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The AI transition and commodities update – Joe Overdevest

On today’s podcast we hear from Joe Overdevest, portfolio manager, on two different topics: the AI transition, and commodities. We’ll hear Joe’s thoughts on companies you might not recognize that may benefit from the AI transition. Additionally, Joe manages Fidelity Global Natural Resources Fund alongside Darren Lekkerkerker, and he ranks his current favourite commodities, and discusses the implications for their fund.

 

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.

July 2024 Bank of Canada reaction – Don Drummond, Economist

The Bank of Canada has cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.5%. This is the Bank’s second consecutive rate cut, and they’ve signaled more cuts ahead. Joining the show today to discuss what the latest rate cut means for Canada’s economy and for you, is renowned economist Don Drummond. Don has held several senior roles at the Federal Department of Finance where he was responsible for economic analysis, fiscal and tax policies. Don speaks with host Pamela Ritchie to dive into what lower interest rates could mean for the CAPEX story? And might lower interest rates spur further investment into Canada? They’ll also unpack inflation, wages, mortgages, immigration, and more. Let’s get to it.

 

Recorded on July 25, 2024.

 

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.

U.S. presidential election: What it means for Canada – David MacNaughton, former Canadian Ambassador to the United States

With the U.S. presidential election just three months away, and the incumbent president stepping down as the Democratic nominee, the race for the White House has taken quite the turn. So how does this race shape up now in terms of the global economy? What will it mean for trade, energy, and geopolitics in Canada? To unpack these issues and more, today we welcome special guest David MacNaughton to the show. David is the former Canadian Ambassador to the United States during the Obama and Trump administrations. He sits down with host Pamela Ritchie and shares his insights on a variety of political and economic topics. David says as one of the biggest trading partners to the U.S., Canada is very much reliant and affected by the political moves south of the border.

Recorded on July 24, 2024.

Jurrien Timmer's global macro view – July 22, 2024

US equity markets bounced back at the start of this week following Friday's global IT outage that impacted several industries, and President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race has some feeling a greater sense of uncertainty in the markets as the election becomes tighter. So how are the latest market developments influencing today's guests market outlook? Joining the show today to share his latest market thesis, including the macro themes moving markets this week, and what they may mean for you, is Fidelity Director of Global Macro Jurrien Timmer. Despite the various recent events in US politics, Jurrien emphasizes the resilience of US financial markets, driven by strong earnings growth and anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts. He highlights the current unique scenario where earnings are accelerating while the Fed prepares to ease rates, a rarely seen combination that is supportive for most stocks. The conversation between Jurrien and host Pamela Ritchie also touches on the ongoing shift in market dynamics, with potential broadening and rotation away from dominant mega-cap stocks, which especially benefits small-cap and value stocks.

 

Recorded on July 22, 2024.

 

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.

Tech talk: Harnessing the benefits of AI – John Bradley

Hello, and welcome to FidelityConnects, A Fidelity Investments Canada Podcast. Connecting you to the world of investing, and helping you stay ahead. Today, John Bradley, Director of Emerging Technologies, sits down with host Pamela Ritchie to discuss the benefits of artificial intelligence in the financial services industry. He touches on AI tools for advisors, and the accuracy and relevance of data used by AI. He emphasizes the irreplaceable role advisors play in matching their client’s emotions and responding to changes – something AI cannot do effectively. John also talks about the industry’s compliance stance, highlighting the importance of understanding where data is stored, who owns it, and when AI tools come into play. He says while generative AI is not yet capable of providing high-quality financial advice, John sheds light on other emerging technologies that could help advisors. He notes the critical importance of ethics in using AI for financial advice.

 

And a note to our listeners, Andrei Bruno, our Director of ETFs at Fidelity Investments Canada will hold an AMA on all things ETF. That’s coming up on July 23rd at 12 pm eastern. Go to: reddit.com/r/etfs to pre-sumbit questions now or ask live on July 23^rd

 

Recorded on July 19^th, 2024.

 

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.

 

Third-quarter dividend investing outlook – Don Newman

Portfolio Manager Don Newman joins the program and sits down with host Pamela Ritchie to discuss the investing outlook for Q3. Don talks about the impact of cooling inflation on dividend stocks, interest rates, and the overall market rotation. Don provides insights on sector-specific trends: how technology is feeling the impact of rate changes, while Energy and Financials might see growth from deregulation. Utilities and infrastructure are seeing an increased demand due to the need for AI and data centers, with infrastructure investments in regions like the Carolinas and Texas looking promising. Don also notes how Canadian energy sector companies are improving capital structures and  enhancing shareholder returns through these yields. Don also touches how lower interest rates could benefit Canadian banks, and what the current real estate opportunities in the health care and industrial sectors looks like.

