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- Annual Fall Into ETF Investing series features commentary and educational insights from some of Canada's top do-it-yourself (DIY) personal finance specialists and ETF professionals
TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2024 /CNW/ - BMO ETF Market Insights presents Fall Into ETF Investing, an annual series developed for Canadian DIY investors which features educational tips and insights to empower individual investors and help them make progress towards their investment goals.
For over three years, BMO ETFs' YouTube channel ETF Market Insights has shared investing education and insights from a diverse group of industry players and market participants. Previous episodes have addressed a wide range of topics, including how to build resilient portfolios, active versus passive investing, new ETF tools, and many others, recognizing that many DIY investors are turning to digital channels to become better informed investors.
Fall Into ETF Investing is a four-week series built to provide insight and information that individual investors can use to navigate their investment journey; featuring thought-provoking discussions on topics such as:
- The US election
- Falling interest rates
- The rise of covered call ETFs among retirees
- Alternative investments
Stream it live on BMO ETFs' YouTube channel or sign up for the newletter to get the information sent to your inbox.
Program Lineup: Fall Into ETF Investing
Friday, October 18, 2024 | 1:00PM ET
Episode One: The Run up to the US Election – ETF Strategies
In this episode we are joined by finance influencer, Adrian Bar, CEO and Co-founder, Canadian In A T Shirt and Bipan Rai Managing Director, Portfolio Strategy, BMO Global Asset Management, to discuss November's U.S. Presidential Election and what it could mean for investment portfolios. Election years come with their fair share of market volatility as investors digest news of future policy changes. This episode looks at opportunities and risks within sectors and areas of the market.
Friday, October 25, 2024 | 1:00PM ET
Episode Two: Gain from Falling Rates – Positioning Equities, Sectors and Fixed Income
Special guest host Kornel Szrejber, from the Build Wealth Canada Podcast joins Markus Otema, CIBC Capital Markets, and Matt Montemurro, Head, Fixed Income and Equity Index ETFs, BMO Global Asset Management to discuss opportunities and challenges for investors seeking to maximize returns in a falling interest rate environment. This panel explores how falling rates affect different asset classes, including various equity sectors and fixed income, while providing insights into positioning strategies that may capitalize on a declining interest rate environment.
Friday, November 1, 2024 | 1:00PM ET
Episode Three: Cashflow & Growth – The Key to Retirement
Special guest host Pat Bolland, former Business News anchor and host of The Just Word Podcast and Kevin Prins, Head of Distribution, ETFs and Digital Distribution, BMO Global Asset Management discuss how covered call strategies allow investors to enhance the level of cash flow in their portfolio, making them an effective solution for retirees. They look at the different trade-offs that investors should know and the different approaches to covered call writing.
Friday, November 8, 2024 | 1:00PM ET
Episode Four: Beyond The Stock Market: Alternative Assets Explained
In a world where traditional stock market investments may not always offer the diversification or returns investors seek, alternative assets have become increasingly attractive. Erin Allen, VP, Online ETF Distribution with BMO Global Asset Management hosts Andres Rincon, TD Securities and Jimmy Xu, Managing Director, Head of Liquid Alts, BMO Global Asset Management to dive into the evolving landscape of alternative investments. They will discuss how innovation in this space is shaping the ETF and broader investment industry, providing new and exciting opportunities for investors looking to go beyond conventional investments.
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