On the Money with Dynamic Funds

Dynamic’s Head of National Accounts, Lloyd Perruzza sits down with Professor Martijn Cremers, Dean of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, and acclaimed researcher in the field of money management, to discuss the findings of a new groundbreaking study that challenges conventional wisdom about bond investing. Professor Cremers highlights the challenges encountered by asset managers in passive index creation & replication, which has often led to significant negative deviations from their benchmarks & many active competitors. He also illustrates the material concerns related to "passive" bond management and sheds light on the concept of ‘positive performance persistence’, which helps explain h...

Vice President and Head of ETFs, Alan Green, is once again joined by Vice President of ETF Distribution, Peter Tomiuk, to discuss what has happened in the world of ETFs – from flows, the outlook, upcoming products, to the adoption and use of multi-asset, active and income-generating ETFs. 

David Portal, Vice President, Systemized Solutions, is joined by Devin Kropp, Editor at Horsesmouth, Co-creator of the Savvy Cybersecurity Training Program, and Co-author of Hack-Proof Your Life Now! The New Cybersecurity Rules, to discuss how individuals and small businesses can stay safe online. Devin explains what cybersecurity is, what to be aware of, how to protect yourself, available resources, costs, what to do if you’re a victim and more.  

Chief Retirement Income Strategist Daryl Diamond and Vice President, Portfolio Solutions David De Pastena are joined by Marc-André Gaudreau, Head of the Specialized Credit team to explores critical challenges retirees face with bond income, volatility, and fluctuating rates. Marc-André explains how active fixed income management can outperform passive strategies, and why bonds may offer higher yields to support retirement income. Daryl digs into the trade-offs between the guarantees of GICs and the income potential of bonds over the long term.

Vice-President & Portfolio Manager Tom Dicker sits down with Vice President & Portfolio Manager, Maria Benavente to discuss how investors have been cautious about investing in real estate in recent years with the bombardment of negative headlines. Maria speaks to the pivot in the sector and how a real estate ETF creates an attractive entry point for long-term investors.

Ellen Bessner, Ellen Bessner, Financial Industry Litigator and author, explains why investors should understand the importance of appointing a Trusted Contact Person (TCP). She provides practical guidance on how a TCP can work with an advisor to help reach an elderly client, navigate tricky personal situations and provide insights into health concerns if they arise. 

Vice President of ETF Distribution, Peter Tomiuk is joined by portfolio managers Robert Cohen and Nawojka Wachowiak to talk about the unique area of financial markets – mining. With growing headlines about the demand for metals needed to upgrade and modernize global economies, they discuss opportunities with ETFs that allow exposure for investors. 

Eric Souders, Portfolio Manager and Director at Payden & Rygel Investment Management, joins Dynamic’s Head of National Accounts, Lloyd Perruzza, to discuss the seismic shifts that are occurring in the world of currencies. Whether you have investments impacted by foreign currencies or you’re wondering how this will affect your day-to-day finances, this conversation can help you sort out where different currencies are and where they might be headed.

Vice President of ETF Distribution, Peter Tomiuk, and Vice President and Head of ETFs, Alan Green are joined by special guest Alex Perel, Director, Head ETF Services at Scotiabank. They discuss the vital role market makers play in ensuring liquidity and fair pricing, the impact of technology on trading efficiency, and strategies for optimizing your ETF investments.

Regional Vice President, Mark Witte, is joined by best-selling author, Founder and President of the Knowledge Bureau, Evelyn Jacks. Through critical conversation, they review the new tax landscape introduced with the recent federal budget and what it means for investors and small business corporations. Topics covered include the new capital gains inclusion rate, changes for real estate owners and what taxpayers can do to preserve wealth. 

Vice President of ETF Distribution, Peter Tomiuk, and Vice President and Head of ETFs, Alan Green are joined by special guest Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director for Exchange Traded Products at TMX Group. Through engaging conversations, they provide valuable insights into the functions of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the strategies driving ETF growth and solutions for Canadian investors.

Chief Retirement Income Strategist Daryl Diamond is joined by Oscar Belaiche, Senior Vice President & Portfolio Manager, for an in-depth conversation offering invaluable strategies for constructing portfolios that generate sustainable yield. Oscar shares his approach to selecting quality investments with consistent dividends, beyond traditional equities, while Daryl emphasizes critical tax-efficient income strategies and key criteria for selecting fund managers.

Vice President & Portfolio Manager, Tom Dicker in conversation with Vice President & Portfolio Manager Ryan Nicholl takes you around the world highlighting the regions and sectors where he is finding the best opportunities in today’s market environment to invest in quality defensive businesses.

