David Lebovitz, Global Market Strategist, and Max Cann, Head of Institutional ETFs, discuss the evolution of the ETF market, how institutional investors can manage broad beta and factor exposure and the misnomer that ETFs are only passive investments.
Jan 29
2026 Asset Allocation Draft
In this episode of the Center for Investment Excellence podcast, David Lebovitz and Jared Gross discuss their annual asset allocation draft. They review last year’s investment picks, share macroeconomic expectations for 2026, and debate opportunities across equities, fixed income ... Show More
40m 4s
Oct 2025
LTCMA’s 30th Anniversary: Shifting landscapes and silver linings
In this episode of the Center for Investment Excellence, host David Lebovitz is joined by Tim Lintern, Research Analyst at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Together, they unpack the latest findings from the 30th annual edition of Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions. The discussion ... Show More
22m 12s
Oct 2025
U.S. exceptionalism and developed markets
In this episode of the Center for Investment Excellence, host David Lebovitz is joined by Jared Gross, Head of Institutional Portfolio Strategy at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Together, they unpack the latest findings from the Strategic Investment Advisory Group, focusing on the ... Show More
27m 39s
Jan 2024
E207 – 2024 BMO ETF Desk Update on Positioning
In this episode, the team discusses the latest quarterly Portfolio Strategy Report (QSR) and Fixed Income Strategy Report (FISR), which examine interest rate expectations, the Technology sector, U.S. and Canadian banks, a barbell strategy to add duration, and portfolio positionin ... Show More
19m 29s
Jan 2024
E208 – ETF Industry Outlook
Despite turbulent markets in 2023, the ETF industry continues to thrive, providing Canadian Investors with new options for growth. Portfolio manager Alfred Lee and your host, McKenzie Box, take a deep dive into the themes driving demand and the benefits ETFs have to various user ... Show More
17m 34s
Oct 2021
IFB211: Brokers, Index Funds, and Cash Flow Statements
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today’s show, we discuss: *Finding and choosing the best brokerage account for you, especially ones that offer no fees, partial share purchasing, and DRIP options *The different options to build a portfolio using ETFs and some of ... Show More
35m 11s
Sep 2022
E143 – Markets Take a Tumble
Following a red-hot inflation print earlier this week, many investors opted for an immediate sell-off, creating turbulence in the markets. In today’s episode, portfolio managers Alfred Lee, Matt Montemurro, and your host, Mark Raes, anticipate the Federal Reserve’s response. They ... Show More
34m 20s
Mar 2023
Which is Best - Active or Passive, ETFs or Funds?
<p>David has a fascinating discussion with Kristof Gleich about active management, indexing, and how ETFs and mutual funds really work.</p><p>Topics covered include:</p><ul><li>Should individual investors even try to select active mutual funds</li><li>Is there an indexing bubble< ... Show More
49m 5s