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Future of advice: AI possibilities - Part 1 – Mark Schmehl and Annie Wang

Join Mark Schmehl, Portfolio Manager, and Annie Wang, Director of Private Investments, for a discussion on AI's past, present and future, as well as investment possibilities.

Recorded on November 5, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

FOCUS 2025: The next wave of growth: Where innovation meets opportunity – Mark Schmehl

On October 16 and 17, Fidelity Investments Canada hosted FOCUS 2025, connecting our portfolio managers and experts with advisors. On today's episode, Mark Schmehl joins FOCUS to share his latest thoughts on the next wave of growth and where he’s finding opportunities. 

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

Want to help your kids or grandkids get smart about money? – Rob Carrick & more

Now more than ever, during these uncertain times in the markets, it’s not always easy for young Canadians to have enough to save and put aside. But research shows that young people do have important financial goals, like buying their first home, planning for retirement, and travelling. So what is holding them back from achieving these goals?  And how can we help young people build strong financial habits early on in their investment journey? On this episode, we turn to personal finance columnist, Rob Carrick, who joins the show to share investing lessons from his storied career. Rob spent 27 years as a columnist for the Globe and Mail before retiring earlier this year.  He’s seen the markets through many ups and downs and has helped many Canadians along the way. We find out what his top investing lessons are from nearly three decades of reporting—and why he believes at this moment in time “financial advice could be the best it’s ever been.”

Recorded on November 10, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

FOCUS 2025: Income in action – Adam Kramer and Scott Mensi

On October 16 and 17, Fidelity Investments Canada hosted FOCUS 2025, connecting our portfolio managers and experts with advisors. On today's episode, Adam Kramer and Scott Mensi take the stage at FOCUS to talk about their current market outlook. 

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

FOCUS 2025: ETF insights: an all-in-one approach to portfolio construction – Étienne Joncas-Bouchard

On October 16 and 17, Fidelity Investments Canada hosted FOCUS 2025, connecting our portfolio managers and experts with advisors. On today's episode, Étienne Joncas-Bouchard takes the stage at FOCUS to share their thoughts on industry trends in the ETF space and how Fidelity All-in-One ETFs may fit into investors’ portfolios.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

Jurrien Timmer's global macro view – November 10, 2025

North American equity markets are off to a strong start this week. As Congress begins steps to avoid a government shutdown, investors are also encouraged by a surprisingly strong earnings season. And the momentum looks good overseas too, with non-U.S. markets showing accelerating earnings estimates and strong performance. But the big question now is whether markets have overestimated AI’s ability to drive long-term growth and help the U.S. manage its rising debt. So what does this mean for investors? And how might it shape the path ahead? Joining today's episode to unpack the latest macro movers impacting the markets is Fidelity Director of Global Macro, Jurrien Timmer.

Recorded on November 10, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

Denise Chisholm's sector and factor perspectives – November 6, 2025

Concerns about an A.I. bubble are dominating media coverage across platforms. And the big debate? Whether we’re actually in one. Today's guest argues that the “A.I. bubble” narrative simply doesn’t match the data. So what are today’s underlying financial conditions showing us - especially compared to the dot-com era? And why is that distinction the key to her thesis? Joining this episode to walk us through the data and what it means for investors today is Fidelity Director of Quantitative Market Strategy, Denise Chisholm.

Recorded on November 6, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

 

FOCUS 2025: Sector watch: Market trends – Denise Chisholm

On October 16 and 17, Fidelity Investments Canada hosted FOCUS 2025, connecting our portfolio managers and experts with advisors. On today's episode, Denise Chisholm takes the stage at FOCUS to share her perspective on market trends and which sectors she’s watching.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

FOCUS 2025: Uncovering hidden gems: Intrinsic value investing – Morgen Peck and Sam Chamovitz

On October 16 and 17, Fidelity Investments Canada hosted FOCUS 2025, connecting our portfolio managers and experts with advisors. On today's episode, Morgen Peck and Sam Chamovitz take the stage at FOCUS to share how they’re uncovering hidden gems for intrinsic value investing. 

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

The long/short method: 5 years of alternative investing – Dave Way

This week marks the five-year anniversary of Fidelity Long/Short Alternative Fund. Over that time, markets have thrown just about everything at investors: A global pandemic, and with it, its extreme volatility of 2020, the speculative surge of 2021, the rate-driven reset of 2022, political change here at home and in the U.S., and a fresh wave of momentum powered by A.I. enthusiasm. So let’s rewind a bit, and look at how the fund has navigated those very different market environments. What has today's guest has learned along the way? And how has it helped frame his strategy to position for tomorrow? Joining this episode to unpack all this and more is Fidelity Long/Short Alternative Fund portfolio manager, David Way.

Recorded on November 4, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

 

FOCUS 2025: Staying resilient in turbulent markets – Dan Dupont

On October 16 and 17, Fidelity Investments Canada hosted FOCUS 2025, connecting our portfolio managers and experts with advisors. On today's episode, Dan Dupont takes the stage at FOCUS to talk about how he’s finding opportunities amongst the current market volatility. 