A conversation with VP & Head of Research for Dynamic Funds, Dan Yungblut, which delves into the recent surge in investor demand for GICs, high-interest savings accounts and other cash like products. Surface the limitations, risks and challenges of cash as a long-term solution when compared to a portfolio of bonds. Further, discover why active fixed-income management is critical to healthier portfolio construction and your long-term financial goals when compared to passive investing. 

Chief Retirement Income Strategist, Daryl Diamond and Vice President, Portfolio Solutions David De Pastena discuss the importance of tax-efficient income streams and strategies to preserve capital to ensure sustainable after-tax cash flow. They examine the different income types, taxation nuances, and smart asset allocation across diverse accounts to optimize tax-efficient investment choices for retirees.

Vice President & Portfolio Manager, Tom Dicker in conversation with Vice President & Portfolio Manager, Jeremy Lucas explore a broad range of topics in credit and issues facing investors today. Jeremy highlights the risks and opportunities in credit markets and provides insights into Dynamic’s Specialized Credit Team’s investment process.

Vice President & Portfolio Manager, Frank Latshaw, explains how infrastructure is set up well for what lies ahead in this new market cycle with the potential to generate healthy total returns in the years ahead.

Vice President of ETF Distribution, Peter Tomiuk, and Vice President and Head of ETFs, Alan Green, delve into the dynamic realm of exchange-traded funds. In this episode, they are joined by special guest Bloomberg Intelligence analyst, Eric Balchunas. Together, they examine the complexities of active versus passive ETF investing, the U.S. ETF landscape and discuss the intriguing world of Bitcoin ETFs. Tune in for valuable perspectives on the ever-evolving ETF market.

Chief Retirement Income Strategist, Daryl Diamond and Vice President, Portfolio Solutions David De Pastena dive into the intricacies of constructing a Paycheque portfolio. In this episode, they explore the unique asset classes needed for building a portfolio dedicated to generating a steady income in retirement. From the importance of alternative investments, annuities, and growth strategies, they provide valuable insights and advocate professional advice on creating an effective and sustainable Paycheque portfolio.

Chief Investment Strategist, Myles Zyblock and David De Pastena, Vice President, Portfolio Solutions, as they reflect on the intriguing twists of 2023 and share insights into what lies ahead in 2024. From the surprising rebound of large-cap tech companies to global economic trends and the potential impacts of AI, this podcast explores the key factors shaping investment strategies and the outlook for various asset classes. Additionally, they discuss the complexities of the Canadian housing market and the challenges posed by high levels of household debt in the context of rising mortgage servicing costs.

David De Pastena, vice-président des Solutions de portefeuille, se penchent sur les intrigants rebondissements de 2023 et partagent leur vision de ce que nous réserve 2024. Dans ce balado, il explorent certains facteurs clés qui orientent les stratégies de placement et les perspectives des différentes catégories d’actifs, qu’il s’agisse du rebond surprenant des sociétés technologiques à grande capitalisation, des tendances économiques mondiales ou de l’incidence potentielle de l’intelligence artificielle. De plus, il discute de la complexité du marché canadien de l’habitation et des défis liés au taux élevé d’endettement d...

Vice President & Portfolio Manager, Jennifer Stevenson, discusses the drivers behind the moves in oil prices, why we are in a much structurally stronger place for oil prices going forward and how Canadian energy companies check a lot of the right boxes.

Vice President of ETF Distribution Peter Tomiuk and Vice President and Head of ETFs Alan Green, explore money movement within the Canadian ETF industry over this past year. They discuss the driving forces behind various market segments and evaluate some regulatory shifts that can potentially shape the industry. From traditional ETFs to crypto ETFs, they analyze how market dynamics can impact investor behavior and how this can affect ETF flows going forward.

Vice President of ETF Distribution Peter Tomiuk and Vice-President and Head of ETFs Alan Green, dissect the fundamental essence of ETFs and delve into their investment industry evolution. Together we will uncover the tale of their rise, current positioning, and offer an insightful glimpse into the probable pathways that await the ETF industry in the coming years.

Vice President & Portfolio Manager Tom Dicker and Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager Jason Gibbs discuss what’s been happening in the bond and equity markets year-to-date that has led investors into the “cash trap”. While GICs offer an attractive short-term solution, for longer term investors the importance of dividend paying equities to grow a portfolio remains intact. Uncertainty in the market has created opportunities in high-quality dividend stocks.

