It’s been a mixed picture for treasury yields this week amidst the ongoing volatility. Despite the recent lows, US yields are still above the five-year average, making bonds an attractive investment to many. Which factors are driving the appeal of fixed income investments? And why might the Fidelity team be the right choice for you? Joining the show today for his fresh perspectives on the bond market, including his take on the Fed’s latest interest rate decision is Fidelity Portfolio Manager Celso Muñoz. Celso co-manages several funds including Fidelity Multi-Sector Bond Fund and Fidelity Tactical Credit Fund.

Recorded on March 21, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

Europe is seeing a resurgence in investor interest. As President Trump’s tariff policies continue to fuel concerns of an economic downturn, market participants have turned their attention beyond the US. Is there more room for international markets to rise? And which investment themes is today's guest watching closely? Joining the show today to unpack his perspectives on the global market landscape is Fidelity Investment Director Tom Stevenson.

Recorded on March 19, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

The Federal Reserve has left its benchmark rate unchanged. Staying steady between 4.25 and 4.5 per cent, Fed Chair Powell stated that Trump’s tariffs threaten to slow the economy’s growth even more. During the press conference, Powell said that while “we were getting close and closer” to stabilizing prices, “I wouldn’t say we were at that.” Joining the show today to unpack the latest Fed decision, and what it means for inflation and the global economy, is Portfolio Manager, David Tulk.

Recorded on March 20, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

On today's show, Fidelity Canada’s tax and estate planning experts unpack the Q&A from their recent Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything). Are you looking to leverage a registered account such as an RRSP, TFSA or FHSA to your advantage? Purchasing your first home? Have elderly people in your life and need to consider an estate plan? Or maybe you want to get ahead and set your family up for success? Now is the perfect time to start thinking about smart financial decisions for yourself and loved ones.

Recorded on February 28, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

Brookfield Real Estate is a global leader in property investment and management. With a diverse portfolio spanning residential, office, and retail sectors worldwide, Brookfield Real Estate remains at the forefront of industry innovation. Today's guest is at the helm of this dynamic business. As CEO, Brian Kingston oversees investments, operations, and the expansion of the Real Estate business. Under his leadership, Brookfield has conducted a wide range of mergers and acquisitions, further strengthening its global presence. Joining the show today is Brian Kingston, Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield's Real Estate business, for the third instalment of our series of conversations with CEO’s, to provide a look at how he’s navigating the complexities of today’s real estate market, and his vision for the future of the industry. 

Recorded on March 18, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

Bonds and equities continue to attract strong inflows. And for the first time in a long time, international equities have been selling on par with US equities, signalling a shift in where investors are putting their money. How are changes in global fiscal policies, especially in Europe, impacting international investment strategies? With more investors seeking diversification, how can Fidelity All-in-One ETF’s help clients balance their portfolios? Joining the show today to unpack all this and more is Fidelity Director of ETFs and Alternatives Strategy, Etienne Joncas-Bouchard.

Recorded on March 14, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

Wall Street’s balancing act continues. Equity markets opened slightly higher at the start of this week, with the S&P crawling out of correction territory. With volatility exacerbated by President Donald Trump’s chaotic tariff policy rollout, how is today's guest navigating market turbulence? And where in the world is he spotting the next opportunity?  Joining the show today for his analysis on the latest market movers, and for his perspectives on the trends influencing portfolio positioning, is Fidelity Portfolio manager Mark Schmehl. Mark manages several funds, including Fidelity Canadian Growth Company Fund, Fidelity Special Situations Fund and Fidelity Global Innovators Class, and he is a co-manager on Fidelity Global Equity+ Fund.

Recorded on March 17, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

The Bank of Canada has cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points. Sitting now at 2.75%, this is the lowest policy rate since 2022. B.O.C. Governor Tiff Macklem told reporters that while Canada’s economy finished 2024 on solid footing, it is now facing a new challenge due to the trade war with the US. What does this decision mean for fixed income and credit markets? Joining the show today for their reaction to the latest Bank of Canada rate decision, and what it may mean for Canadian investors, are Portfolio Managers Sri Tella and Lee Ormiston.

Recorded on March 13, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

At the start of the year, Fidelity Canada launched three new products built on Fidelity's robust quantitative and fundamental research. These new products and many others including Fidelity’s Factor ETFs are managed by Fidelity's Quantitative Research and Investments Team, which includes more than 200 dedicated quant developers and technologists. In today’s digital age where data is playing an increasingly important role in every facet of life, quantitative investing is expected to grow in the marketplace in the years and decades to come. Joining the show today is Neil Constable, Fidelity Head of Quantitative Research and Investments, to further unpack how the Quantitative Research and Investment Division fits within the broader Fidelity ecosystem and share how these new data-driven solutions may benefit you.

Recorded on March 12, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.

With both the Ontario election and Liberal leadership race now decided, the attention of the nation is on the upcoming spring federal election. Under the threat - and the reality - of tariffs from the United States, Canadians are at an unfamiliar point in the nation’s history. How might new federal leadership deliver policy to help steer us into a new era of Canada/U.S. relations? Joining the show today to offer their insights into everything from tax policy to build-outs of A.I. and defence spending, as well as all things politics are Kory Teneycke, former director of communications to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and CEO of Rubicon Strategy, and David Herle, former top advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin, and Partner at Rubicon Strategy.

Recorded on March 11, 2025.

At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.