Capital Ideas Podcast

Video games may be fun to play, but are they also recession proof? Will avid gamers continue to play no matter how bad the economy gets? We explore that question with equity analyst Nathan Meyer, who covers the fast-growing video games industry for Capital Group.   Related resources: U.S. economy hit by rolling recession Guide to recessions  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.  

Looking for some good reading material? We’ve got you covered. Here are six compelling titles taken straight from the shelves of Capital Group investment professionals — along with some literary thoughts from our political economist and published author Matt Miller. Related resources:6 books for summer reading 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.  

Explore the expanding opportunities in emerging markets beyond China, with a focus on near-shoring trend. India's evolution, positive changes, and future potential. Diversifying supply chains with the 'China plus one strategy' and nearshoring in Mexico. Investment approach, winners, and losers, along with the re-emergence of emerging markets and associated risks.

As Capital Group celebrates 50 years of managing fixed income portfolios, longtime bond investors share some memorable experiences and lessons learned. The second of a two-part series features retired portfolio manager Mark Brett, who served as principal investment officer for Intermediate Bond Fund of America®, and current portfolio manager David Daigle, principal investment officer for American High-Income Trust®.   Related resources: 4 lessons from 50 years of bond investing  https://www.capitalgroup.com/advisor/insights/articles/4-lessons-50-years-bond-investing.html 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.  

Portfolio manager Justin Toner shares his experience managing stocks in times of crisis. Discussions include contrasting meetings with auto companies, concentration and diversification in portfolio management, journey from stocks to bonds to equity research, and concluding episode with sponsor description.

Capital Group analyst Isaac Sudit shares his outlook for the semiconductor industry. What’s with all the hype surrounding artificial intelligence? Why are electric vehicles so important? And how has the pandemic fundamentally transformed the business of designing, manufacturing and selling computer chips? Tune in to find out. Related resources:  10 investment themes for 2023 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.

As Capital Group celebrates the 50th anniversary of it’s debut in the business of fixed income management, long-tenured present and retired portfolio managers share some memorable experiences and lessons learned. The first of a two-part series features current portfolio manager Kirstie Spence, who focuses on emerging markets debt, and retired portfolio manager John Smet, who also served as principal investment officer for The Bond Fund of America®.   Related resources:  Bond outlook: Fed pause leaves many paths to income potential 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 portfolio managers Caroline Randall and Pramod Atluri share their outlook for the economy and markets. Can U.S. stocks continue to rally in the face of recession fears? Is the Federal Reserve done raising interest rates? Tune in to hear their views. Related resources: Midyear Outlook report 10 investment themes for 2023 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.  

Bear markets can feel like they last forever when we’re in them, but the good news is they have been relatively short compared to market recoveries. Investors who find the courage and conviction to stick to their long-term plan are often rewarded as markets bounce back.   Related resources: Guide to market recoveries 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.  

After 38 years as an equity investment analyst and portfolio manager at Capital Group, Larry Solomon has retired. Here, he shares his early experiences in tech investing when he rubbed shoulders with Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, as well as more recent lessons about investing aggressively through the pandemic to position his portfolios for long-term success. Related resources:10 investment themes for 2023 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.