Vice-President & Portfolio Manager Tom Dicker sits down with Portfolio Manager Nick Stogdill as they rewind to the banking upheaval of March and fast forward to the evolving financial landscape. Nick and Tom break down the crisis's aftermath, exploring the factors influencing Canadian banks, regulatory changes, and the rise of alternative financial players. Gain valuable insights into the strategies that could shape the future of the financial services industry.

Portfolio Manager Tarun Joshi discusses the global challenges that are creating secular investment opportunities within Industrials while highlighting several key themes.

Chief Retirement Income Strategist, Daryl Diamond explores the paycheque portfolio approach for retirees and depicts how it can offer a more stable and stress-free retirement income, regardless of market fluctuations. 

David De Pastena, vice-président, Solutions de portefeuilles, met en lumière les approches de placement possibles d’adopter à la retraite durant les turbulences des marchés. Apprenez-en plus au sujet des stratégies de placement en fonction du passif auxquelles ont fréquemment recours les caisses de retraite. Découvrez aussi en quoi elles se comparent au concept des portefeuilles à revenus.

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Vice President & Portfolio Manager, Frank Latshaw, explains how the benefits offered by infrastructure – stability, long-term growth, some yield – haven’t really changed. However, a different market cycle is presenting some challenges, creating the need to be more selective of opportunities.

Vice President & Portfolio Manager, Eric Mencke, discusses the benefits of active management in sustainable investing, our multi-thematic approach, examples of companies addressing these challenges, and why we’re optimistic about a more sustainable economy for the future.

David De Pastena, vice-président, Solutions de portefeuilles, explique comment les marchés volatils ont forcé de nombreuses personnes à la préretraite à reporter leur départ de la vie active. Il met en lumière l’importance des cinq années les plus payantes passer à cette prochaine étape.

Vice President & Portfolio Manager, Maria Benavente, discusses the challenges facing the real estate sector, recent developments in transactions volumes, and opportunities amidst record negative sentiment.

Vice President & Portfolio Manager Bill McLeod discusses the Canadian equity investing landscape, focusing on what’s driving performance and where to find opportunities.

Chief Retirement Income Strategist, Daryl Diamond delves into the intricacies of retirement income planning. He shares essential insights and valuable strategies to shift your focus from accumulation to generating consistent cashflows for your retirement lifestyle.

David De Pastena, vice-président, Solutions de portefeuilles, explique les raisons pour lesquelles les fonds de retraite peuvent s’épuiser plus rapidement que prévu. Il discute de la réalité du prolongement de l’espérance de vie et de son effet sur les rendements.

Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager, Noah Blackstein discusses why he believes there is a generational opportunity ahead for growth stocks, the impact that macro events have had on markets historically and this year, the U.S. Federal Reserve, Artificial Intelligence and the Cloud, and areas where his bottom-up investment process is finding opportunities.

Vice President & Portfolio Manager Jennifer Stevenson discusses the growth potential and investment opportunities for the global transition to clean energy, as well as the incremental value that active management can add in the space. 

Vice President & Portfolio Manager Vishal Patel shares his thoughts on the importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI), how it will impact various industries from an investment standpoint, and how this technology will impact how we work and play.

Vice President & Portfolio Manager Damian Hoang and Portfolio Manager Derek Bastien walk you through how options work and the benefits they can provide, including a robust yield, buying equities at a discount and portfolio protection that can help lower volatility. Isn’t it time to take a closer look at options?

Vice President & Portfolio Manager Richard Lee discusses how alternatives are now becoming core investments and over the long term they will become a critical component of an investor’s portfolio.

Recent events affecting the U.S. and European, banking sectors have created uncertainty for investors. Chief Investment Strategist Myles Zyblock and Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager Jason Gibbs share their thoughts on managing emotions during turbulent times and the importance of staying invested for the long term.

In this special edition of On The Money, which is only available until April 10th, 2023, Vice-President & Portfolio Manager Tom Dicker sits down with Portfolio Manager Nick Stogdill to take a deeper look at the series of events that have shaken the global banking sector in recent weeks and the downstream effects for other sectors of the market, including potential impacts on commercial real estate.

Vice President & Portfolio Manager Jeremy Lucas shares his most recent thoughts on the macro-economic environment, the impact of monetary policy on fixed income and credit in particular, as well as opportunities and potential headwinds to look for in 2023.  

Vice President & Portfolio Manager Steve Hall discusses the state of the consumer in the post-covid world, his approach to analyzing consumer businesses, and the opportunity in small- and mid-cap companies.

Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager Romas Budd shares his most recent thoughts on inflation concerns, fixed-income markets and what investors who are holding bonds need to keep in mind in 2023. 

