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Jul 28, 2022 • 33min
Matt Moody on Ivy Team’s Succession and Vision
In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins Matt Moody, Vice President, Portfolio Manager for Mackenzie’s Ivy Team.
He will be promoted to Senior Vice President and Head of the Ivy Team this September.
Together, they look at Matt Moody's career within the Investment Industry, what he learned from Jerry Javasky and Paul Musson, and what we can expect from the Ivy Boutique going forward.
Learn by Key Topics:
(0:54)Matt Moody’s Career in the Investment Industry
(2:41) His Investment Style & View of Markets
(4:38) Matt's Introduction to the Ivy Team
(5:18) Why He chose the Ivy Team?
(6:16) Learning from the Previous Ivy Leaders
(15:52) Culture within Ivy & Vision for its Future
(18:22) A Good Analyst vs. A Good Portfolio Manager
(20:30) Views on Cash within the Ivy Team
(24:30) Performance Expectations for the Ivy Team
(28:42) How Karate & Investing balance each other
At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

Jul 21, 2022 • 27min
Dustin Reid on Preparing Portfolios against a Stagflationary Environment
In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins Mackenzie's Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Dustin Reid.
Together, they explore the probability of a ‘stagflationary’ environment, how to think about positioning your portfolios, as well as what impact that type of environment may have on Canada, U.S., and Europe.
Learn by Key Topics:
(0:56) Views on Recent BOC’s Actions with 100 Basis Points Increase
(6:45) Views on Recession and Inflation
(16:11) Updates on Bank of Japan
(20:12) Stagflationary Environments & Positioning within Portfolios
At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

Jul 15, 2022 • 31min
Lesley & Steve on Inflation’s Impact and Outlook for the Remainder of 2022
In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins Lesley Marks, CIO of Equities, and Steve Locke, CIO of Fixed Income & Multi-Asset Strategies.
Together, they discuss expectations for the balance of 2022, what’s happened year to date, inflation, and equity markets.
Learn by Key Topics:
(1:00) Views on Inflation, Central Banks’ Responses & its General Impact
(4:00) Expectations for 2022 for Equity Markets
(6:27) Views on Unemployment Rates, Spending, Consumer Confidence & Impact
(8:28) Rate Increases vs. Inflation
(13:17) Current Position on Canada
(17:38) Views on Emerging Markets
(21:35) View on Bank of Canada’s Responses & Outlook
(24:57) Views on a Possible Recession in the Next 12 Months
At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

Jun 29, 2022 • 21min
Luke Gould on His Next Role as The CEO of Mackenzie Investments
In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins Luke Gould, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer for IGM Financial Inc.
Together, they explore what Luke Gould is looking forward to over the next 6 years and beyond as he steps into his next role as CEO of Mackenzie Investments.
Learn by Key Topics:
(1:24) How Mackenzie Plans to Retain its Position as The Employer of Choice
(2:21) Framework of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion When Building Our Teams
(4:32) Key Characteristics Mackenzie Looks at When Hiring Talent
(5:46) The Future of Work – Work, Hybrid & Work-From-Home
(8:22) Views on Regulations, Products, and Outlook
(10:01) The Merger of IIROC and MFDA and its Effect on Their Cultures
(11:54) Outlook on Mergers and Acquisitions
(14:13) Views on Interest Rates & Inflation
(16:52) Inflation & Migrating to Private Investments
(18:28) Thoughts on Taking Reigns as the Next CEO of Mackenzie
At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

Jun 22, 2022 • 46min
Barry McInerney on His 6 Years at Mackenzie Investments & His Legacy
We are celebrating our 100th episode!
In this special episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins Mackenzie's CEO, Barry McInerney just before his retirement in July.
Together, they reflect on the last 6 years of his career at Mackenzie Investments.
Learn by Key Topics:
(0:54) Views on Canadian Wealth Segments from Boomers to Gen Z
(7:23) How has Talent & Culture changed within Mackenzie
(14:38) Actions that re-shaped Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
(21:13) Adjusting to the Pandemic Era and the Hybrid Model
(29:44) Reflections on 6 Years of Acquisitions
(40:12) Barry McInerney's Legacy at Mackenzie Investments
At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