 

And a note to our listeners, Andrei Bruno, our Director of ETFs at Fidelity Investments Canada will hold an AMA on all things ETF. That’s coming up on July 23rd at 12 pm eastern. Go to: reddit.com/r/etfs to pre-sumbit questions now or ask live on July 23^rd

 

Recorded on July 18, 2024

 

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.

Investing with conviction in Fidelity U.S. Focused Stock Fund – Steve DuFour

Today on the program, we speak to long-time portfolio manager Steve DuFour who manages the U.S. Focused Stock Fund. Steve shares his perspectives the current inflationary environment, the earnings cycle, and what the upcoming presidential race could mean for the US economy. Steve explains how the U.S. Focused Stock Fund is a concentrated fund comprised of 36 stocks. His niche is finding companies with strong relative earnings. For him, he spends time looking at companies with good balance sheets and good earnings. He’s not necessarily latching onto current trending themes. For him, he meets with company leaders, looks at company earnings as a whole, and from there discovers what themes are driving the company’s success. Steve also touches on the impact of AI, why he invests in healthcare, utilities, and REITS.

 

Recorded on July 17, 2024.

 

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.

Global asset allocation perspectives – Ilan Kolet

With Canada’s annual inflation rate cooling, CPI falling to 2.7 percent in June and slower growth all around, how will this affect the Bank of Canada’s next move? Institutional portfolio manager, Ilan Kolet sits down with host Pamela Ritchie and shares his thoughts on interest rates, inflation, and the Canadian dollar. With the consistent cooling down of inflation, Ilan says this could give the BoC the green light to become less restrictive. He says we will probably see a cut real soon, but he adds, rates will noy go back to the historic lows we’ve seen in the past. He points out that households, especially Canadian households will still feel the pinch which will trigger cutbacks on alot of discretionary spending of Canadians. Ilan who previously worked at the Bank of Canada says the BoC is aware of this stress on Canadians and it has no plans to implode Canadian households. Ilan says what we need to focus on is improving Canadian productivity. Canada’s GDP didn’t see any growth in 2023 and has lagged greatly behind the US. Ilan says currently the Global Asset Allocation team is overweight US equities specifically in the productivity sector and underweight Canada. He adds the team is also focused on commodities including gold, oil, and global natural resources.

 

Recorded on July 16, 2024.

 

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 – July 15, 2024

Fidelity Director of Global Macro Jurrien Timmer is back on the show today to share his latest market thesis, and the macro themes moving markets this week. Jurrien emphasizes that recent economic indicators, including the CPI and jobs reports, suggest that the Federal Reserve may soon begin cutting interest rates, possibly starting as early as September. He explains how this could potentially benefit both bond yields and equities. He points out that inflation has moderated, giving the Fed room to ease monetary policy. Jurrien discusses broader market implications, such as the potential for a broadening market rally, and the impact of global political outcomes on market sentiment, particularly in relation to fiscal policies and regulatory environments affecting different asset classes like bitcoin and traditional equities. The conversation also touches on the performance of the banking sector, the global implications of Fed policies, concerns around deflationary risks, and an analysis of recent corporate earnings reports. Take a listen.

 

Recorded on July 15, 2024.

 

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.

Emerging markets key drivers for the second half of 2024 – Abhijeet Singh

Institutional Portfolio Manager Abhijeet Singh joins the show today to take us through the current landscape of emerging markets around the world, and to discuss the investment themes shaping Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund. Abhijeet points out that a potential U.S. rate cut could benefit emerging markets by alleviating pressures from a strong dollar and high U.S. rates, which have historically posed challenges. He highlights specific regions like Brazil and Mexico, where maintaining higher interest rates has helped stabilize currencies despite well-controlled inflation. He contrasts the investment appeal of countries like China, with attractive valuations amid economic stabilization efforts, against India, where high valuations have tempered investment enthusiasm. In terms of sectors, he favors materials and consumer sectors but advises caution in tech due to inflated valuations. He highlights the benefits of a balanced growth at a reasonable price strategy, which positions the Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund to capitalize on diverse opportunities while managing risk and global uncertainties. 

 

Recorded on July 12, 2024.

