets, alternative investments, and the importance of including real assets in your portfolios. Don’t miss out on this special edition of Investments Unplugged.

    35 min
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An insightful and lively podcast that gives you access to ideas and insight from a range of market experts from Manulife Investment Management.(Intended for Advisor Use Only)

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  • Creator
    Macan Nia, Kevin Headland
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 Manulife Investment Management
  • Show Website
    Investments Unplugged

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