
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

Feb 17, 2023 • 7min
5 keys to investing in 2023
Got five minutes? Host Will McKenna recaps five keys to investing in 2023, based on insights from three veteran Capital Group portfolio managers. If you’re wary of international stocks or still reeling from how your bond portfolio fared in 2022, you’ll want to hear these actionable ideas for the year ahead. Related resource: 5 keys to investing in 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.

Feb 10, 2023 • 19min
The AI inflection point, with Martin Romo
Given the broader equity market leadership today following technology’s decade of dominance, how should investors think about the once-mighty tech sector? Equity portfolio manager Martin Romo finds that the pace of innovation is only increasing, and that artificial intelligence in particular has reached an inflection point. Still in its infancy, AI is following in the footsteps of mobile and the cloud in the impact it’s having on industries, companies and products. Listen as Martin shares the opportunities he’s finding in battered, but not broken, tech 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.

Jan 27, 2023 • 36min
Could we be witnessing an industrial renaissance?
Will the growth of renewable energy help usher in a new industrial renaissance? Judging from the early momentum of this dynamic movement — which is getting a funding boost from the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act — it’s highly probable, say equity investment analysts Gigi Pardasani and Dominic Phillips. Here they address the arguments of renewables skeptics and suggest areas of opportunity for long-term investors. Related resource: 4 trends that could power an industrial renaissance 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.

Dec 16, 2022 • 46min
Finding value in volatility
Where can investors find value in today’s volatile bear market? Listen as equity portfolio managers Caroline Randall and Paul Benjamin — whose portfolio responsibilities include value-oriented strategies — share their perspectives on energy, utilities, defense and other dividend-paying sectors in this difficult investing environment. Related resource: E-book: Guide to Recessions 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.

Dec 2, 2022 • 32min
Airshow confidential: Is aerospace taking off?
Fresh from the first in-person international airshow since the start of the pandemic, equity portfolio managers Lara Pellini and Jason Smith share insights into the state of the aerospace industry. They discuss where they see opportunities and how face-to-face interaction with managements and colleagues makes a difference. Related resource: Investing ideas from the Farnborough International Airshow 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.

Nov 18, 2022 • 36min
The revenge of brick-and-mortar retail?
Even with the disruptions of the pandemic, retailers have enjoyed record sales the last two years. And with life going back to normal, shoppers have re-embraced in-store shopping. But could decades-high inflation bring the shopping spree to an end? Capital Group analyst Rachel Bowman shares insight into retailers’ strategies to help offload bloated inventories and how — despite online shopping’s popularity — 80% of total shopping still happens in brick-and-mortar stores. Related resource: E-book: 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.

Nov 4, 2022 • 53min
Recession watch
A U.S. recession is looming, but how long — and difficult — is it likely to be? Economists Darrell Spence and Jared Franz offer their latest thinking on the bear market, and equity portfolio manager Justin Toner shares how he’s investing during this volatile period. Related resources: E-book: Guide to Recessions Can midterm elections move markets? 5 charts to watch Rob Lovelace on all-weather investing 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.

Oct 20, 2022 • 37min
U.S. midterm elections: Who will prevail?
Capital Group political economist Matt Miller discusses his outlook for the U.S. midterm elections ahead of the November 8 contest. Will Republicans ride a “red wave” back into power, or will Democrats maintain slim majorities in the House and Senate? Tune in to hear Matt’s view on that, and what the outcome could mean for financial markets. Related Resources: Can midterm elections move markets? 5 charts to watch U.S. midterm elections: Will the House flip? 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.

Oct 7, 2022 • 20min
Chip War with author Chris Miller
Author Chris Miller offers an overview of his new book, Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology. In this podcast, Miller discusses the geopolitical struggle to both expand and control the semiconductor industry. The outcome, he argues, could have major implications for technological leadership, the global economy and national security. Related Resources:Semiconductors could be the new oil: Here’s why 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.

Sep 23, 2022 • 26min
COVID distortions fanned the flames of inflation
Why has inflation remained so high for so long? Will it stay with us or eventually fade away? In this podcast, Capital Group portfolio manager Julian Abdey offers his view on those pivotal questions, along with some insightful thoughts on what it means for the markets and the economy going forward. Related Resources:Is high inflation the ultimate pandemic distortion? 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.