
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

Aug 24, 2023 • 24min
Lessons over 50 years of fixed income investing, part 2
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.

Aug 16, 2023 • 25min
Investing through crisis
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.

Aug 10, 2023 • 29min
Semiconductor industry emerges stronger from the pandemic
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.

Aug 3, 2023 • 29min
Lessons over 50 years of fixed income investing, part 1
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.

Jul 27, 2023 • 30min
2023 Midyear Outlook
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.

Jul 20, 2023 • 7min
Guide to market recoveries
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.

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Jul 13, 2023 • 21min
3 lessons from a lifelong tech investor
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.

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.
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