
Capital Ideas Podcast
Want to learn how professional investors do it? The Capital Ideas podcast brings you the latest investment thinking from Capital Group, one of the world’s largest investment management organizations. Each week we’ll get inside the minds of portfolio managers, analysts and economists to break down market trends, macroeconomic forces, investing approaches and lessons learned from personal experience. Take 30 minutes and tap into the intellectual capital of Capital Group.
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Latest episodes

Jul 6, 2023 • 30min
How AI could change the investment landscape
Artificial intelligence, or AI, has commanded the attention of investors this year as it enters a new phase of business and consumer adoption. In this podcast, three Capital Group analysts discuss the investment implications for this technology, as well as the pitfalls that may lie ahead. Related resources: AI: What it means for investors 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.

Jun 29, 2023 • 26min
Trying to avoid investment mistakes
One of the best ways to make money is to avoid losing it in the first place. That’s why Capital Group portfolio manager Jeff Lager tries to avoid making investment mistakes, and why he tries to build portfolios that are able to withstand recessions. 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.

Jun 22, 2023 • 35min
Is the bear market over?
Capital Group portfolio manager Greg Wendt discusses the lessons he has learned from 35 years of investing in stocks. And he addresses a question on the minds of many investors today: Is the bear market of 2022 finally over? 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.

Jun 15, 2023 • 33min
High yield bonds: Avoiding the peaks and valleys
Capital Group portfolio manager Shannon Ward shares her outlook on the U.S. high yield bond market and how she seeks to avoid the peaks and valleys of an asset class with inherently higher risks. 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.

Jun 8, 2023 • 34min
The power of concentration
How can you have concentration and diversification in the same investment portfolio? Listen and find out in this fascinating discussion with Capital Group portfolio manager Martin Jacobs. 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.

Jun 1, 2023 • 28min
Investing in a technicolor world
Capital Group portfolio manager Lisa Thompson offers her thoughts on the changing path of globalization, a brighter outlook for emerging markets and why she enjoys investing in a technicolor world. 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.

May 25, 2023 • 6min
3 reasons for a strong potential recovery
Economist Jared Franz sees the potential for a stronger than normal recovery after a long-anticipated recession. Host Will McKenna highlights the three forces Franz expects will combine to give the U.S. a boost coming out of this slowdown. Related resources: Why the next economic recovery may be stronger than expected 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.

May 18, 2023 • 16min
Debt ceiling showdown approaches 11th hour
As U.S. lawmakers wrangle over raising the federal debt ceiling, Capital Group political economist Matt Miller and fixed income portfolio manager Tom Hollenberg discuss the investment implications of a potential default. Related resources:Debt ceiling showdown: Should investors worry? 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.

May 11, 2023 • 11min
The dividend decade
Capital Group portfolio manager Caroline Randall shares her views on why dividends may be a more significant and stable contributor to total returns for investors. Plus, how she is finding dividend opportunities in the energy, health care and industrial sectors. 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.

5 snips
May 5, 2023 • 24min
The Art of Stock Picking
Capital Group portfolio manager Diana Wagner shares her views on finding opportunities in the aftermath of the banking crisis and in the “picks and shovels” of AI, as well as why she believes investment management is a truth-seeking business. 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.