Investments Unplugged

Jan 28 2025 112 ep. 37 mins 19
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An insightful and lively podcast that gives you access to ideas and insight from a range of market experts from Manulife Investment Management.(Intended for Advisor Use Only)

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Episode 103: 2025 at a glance—what’s in store for investors?

Jan 28 2025 32 mins  
2025 is in full swing! What can we expect from equity and fixed income markets as the year gradually unfolds? Our first podcast episode of 2025 is an absolute must-listen. Hear from our Co-Chief Investment Strategists Kevin Headland and Macan Nia, as they delve into the opportunities and challenges shaping the market landscape this year. Can we expect some volatility up ahead? No

Episode 102: Outlook 2025—gearing up for the year ahead

Dec 17 2024 40 mins  
The festive holiday season is upon us and what better time than now to reflect and prepare for the road ahead. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to hear from Kevin and Macan as they look to 2025 and share their thoughts on equity and fixed income developments. Will equity fundamentals continue to be a defining theme in the new year? What role will security selection and

Episode 101: Fortified, not glorified: who says investing shouldn’t be boring? —Market Insights Monthly special edition

Nov 25 2024 45 mins  
Data surprises, recession concerns, shifting U.S. Federal Reserve policy? What if building a resilient portfolio mattered more than predicting future outcomes. This month, our Co-Chief Investment Strategist Kevin Headland had the pleasure of sitting down with Mawer Investment Management’s President and Portfolio Manager Jim Hall to discuss how patience and discipline play a cruc

Episode 100: Achievement unlocked—looking through the rearview mirror

Nov 08 2024 36 mins  
Here we are—100 episodes and 7 years later! This truly is a remarkable milestone for our Investments Unplugged podcast, which has seen roughly 86,000 downloads since the pilot episode aired all those years ago. In this month’s celebratory episode, we get up close and personal with our dynamic hosts and Co-Chief Investment Strategists: Kevin Headland and Macan Nia. Take a trip

Episode 99: Gearing up for the final stretch of 2024—Market Insights Monthly special edition

Sep 27 2024 26 mins  
Children are heading back to the classroom for yet another school year. What better time than now to reinforce our portfolios with lessons learned from our early childhood? This month, our Co-Chief Investment Strategists Kevin Headland and Macan Nia address economic concerns, equities and fixed income developments, and the art of managing volatility—all through the lens of some o

Episode 98: All-caps in focus —Market Insights Monthly special edition

Sep 09 2024 35 mins  
The dog days of summer are over, and volatility is back with a vengeance. In just a short period of time, we’ve dealt with a messy unwinding of carry trades, shifts in Fed policy, and material developments on the U.S. presidential front. How has this clouded the bigger picture? Don’t miss out on an opportunity to go behind-the-scenes with Sandy Sanders, our Senior Managing Dire

Episode 97: Looking to power your income portfolio? —Market Insights Monthly special edition

Aug 28 2024 26 mins  
Unruly markets, unpredictable interest rates and a possible resurgence in inflation—are all your income options on the table? In this podcast episode, we sit down with our newly appointed Head of Specialists and former Director of ETFs and Alternatives , Rob Wernic. In this interactive discussion, Rob underscores the need for alternative income investments, outlining the key dif

Episode 96: Getting down to fundamentals—Market Insights Monthly special edition

Jul 23 2024 26 mins  
Are you inundated with stories? One of the most important rules when making investment decisions is to avoid getting caught up in headlines. In this podcast episode, we chat with our very own Senior Portfolio Manager, Fundamental Equity Patrick Blais about the importance of blocking out the noise and making fact-based investment decisions. With an investment process that highligh

Investing, happily, ever after—is your portfolio set for a fairytale ending? (Part 2)

Jul 02 2024 26 mins  
In part two of our happily, ever after series of Investments Unplugged, we continue to compare timeless tales to the current markets. In this conversation, we provide our updated outlook on bonds and discuss the outcome of global central banks starting their easing cycles. Tune into our new episode to learn more.

Episode 95: Investing, happily, ever after—is your portfolio set for a fairytale ending?

Jun 14 2024 28 mins  
What comes to mind when we think of fairytales? Fairytales are a means to teach children about opportunities, risks, and how to navigate a complex world. While they usually end happily ever after, the path to get there is usually riddled with challenges. In part one of this two-part series of Investments Unplugged, we look at the economy and equity markets through a fairytale lens.