Jun 16, 2022 • 31min
Dustin Reid on the Recent Fed Meeting and Long-Term Inflation Expectations
In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins Mackenzie's Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Dustin Reid.
Together, they explore the recent fed decisions to raise interest points by 75 basis points, what’s happening in Europe and Japan, and how all these affect the portfolio.
Learn by Key Topics:
(0:56) Thoughts on Inflation and Yesterday's Fed Meeting
(5:36) Correlation of Long-term Inflation Expectations and Headline CPI
(9:47) Views on a Potential Recession (Labour Market, Consumer Demand, etc.)
(15:05) European Central Bank and Views on Europe
(19:50) Views on Inflation in Japan and Bank of Japan
(26:25) U.S. Treasuries and Outlook on Inflation
At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

Jun 9, 2022 • 26min
Richard Wong on Value Investing & Why 2022 is the Beginning of the Value Cycle
In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins Richard Wong, SVP, Portfolio Manager, and Head of the Cundill Team at Mackenzie.
Together, they explore value investing and how macroenvironment conditions affect the cycle during the pandemic era.
Learn by Key Topics:
(1:05) Views on Current Macroenvironment Conditions Allowing for the Optimism in Value
(6:29) Value Stocks & Inflation
(9:36) Views on Commodities from Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy
(12:55) Electric Vehicles (EVs), Consumer Demand, Key Players, and the Global Outlook
(15:51) What Our Team is Monitoring When Investing in the EV Space
(18:15) Opportunities in the Opening Trade
(21:20) How Views on Value Has Changed Over the Years
At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

Jun 1, 2022 • 21min
Lesley Marks on the Canadian Economy, Europe Amidst War and ESG
In this episode, host Matt Schnurr joins Mackenzie's Lesley Marks, Chief Investment Officer of Equities. She oversees the investment professionals involved in the day-to-day management of Mackenzie funds across the firm’s 12 equity boutiques with more than $65 billion of Mackenzie’s assets under management.
Together, they explore the Canadian economy (trends within the labor market and consumer spending), the stock market, the war in Ukraine and its impact on Europe, and ESG.
Learn by Key Topics:
(0:55) Trends in Canadian Economy & Recession
(6:20) Equity Market – Are we at Maximum Pain?
(12:17) Recession Fears in Europe
(15:18) Views on Trends within ESG
At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

May 25, 2022 • 33min
Todd Mattina revisiting the Modern Monetary Theory
In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins Todd Mattina, Chief Economist and co-lead of Mackenzie’s Multi-Asset Strategies Team. Together, they revisit the Modern Monetary Theory, comparing pre-pandemic times to what's happening right now from a global standpoint.
Learn by Key Topics:
(1:02) What is Modern Monetary Theory (MMT)
(3:51) Mainstream Economic Community vs. MMT
(6:05) Policy & Bank Response for MMT
(8:35) Differences with 'Traditional' MMT responses
(12:13) Risks with MMT
(25:11) Why Modern Monetary Theory may not be a Viable Strategy
At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

May 18, 2022 • 27min
Darren McKiernan on Pandemic Portfolio Positioning & the Current State of the Tech Market
In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins Darren McKiernan. He leads Mackenzie’s Global Equity & Income Team and he is also the lead manager of the Mackenzie's Global Dividend Fund.
Together, they explore all the moves Darren has made to re-position portfolios with a bottom-up approach. They also discuss views on technology companies, their valuations, and opportunities within this space.
Learn by Key Topics:
(1:00) History of Portfolio Changes during the Pandemic to Now
(17:39) Views on Technology from the Pandemic to Post-Pandemic Climate
At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com