Capital Ideas Podcast

Capital Group portfolio managers Martin Romo and Pramod Atluri share their outlook for the economy and markets. Can stocks continue to build on the powerful gains from 2023? Are bonds in better shape this year? Is the Federal Reserve done raising interest rates? Listen in to hear their views. Related resources:2024 Outlook Report 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 Client Group, Inc.  

Former Capital Group CEO Tim Armour reflects on his 40-year career, discussing mentorship, private ownership benefits, company culture, and investment management. He shares insights on navigating market events and the future outlook of the company.

The final episode of 2023 highlights some of the best moments from the Capital Ideas Podcast this year. Capital Group portfolio managers share their views on everything from investing through periods of crisis, to the power of concentrated portfolios, to the important lessons that emerge from success as well as failure. We also reveal our top book selection of the year. Related resources:2024 Outlook 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.  

Anne-Marie Peterson, Capital Group portfolio Manager, discusses the creativity needed in growth investing and identifies opportunities in tech giants and old-economy stocks. She explores the impact of AI on the industrial sector, US market investments, and the importance of backing CEOs with vision and passion in investment strategies.

Amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), Capital Group portfolio manager Grant Cambridge says that human insight is more important than ever when it comes to making prudent investment decisions. AI programs may be important tools for research and analysis, he argues, but they will never replace human intuition and sound judgement. Related resources: AI and the new megacycle for tech 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 analyst Will Craig shares his insight into small-cap stocks. Public companies worth $6 billion or less can present attractive pricing opportunities, he explains, simply because not as many investors are paying attention to this promising corner of the financial markets. Related resources:10 investment themes for 2023 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.  

An economist examines the Fed's battle with inflation, predicting their actions on interest rates in 2024. The challenges and consequences of the Fed's target inflation rate are explored. The podcast also analyzes the Fed's reaction to disinflation and the likelihood of a recession. Expressions of gratitude and sponsor acknowledgement conclude the podcast.

Portfolio manager Tomoko Fortune discusses her globally diverse life experience and how it led to an appreciation for global diversity in the investment business. Topics include transitioning from Japan to the US, lessons learned as a portfolio manager, the implications of AI on various sectors, successful investments with Netflix, and favorite parts of the job.

Reagan Anderson, Senior Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs in Capital Group’s Washington, D.C. office, examines the issues and challenges that are likely to shape the 2024 U.S. presidential election. She also provides a glimpse into how Capital interacts with elected leaders on a wide variety of topics affecting the investment industry. Related resources:Guide to investing in an election year U.S. government debt: We need to talk 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 discusses rapid change in India, outlook for emerging markets, and building relationships. India's potential as an alternative supply chain. Importance of information networks in investment decisions. Examples of successful and failed investments. Experiences with traditional clothing in Southeast Asia.