Chief Investment Strategist Myles Zyblock shares his views on market and economic events, the outlook for 2023 and the opportunities, challenges and surprises that lie ahead.

Vice President & Portfolio Manager Robert Cohen shares his perspective on the nature of the current inflationary environment, and why his outlook for gold in 2023 is positive. 

Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager, David Fingold shared his thoughts on if interest rates and inflation will stay higher longer, if we are in a recession, the current challenges investing in this environment, and what he is optimistic about going forward.

Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager, David Fingold shared his thoughts on if interest rates and inflation will stay higher longer, if we are in a recession, the current challenges investing in this environment, and what he is optimistic about going forward.

Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager, Noah Blackstein discusses the opportunity ahead for growth stocks, new leadership that often comes with a bear market, the impact that macro has had on markets this year and areas where his bottom-up investment process is finding opportunities.

Portfolio Manager Nick Stogdill discusses the notion that financials could be part of the new market leadership in the next market cycle and the breadth of opportunity in the sector.

Vice President & Portfolio Manager Ryan Nicholl discusses the opportunities in quality defensive businesses and why he’s at a fully deployed cash position.

Vice President & Portfolio Manager Maria Benavente shares her thoughts on real estate as an inflation hedge, where the opportunities are within Real Estate, ESG framework, and the outlook on residential Real Estate in light of the changing regulatory environment and rapidly tightening monetary policy.

Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager Derek Amery provides his thoughts on what 30 years of investing in fixed-income has taught him about managing through inflation concerns and volatile markets. Topics covered include central bank policy outlook, positioning your bond portfolio with recession risk on the horizon as well as what kind of opportunities active managers see in these turbulent markets. 

Portfolio Manager Rose Devli shares her thoughts on the surging inflation we are seeing and how bonds can fit into your portfolio in the current environment. Rose also discusses her experience as a woman in capital markets and what it means to educate and empower others looking to succeed in similar roles. 

Erinn King CFA®, Managing Director & Client Portfolio Manager, Payden & Rygel, shares her perspectives on navigating through the market as we move from inflation concerns to growth considerations.

Frank Latshaw, Vice President & Portfolio Manager, shares his perspective on the key themes that are driving infrastructure investing today.

Jennifer Stevenson, Vice President & Portfolio Manager, shares her perspective on how the dynamics in energy markets have changed in 2022 given the war in Ukraine and the associated sanctions, as well as the push for energy independence and the integration of renewable energy.

Money conversations with our kids made simple. Martha Adams, Certified Financial Planner and best-selling author of Cleopatra’s Riches joins us to share the tools that will help children develop a healthy relationship with money.

David Fingold, Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager, discusses how the tragic situation in Eastern Europe is increasing geopolitical uncertainties and its impact on global equities.

Jason Gibbs, Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager, discusses how emotions can make or break your investment success. We cannot predict where markets are going, but as investors we can focus on how to center our emotions and not let them direct our financial strategy.

Vishal Patel, Vice President & Portfolio Manager, discusses how volatility can be an opportunity to invest for long-term growth, regardless of short-term market volatility.

With record-low interest rates, possible rate hikes on the horizon and inflationary pressures looming, Romas Budd shares his insights into how investors can effectively integrate bonds into their portfolios.

With inflation increasing, what is the role of gold in portfolio construction – inflationary hedge, portfolio fundamental, or both? Join us as Robert Cohen shares his insights into investing in gold – today and tomorrow.

Why are quality Canadian equities undervalued on the world stage? Portfolio Manager Don Simpson shares his insights into Canadian equities and why there may be a current buying opportunity.

Confused about rising energy prices? Vice President & Portfolio Manager Jennifer Stevenson shares her insights into what’s behind the recent price increases and how it will impact your investments – and your future.

Martha Adams, Certified Financial Planner and best-selling author of Cleopatra's Riches shares her belief that understanding the “why” behind your relationship with money could help you more than focusing on the “how”. 

Dans un contexte de rendements historiquement bas des titres à revenu fixe, Marc-André Gaudreau livre son point de vue et propose des stratégies novatrices. Le vice-président et gestionnaire de portefeuille principal met l’accent sur les trois thèmes suivants : remplacement des revenus anciennement générés par les obligations de sociétés de qualité, composition efficace de portefeuille et protection des avoirs contre une éventuelle hausse de l’inflation et des taux d’intérêt.

With fixed income yields at historic lows, Vice-President & Senior Portfolio Manager Marc-André Gaudreau provides his insights and innovative investment strategies. Marc-André focuses on three key themes – replacing former investment-grade bond income, effective portfolio construction and protecting portfolios from possible interest rate increases and rising inflation.

