Capital Ideas Investing Podcast

What does a balanced portfolio look like when the economic outlook is uncertain and markets are near all-time highs? Capital Group portfolio managers Paul Benjamin and Hilda Applbaum share allocation strategies for today’s complex world. They cover stocks and bonds and advantages of a hybrid approach. Hilda offers insights on dividends and investment prospects among fallen angels, while Paul's extensive experience in the technology sector informs his investment approach. This podcast features excerpts from our July 31 webinar, “Asset allocation in uncertain times.” #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures. For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you’re based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights. Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbKcvAV87057bIfkbTAp-dgqaLEwa9GHi This c

“When the thesis changes, you have to change with it,” says portfolio manager Julian Abdey. From earning the nickname Dr. Doom as a bank analyst in the leadup to the global financial crisis to scenario planning throughout the pandemic, Julian has honed the skill of doing his own research to gain an edge and stay ahead of change by embracing it. He sits down with Mike Gitlin to discuss how he gains conviction, where he sees potential “oaks” among small-cap “acorns,” and how his brief foray into life as an academic economist influences his approach to risk management. Tune in to hear the evolution of an independent thinker. #CapGroupGlobal       For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures         For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you’re based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.         Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://www

The U.S.-led trade war may change globalization in a profound way, but it won’t kill it, says Capital Group portfolio manager Steve Watson, a global equity investor with 37 years of experience. “Globalization isn’t dead,” he insists. Listen in to hear his reasons why. #CapGroupGlobal     For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures   For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you’re based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.   Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbKcvAV87057bIfkbTAp-dgqaLEwa9GHi   This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.   U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://www.capitalgroup.com/individual-investors/gb/en/resources/how-to-invest/glossary.html   To stay informed, follow us   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com

In the second part of our focus on Latin America, equity investment analyst Ana Reynal turns her focus to Brazil. She outlines how the market is less tied to US trade than others in the region and how she identifies the country’s disruptive innovators. #CapGroupGlobal For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you’re based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.  Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.   U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq  To stay informed, follow us  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-group/posts/?feedView=all YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapitalGroup/videos Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/  About Capital Group  Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los A

Invest in what you know, or in what could be? Equity portfolio manager Noriko Chen has done both over her 26 years with Capital Group. From her first investment in ice cream to her background covering Asian infrastructure, Noriko tells Mike Gitlin how she identifies long-term industry shifts like automation and energy demand. She also discusses mentoring women to take risks, and how “reverse mentoring” from younger analysts helps keep her sharp. Join for a global investor’s perspective on China, the case for growth in European banks, and more.    #CapGroupGlobal   For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures   For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you’re based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.   Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbKcvAV87057bIfkbTAp-dgqaLEwa9GHi    This content is publ

Capital Group portfolio managers Martin Jacobs and John Queen share their outlook for the economy and markets at the midpoint of 2025. How are tariffs, trade wars and actual wars affecting the outlook for the global economy? Is stock market volatility presenting opportunities for long-term investors? Can bonds help to balance equity risk in your portfolio? We’ll tackle those questions and more.  #CapGroupGlobal       For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures       For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you’re based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.       Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbKcvAV87057bIfkbTAp-dgqaLEwa9GHi        This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.        U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://www.capitalgroup.com

In the first part of our look at Latin America, equity investment analyst Ana Reynal looks at the current outlook for Mexico. Ana, who grew up in Mexico, explains the benefits of local knowledge when investing in this part of the world. #CapGroupGlobal For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you’re based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.  Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.   U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq  To stay informed, follow us  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-group/posts/?feedView=all YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapitalGroup/videos Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/  About Capital Group  Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, Californ

Samir Parekh has seen a lot in his 24 years of investing, most prominently India’s shift towards wealth creation and zeal for entrepreneurship. Samir sits down with Mike Gitlin to talk about what that shift looks like on the ground, and how political changes and demographics are serving as tailwinds. Samir discusses his comfort with volatility, his interest in family-owned companies and how he factors currency into global investing. He also shares his optimism about European banks and Japan’s laser focus on creating shareholder value. If you’re interested in taking a deeper dive into the investment opportunity in South Asia as an emerging market, or just share Samir's love of cricket, this episode is for you. #CapGroupGlobal   For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures   For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you’re based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.  

Capital Group economist Bobby Esnard shares his perspective on the potential benefits and challenges of bringing manufacturing back to the United States. He outlines four scenarios for boosting domestic manufacturing and explains how each could impact the economy and job growth. He also identifies industries that could benefit from U.S. reindustrialization policy. #CapGroupGlobal   For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures   For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you’re based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.   Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbKcvAV87057bIfkbTAp-dgqaLEwa9GHi   This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.   U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://www.capitalgroup.com/individual-investors/gb/en/resources/how-to-in

In the second part of our look at African bonds, fixed income investment analyst Holger Siebrecht looks at the impact of commodities and focuses on the large South African market. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you’re based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights. Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq  To stay informed, follow us LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm  YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0  Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/  About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people’s lives through successful investing. With