 

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 – July 11, 2024

In today’s episode, we are once again joined by Director of Quantitative Strategy, Denise Chisholm, to discuss sector trends, market movements, and crucial topics in the investing industry. With the recent CPI number out, Denise believes a rate cut is likely. The latest data shows shelter costs aligning with 2021’s level, signaling that inflation pressures are easing. Denise then cautions that the rapid normalization occurring may feel like a recession given its contrast with the past decades conditions. She emphasizes that investors need to stay open-minded and consider diverse factors influencing the economy beyond recent historical norms. She notes that small caps have begun broadening out after a lagging effect over the past six months. Denise stresses the importance of considering earnings growth, as it drives the market. She says improving risk-reward profiles for small caps is evident if earnings growth accelerates and the Fed cuts rates. Denise closes off by giving her thoughts on Canada’s labour demand, diving into sectors sensitive to interest rates, and identifies attractive opportunities within small-cap stocks amid potential market shifts.

 

Recorded on July 11^th, 2024.

 

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.

Value investing in focus – Morgen Peck

Today, we are joined by Portfolio Manager, Morgen Peck, to discuss value investing, opportunities in the international markets, and how the Global Intrinsic Value team co-manages their fund. Morgen begins by describing the Global Intrinsic Value fund as a co-managed fund that benefits from multiple portfolio managers specializing in risk evaluation and idea generation. It is a value fund with a quality tilt, offering strong downside protection during market drawdowns while keeping pace during upswings through quality stock picking. She then notes that there are numerous opportunities in the smaller and mid-cap segments. Looking internationally, Japan is also highlighted as a key area, as Morgen talks about its currently undervalued and overlooked public companies. Morgen also uncovers other hidden gems such as the driving consumer and energy sectors, the geopolitical landscape, and AI development. She closes off by going in depth with the fund’s contingency plans. While the fund doesn’t maintain a strong macro forward view, Morgen emphasizes a good margin of safety and downside capture, offering resilience in potential recessions. She says with her team, she is actively trying to provide results correlated with the funds unique nature.

 

Recorded on July 9^th, 2024.

 

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.

Cottagers and capital gains: What you need to know

Capital gains taxes are going up for some Canadians, but there’s a lot of confusion among investors and cottage owners about what it all means. Ottawa says it’s only targeting the 0.13% but could it affect a wider segment of the population? What do the changes really mean and could it impact you and your summer oasis? We’re talking cottages and capital gains today, featuring host Bryan Borzykowski breaking down these changes, and speaking with a number of experts including Fidelity’s Michelle Munro, Director Tax and Retirement Research, and Phil Soper, CEO of Royal LePage. Today’s interview was initially presented as a webcast in our Upside+ series, which you can watch on Fidelity Canada’s LinkedIn page or YouTube channel.

 

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 – July 8, 2024

Equities ended higher last week as fresh data showed weakness in the labor market, strengthening the case for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates in September. With the mega growers continuing their highs, it continues to be a tale of two markets, making today's guest rethink the bullish broadening thesis. Joining the show today to share his latest market thesis and the macro themes moving markets this week is Fidelity Director of Global Macro Jurrien Timmer. Jurrien points out the dual impact of favorable inflation data and slower job growth, setting the stage for potential Fed action. He also notes the market's relatively calm reaction to recent political events, presenting historical data that suggests presidential elections have limited long-term impact on market returns. Jurrien speaks to the bifurcated nature of the current bull market, where a few mega growers dominate while broader market breadth remains narrow, posing challenges for stock selection as the gap between top-performing stocks and the rest of the market continues to widen.

 

Recorded on July 8^th, 2024.

 

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.

Alternatives strategies for the third quarter – Dave Way

In today’s episode, we are joined by Portfolio Manager David Way, to discuss alternative strategies for the long and short fund in the third quarter. David provides insights for the growing interests in alternative investments, and the strategies to follow to help smooth out volatility in the current market. David begins by highlighting why alternatives are increasingly seen as a way to manage volatility. He talks about the opportunities available to enhance and generate returns on both the long and short funds. He emphasizes that given the current political volatility and market concentration, these strategies are proving valuable. When asked about the themes driving his stock picks and whether the AI story has been overplayed, David acknowledges that AI has led to a significant price appreciation within major companies. However, he also notes that there are companies facing existential risks from AI, and goes into the impacts it has on user metrics and revenue generation. He then talks about other relevant topics such as how the current rates environment is impacting his thesis, the performance of alpha in his short portfolio, and other risks involved in his long and short strategies. David then concludes with his thoughts on where we are in the market cycle, providing a broader perspective on how to navigate the current economic landscape.

