Capital Ideas Investing Podcast

A former U.S. ambassador to Germany weighs in on the geopolitical changes unfolding in Eastern Europe, and two equity portfolio managers share how they are positioning their international portfolios in light of these changes. Related resources: 10 investment themes for 2022  Ebook: 10 investment themes for 2022 This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. To view the webinar or attend future webinar events, visit capitalideaswebinars.com.  For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada, visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights. 

There's no business like showbusiness. Given the amount of head-spinning disruption in the media & entertainment industry, that sentiment is more valid today than ever. In this podcast, we explore the big-picture trends driving the industry with two Capital Group analysts, Brad Barrett and Mihir Mehta, as part of our series on "10 investment themes for 2022." Is the "metaverse" the future of media, or just a fleeting internet buzz word? Tune in to hear their views. Related resources: 10 investment themes for 2022 article E-book: 10 investment themes for 2022 This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

This episode, the first in a series of podcasts dedicated to the big, enduring ideas currently on the minds of Capital Group’s investment team, spotlights four of the 10 themes: health care, media, transportation and ESG. Related resources: 10 investment themes for 2022 article 10 investment themes for 2022 ebook This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. To view the webinar or attend future webinar events, visit capitalideaswebinars.com. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada, visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Software companies have seen remarkable growth over the past decade, boosted by the shift to cloud computing and the digital transformation of our lives. But many software stocks that were the darlings of the pandemic era have taken a beating in 2022. Capital Group investment analyst Julien Gaertner discusses how software is changing the world and what’s coming next for leading software companies. Related resource: Storm cloud: Look past turbulence in software stocks  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Ready for a deep dive into the world of experimental monetary policy? In this podcast, author Christopher Leonard discusses his new book, The Lords of Easy Money: How the Federal Reserve Broke the American Economy, with Capital Group’s Matt Miller and Anne Vandenabeele. It’s a timely interview as the Fed considers raising interest rates in 2022. This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Experience the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic crisis through the eyes of Capital Group’s investment team. With host Matt Miller as our guide, we revisit the audio moments that epitomized the team’s response to the events of the past two years. You can access full episodes from this “best of” edition here.  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

With vaccinations widely available and a year’s worth of pent-up consumer demand, shoppers are flocking to stores. That’s great news for retailers since the holiday season makes or breaks their year. Still, new COVID variants and outbreaks threaten an already shaky supply chain. Capital Group analyst Rachel Bowman shares insight into the retail outlook, why discounts are harder to find this year and why it makes sense not to wait too long to knock off your gift list. This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Demand for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has skyrocketed in recent years, resulting in wild price movements. Should these volatile digital assets be considered legitimate financial instruments or are they simply a recipe for disaster? In this podcast, Capital Group portfolio manager Mark Casey, investment analyst Douglas Upton and emerging technologies analyst Bobby Esnard dig into the opportunities and risks presented by the crypto craze. This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.  For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights. Related resources: How to talk to clients about Bitcoin  

Dividend-paying companies felt the brunt of the global shutdown initiated by COVID. But with the reopening of economies in recent months, many of the hardest-hit companies — and the dividends they pay out to investors — are returning to form. Capital Group portfolio managers Hilda Applbaum, Aline Avzaradel and Caroline Randall discuss how they are approaching today’s dividend revival. This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights. Related: Dividend growth: The special sauce of long-term investing 

While the Federal Reserve stopped just short of tightening policy in its September meeting, its first move is expected later this year. How could it affect today’s elevated inflation rate? Are interest rate hikes soon to follow – or still a distant worry? Listen and learn what you need to know as a bond investor. Related: The long unwinding road: Our take on Fed tapering and inflation  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Big cities experienced a COVID-induced exodus in 2020 as millions of telecommuters headed for the suburbs and other outlying areas. How durable is this change and what could it mean for investors? Capital Group economist Jared Franz shares his view on the deurbanization of America. This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

How we can get better at thinking critically and objectively is the far-reaching topic of this discussion. Author Julia Galef discusses the findings of her new book, The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don’t, including why many of us cling to our beliefs without the benefit of good reasoning. Host Matt Miller helps bring the importance of adopting the “scout mindset” front and center to the world of investing. Julia Galef hosts the podcast Rationally Speaking and is the co-founder of the Center for Applied Rationality. This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Jeffrey Garten’s book, Three Days at Camp David: How a Secret Meeting in 1971 Transformed the Global Economy, examines the unlikely events that led to President Richard Nixon’s surprise announcement that the U.S. dollar would no longer be fixed to gold. Here, 50 years later, Garten details the political maneuvering, the now-familiar cast of characters and the themes that resonate for management of the global economy today. Jeffrey E. Garten is dean emeritus at the Yale School of Management, where he teaches courses on the global economy and crisis management. This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Andrew Cormack, a portfolio manager with Capital World Bond Fund®, discusses his outlook for fixed income markets amid a reawakening of the global economy. Will higher inflation dampen bond market returns? When will the Fed raise interest rates? How long will the ECB keep rates in negative territory? Listen in to hear Andrew’s view. This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Corporate boards have been around for nearly 500 years. Yet according to author Dambisa Moyo, the challenges they face today along the “cultural frontier” amount to a new mandate. Moyo discusses her new book, How Boards Work – and How They Can Work Better in a Chaotic World, and explains how boards are handling the demands of geopolitics, new technology and calls for diversity. Dambisa Moyo is author of the New York Times bestsellers Edge of Chaos, Winner Take All and Dead Aid. Moyo regularly contributes to the Wall Street Journal and Financial Times. This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Increasingly aggressive regulation of the world’s largest and most successful technology companies has been cause for concern among many investors. But how concerned should they be? Four Capital Group investment professionals recently weighed in on the subject. This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

What factors have given rise to today’s populist rebellion, and what should be the proper response from the dominant elites? Author and academic Michael Lind answers our probing questions about his latest book — “The New Class War: Saving Democracy from the Managerial Elite” — in which he addresses the critical social themes of our time. Michael Lind is a professor of public affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.  

Is this the year international stocks will finally overtake the U.S.? Greg Fuss, an equity portfolio manager with American Funds International Vantage Fund(SM), won’t commit, but opportunities he’s finding among companies in Europe and elsewhere give him confidence that the rest of the world is gaining ground. This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Capital Group investment professionals Winnie Kwan and Kent Chan discuss the outlook for China’s economy and markets as the world’s second largest economy emerges from the pandemic. Winnie Kwan is a portfolio manager with 23 years of investment experience. She holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in economics from Trinity College at the University of Cambridge. Kent Chan is an investment director with 28 years of investment experience. He holds a bachelor’s in political economics from the University of California, Berkeley. This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.

Capital Group’s collegial culture shines through, as three equity portfolio analysts — Mark Casey, Lisa Thompson and Chapman Taylor — share details of a recent “lessons learned” session involving the entire investment team. Hear the compelling, at times quirky, lessons that have helped shape their careers. This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. For industry-leading insights, support tools and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada visit capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.