Noted equity portfolio manager Hilda Applbaum talks with Mike Gitlin about the core principles that shape her dividend investing style, honed through decades of navigating market volatility. She brings insights like “red flags” of company management teams, how she divides her investment portfolio into three buckets and the impact of the economic cycle on her investment approach. Hilda also shares how her love for learning and resilience amid tragedy shaped her worldview. Tune into this episode for more on how a long-term investor cuts through the noise. #CapGroupGlobal   For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures   For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you’re based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.   Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbKcvAV87057bIfkbTAp-dgqaLEwa9GHi   This c

Capital Group portfolio manager Lisa Thompson, a veteran investor in international markets, shares her perspective on ongoing tariff disputes, the need to correct imbalances in global trade and why some emerging markets could benefit from the rivalry between the U.S. and China. She also explains why she expects a new group of companies to lead markets in the coming years. #CapGroupGlobal    For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures    For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you’re based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.    Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbKcvAV87057bIfkbTAp-dgqaLEwa9GHi     This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.     U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://www.capitalgroup.com/individual-investors/gb/en/resources/how-t

Fixed income investment analyst Holger Siebrecht looks at African bonds and their role in the wider emerging market debt (EMD) universe. He discusses how the region is faring amid tariff-related volatility and what these bonds can bring to an EMD portfolio. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you’re based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights. Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq  To stay informed, follow us LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm  YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0  Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/  About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California,

“Being an analyst is the best job in the world,” says Greg Wendt, who happens to be the longest-serving analyst in Capital Group history. Wendt, who is about to wrap up a 37-year career, shares tales from his time venturing into the wild world of small-cap stocks, leveraging his college job at a department store into an interview with Sam Walton, legendary founder of Walmart, and helping launch Capital Group’s first-ever small-cap strategy. He explains how on-the-ground research can reveal a company’s competitive edge, and how business leaders can win with passion and a focus on the details. For those needing a reminder of how investing can be fun as well as fruitful, this episode is for you.  #CapGroupGlobal     For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures    For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you’re based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.    Watch o

The United States lost its triple-A credit rating last month from Moody’s, the last of the major rating agencies to give U.S. sovereign debt its highest assessment. What does it mean for interest rates, the U.S. economy and your investment portfolio? Capital Group economist Darrell Spence shares his view. #CapGroupGlobal     For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures   For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you’re based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.   Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbKcvAV87057bIfkbTAp-dgqaLEwa9GHi   This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.   U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://www.capitalgroup.com/individual-investors/gb/en/resources/how-to-invest/glossary.html   To stay informed, follow us   Link

The ongoing energy transition has fundamentally changed the utilities industry. Fixed income investment analyst Barbora Matouskova looks at the shifting backdrop for European utilities and potential opportunities for bond investors. #CapGroupGlobal     For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures    For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you’re based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.  Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist  This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.   U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq  To stay informed, follow us  LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm  YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0  Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/  About Capital Group  Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles,

Recent stock market volatility underscores the importance of diversification. Equity portfolio manager Diana Wagner shares with Mike Gitlin that such volatility can also unearth investment opportunities. She seeks durable companies that can perform well throughout an economic cycle, emphasizing pattern recognition, turnaround companies and the importance of culture. If you’re interested in potential long-term investment ideas beyond artificial intelligence, this episode is for you.  #CapGroupGlobal   For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures   For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you’re based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.   Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbKcvAV87057bIfkbTAp-dgqaLEwa9GHi   This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.   U.K. investors can vie

After a decade of dominance, the U.S. dollar has fallen sharply in the first few months of 2025. As tariffs and geopolitical disputes upend the global economic outlook, could this be the end of one of the longest dollar rallies in U.S. history? Capital Group currency analyst Jens Sondergaard offers his view. #CapGroupGlobal      For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures    For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you’re based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.    Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbKcvAV87057bIfkbTAp-dgqaLEwa9GHi     This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.     U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://www.capitalgroup.com/individual-investors/gb/en/resources/how-to-invest/glossary.html     To stay informed, follow us    Linked

In an era when too much information arrives at breakneck speed, simplicity has value. That’s one lesson Andrew Suzman, equity portfolio manager and chair of Capital Research and Management Company, shares from a more than 30-year career as he sits down with Mike Gitlin for a discussion on the fundamentals of investing. Suzman explains how country of domicile may be obscuring the potential of great companies, how investors ignore valuation at their peril and why he still brings a calculator to meetings with management. If you’re looking for ways to recognize value in the present rather than some far-off future, this episode is for you. #CapGroupGlobal   For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures    For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you’re based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.   Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://www

Capital Group portfolio managers Jody Jonsson and Chit Purani discuss their views on the equity and fixed income markets amid rising tariffs and escalating trade disputes around the world. Will tariff-related volatility continue to roil the markets? Tune in to hear their thoughts. #CapGroupGlobal       For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures        For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you’re based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.        Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbKcvAV87057bIfkbTAp-dgqaLEwa9GHi         This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.         U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://www.capitalgroup.com/individual-investors/gb/en/resources/how-to-invest/glossary.html        To stay inform