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

Jurrien Timmer's global macro view – November 3, 2025

The tantrum in April was tough, but it has been a bountiful year, says today's guest. With an international trade policy that is proving to be less bad than expected for U.S. stocks, as well as the helpful tax and depreciation levers built into the One Big Beautiful Bill, the U.S. exceptionalism story rolls out news highs weekly. A continued expansion in spend for A.I. development provides a powerful platform for the A.I. trade in the year to come as well. Joining this episode to discuss what this may mean for investors and advisors alike is Fidelity Director of Global Macro, Jurrien Timmer.

Recorded on November 3, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

FOCUS 2025: Investing against the grain – Hugo Lavallée

On October 16 and 17, Fidelity Investments Canada hosted FOCUS 2025, connecting our portfolio managers and experts with advisors. On today's episode, Hugo Lavallée takes the stage at FOCUS to share how he’s investing against the grain.  

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

Bank of Canada Reaction with Economist Don Drummond

The Bank of Canada has lowered its key interest rate to 2.25 per cent. The quarter-point cut is the second consecutive rate cut by the central bank and comes amid the ongoing U.S. trade tensions. The Bank also released its Monetary Policy Report, warning that the trade conflict is "fundamentally reshaping" Canada's economy. Is the Bank optimistic or pessimistic on the economic future? Could future cuts be on the horizon? Joining today's episode to unpack what the latest Bank of Canada decision means for markets and the economy, is renowned economist Don Drummond. Don is a former Chief Economist at TD Financial Group, and current Stauffer-Dunning Fellow and Distinguished Visiting Scholar in the School of Policy Studies at Queens University.

Recorded on October 30, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

Tomorrow's disruptors: Investing in what's next – Michael Kim and Priyanshu Bakshi

Innovation is constant - it’s the new normal. Disruptive companies are creating new opportunities across 5 key areas: automation, communications, finance, medicine, and technology. How are today's guests investing in global disruption across all areas of the market? And when it comes to their style and approach, what sets them apart? Joining this episode to discuss their strategies for capturing opportunities in today’s era of innovation and disruption are Fidelity Disruptors Class portfolio managers, Michael Kim and Priyanshu Bakshi.

Recorded on October 31, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

 

Celebrating 10 Years of North American Equity Class – Darren Lekkerkerker

Last week we celebrated a milestone. Fidelity North American Equity Class officially turned 10! In the decade since its inception, the fund has navigated a few small moments you may remember - oil shocks, trade tensions, a global pandemic, and a rapid rate-hike cycle - all while staying true to its disciplined approach to investing across the continent. As today's guest looks back on the last 10 years, what lessons stand out? And how do those learnings shape his outlook for the decade ahead? Joining this episode to reflect on all this and more is North American Equity Class portfolio manager, Darren Lekkerkerker.

Recorded on October 28, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

Denise Chisholm's sector and factor perspectives – October 23, 2025

Valuations may shape expectations, but they don’t determine destiny. Today's guest challenges the idea that CAPE - the cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings ratio - can predict returns on its own. She notes that CAPE’s predictive power weakens once you strip out crisis periods. And that it’s not just where the markets start, but how they end that really moves the needle. Joining this episode to separate valuation myths from market reality is Fidelity Director of Quantitative Market Strategy, Denise Chisholm.

Recorded on October 23, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

Jurrien Timmer's global macro view – October 27, 2025

2025 has shown some fascinating correlations. Some that we would never have expected, like utilities’ performance at the levels of the S&P 500, and strange bed fellows vying for runner up status in the bull market on a year to date basis. As the world this week prepares for more detail on a possible US-China trade deal, a Fed move, and trillions of dollars’ worth of earnings to be announced, markets power forward. Can this power extend sustainably to the smaller cap, or equally weighted version of the US markets, or is this the year for those massive tech giants to steal the spotlight, again? How does the Global bull market share the gains through the end of this year? Joining today's episode for a tour through charts and graphs that paint the picture of the market, is Fidelity Director of Global Macro, Jurrien Timmer.

Recorded on October 27, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

Exploring energy and natural resource markets – Joe Overdevest

Gold has entered unchartered territory. The safe-haven metal has soared more than 60 per cent year-to-date, crossing $4300 an ounce for the first time last week. Meanwhile copper - often seen as a global economic bellwether - is grabbing investor attention amid U.S. dollar concerns, rising policy and M&A activity. What might this all mean for investors navigating the global energy sector? And as AI transforms Canada’s energy landscape, how is today's guest positioned? Joining this episode to dig into what’s driving the move in global natural resources, is portfolio manager Joe Overdevest.

Recorded on October 21, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

ETF Monthly: Ideas, trends, and strategies – Vince Kraljevic

Canadian active ETFs are having a moment, reshaping how investors think about diversification, growth, and what it means to stay ahead. And as we enter the last quarter of 2025, Canadian equities continue to capture strong inflows. What are the latest market trends shaping the next phase of ETF innovation? And why does today's guest say he prefers a factor-based approach to find the winners in the market? Joining this episode for a discussion on his ETF playbook, including a timely update on Fidelity All-in-One’s, is ETF strategist, Vince Kraljevic.

Recorded on October 22, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.