Martha Adams, Certified Financial Planner and best-selling author of Cleopatra’s Riches, shares how we could be better prepared to achieve financial well-being by re-examining our relationship with money and understanding why it’s “more than math”.

Vishal Patel, Vice President & Portfolio Manager, discusses the momentum of small and mid-cap companies over the past year, and the runway for growth in the coming months. 

Domenic Bellissimo, Vice President & Portfolio Manager, discusses the importance of bonds in an investment portfolio, the evolution of fixed income and the need to understand that with more risk comes more responsibility. 

Jim Morris, Head of Investment Management and Dan Yungblut, Head of Research, who are leading our firm through the evolution of ESG investing, discuss the spectrum of ways to access ESG strategies and opportunities.

David Fingold, Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager discusses his market outlook, interest rates, small caps outperforming large caps, international markets vs. U.S. markets, and where he is finding opportunities.

Noah Blackstein, Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager discusses how a lot of macro investing has morphed into factor investing or sector rotating as a result of changing market dynamics, most notably the swift rise in interest rates. 

Roger Rouleau, vice-président et gestionnaire de portefeuille, discute des actions privilégiées. Cette catégorie d’actif a connu son lot de hauts et de bas ces dernières années, mais l’année 2021 s’annonce prometteuse. M. Rouleau explique pourquoi il croit que les 12 à 24 prochains mois seront peut-être le bon moment d’y investir. 

Roger Rouleau, Vice President & Portfolio Manager discusses preferred shares. It has been an asset class that has had more than a few ups and downs over the last few years, but there is a sense that 2021 is shaping up to be a good year. Roger reveals why he thinks the next 12 to 24 months may make today a good time to invest.

Myles Zyblock, Chief Investment Strategist discusses his outlook for markets and economies in 2021, but with a lot of consideration given to the impacts of an unprecedented 2020 on both.

Ellen Bessner, Lawyer at Babin Bessner Spry LLP, Keynote Speaker and author,  explains how investors can get the very best from their advisors by understanding  how their advisors can help them achieve their personal and financial goals.

Tom Dicker, Vice President & Portfolio Manager, discusses the acute challenges that real estate has faced this year, but believes growth in the sector is turning around as the economy recovers. 

Vice President & Portfolio Manager Vishal Patel provides insights on the benefits of co-investing in founder and entrepreneur led businesses and the attributes he looks for when identifying the next great founder or entrepreneur. He also discussed where he expects to find opportunities as the global economy recovers. 

Vice President & Senior Portfolio Managers Romas Budd & Derek Amery provide their thoughts on the current investing landscape as low bond yields and a lower for longer interest rate environment continue to pose challenges for investors and their fixed income allocation.

Jennifer Stevenson, Vice President & Portfolio Manager, shares her perspective on the growing demand for renewable energy around the globe, and how the evolving climate change conversation, that is being supported by governments and the population, is changing how companies do business. 

Frank Latshaw, Vice President & Portfolio Manager, provides insights on the infrastructure elements within the evolution in renewable energy and the benefit of the great energy transition for the future. 

David Fingold, Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager, provides his perspective on how economic repair has now lead to economic expansion this year, and where he continues to focus his investment strategy.

Business Brain Expert, Dr. Brynn Winegard shares tips on how to boost your mental health and balance your work from home environment.

Oscar Belaiche, Senior Vice President & Portfolio Manager, shares his insights on some of the key investment themes that have emerged this year and how to incorporate these in your investment decisions.

Jennifer Stevenson, Vice President & Portfolio Manager, discusses the acceleration of renewable energy production and how it can add growth to your portfolio.

Myles Zyblock, Chief Investment Strategist, explains his view on the economic recovery and alternatives as a third pillar in your portfolio with the potential to generate a positive return over time.

Mark Bowden, Expert in Body Language discusses how to connect and find opportunity in virtual communication.

Robert Cohen, Vice President and Portfolio Manager discusses the conversation around gold as an investment, and asset class is attracting the attention.

David Fingold, Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager shares his thoughts on how high quality can out perform the volatility of the market.

Noah Blackstein, Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager provides his insights on the speed and rebound of the market and the evolution of the digital transformation of companies.

Oscar Belaiche, Senior Vice President & Portfolio Manager, shares his thoughts on the market environment and how he continues to invest in companies that deliver a dividend or distribution using his philosophy.

Myles Zyblock, Chief Investment Strategist, provides his view on the ways investors should be thinking about their portfolio positioning.