 

Recorded on July 4^th, 2024.

 

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.

Market impact of 2024 U.K. election results – Tom Stevenson

In this episode, Investment Director Tom Stevenson joins us to discuss the impacts of the recent UK election results on the markets. Tom addresses the potential implications of the Labour party government on investing in the UK providing insights into how stock markets typically respond to elections. Tom highlights the positive response to the shift in power, looking at the equity market, fixed income/bond markets, and the pound, all of which have risen. Discussing trade and foreign direct investment, Tom explains that the new Labour government is likely to positively impact sectors like home building, while potentially imposing more taxes on oil and gas sectors. One of the Labour’s key strategies to promote growth is to rebuild relationships with the EU, which could enhance trade relations outside of Britain. Tom does note how the UK market is heavily influenced by global factors. Tom concludes that the election results is viewed positively for the domestic economy, making the UK market an attractive option for investors.

Recorded on July 5, 2024.

 

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.

Canadian wealth-management trends: Mid-year report – Carlos Cardone, Investor Economics

For a few years now, we’ve welcomed today’s guest to our advisor-only live webcasts, and are pleased to offer this discussion also as a video podcast. Carlos Cardone, Senior Managing Director of Investor Economics, sits down with host Pamela Ritchie to share his team’s findings on the wealth management industry in Canada. This includes the latest trends shaping the industry so far in 2024, including the rising popularity of active ETFs, and much more. Investor Economics research is supported by a number of slides, so for those listening we encourage you to view this discussion on a platform that supports video podcasts such as Spotify or YouTube Music, for the full experience.

Recorded on July 3, 2024.

 

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.

Third-quarter ETF trends to watch – Raghav Mehta

Fidelity Canada offers a range of Canadian, US, and global ETFs in different asset classes. Whether it's active, factor-based, fixed income, sustainable investments or digital assets, Fidelity offers a mix of ETFs for various investment styles or time horizons. Joining the show today to talk us through his best ideas with Fidelity ETFs, and for a look at the latest ETF industry trends, is Fidelity ETF strategist Raghav Mehta. Raghav delves into the concept of using factor-based models in ETF selection, citing Fidelity's Systematic Canadian Bond ETF as an example of how quantitative analysis can optimize bond portfolios for risk-adjusted returns. He also emphasizes the importance of seasonality in investment decisions, and how historical patterns can guide current strategies. As an example, he highlights the potential benefits of Canadian bonds with extended durations following rate cuts, pointing out their historical outperformance in such periods. He also discusses Fidelity's All-In-One ETFs as comprehensive solutions for diversified portfolios, being designed to navigate various market conditions efficiently, and explains his team's strategic approach to their ETF offerings, blending historical analysis with quantitative methods to address investor needs across different asset classes and market environments.

 

Recorded on June 28th, 2024.

 

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.

Third-quarter capital markets playbook – Andrei Bruno

In this episode, we are joined once again by Director of ETFs, Andrei Bruno, to discuss the current third quarter in capital markets. Andrei provides valuable insights into the latest data, market trends, and investment strategies to navigate the current economic landscape. He starts by highlighting the importance of retail sales and inflation numbers this past week. H examines both US and Canadian data, noting a slight uptick in unemployment, but nothing concerning at this stage. He also touches on the divergence in market flows, and how each countries yield curves are looking. When asked about buffer ETFs, Andrei acknowledges that they haven’t gained a tremendous amount of traction. He explains that in a scenario where markets decline significantly, buffer ETFs are likely to outperform, offering a level of protection for investors. He then discusses the role of nuclear power in supporting the new, developing, AI ecosystem. He argues that nuclear power is essential for meeting increased energy demand while minimizing gas emissions, emphasizing its importance beyond just AI. Andrei closes off by sharing his cautious optimism about equity markets for the second half of the year, predicting that the US will not enter a recession this year, with these risks instead being pushed to 2025. He also answers questions regarding international equity exposure, the concept of deflation in markets, and future investments.

 

Recorded on July 2^nd, 2024

 

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.

 

FidelityConnects x Invested In Wellness: 10-minute hand and wrist stretching exercise

For today’s podcast, we’re featuring Jessie Sarafian, host of Fidelity Canada’s “Invested in Wellness” podcast and live webcast series, who will take us through stretching exercises for our hands and wrists. There is a lot of strain on our hands and wrists these days – computers, phones, tablets, gaming, and more – and this discomfort can spread to the neck and throughout the body, so let’s take a few minutes to relax our muscles today with these simple exercises.

 

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.