Over the least three years, the consumer staples sector has lagged behind the broader S&P 500. The first US CPI reading of 2025 showed core inflation rising at its fastest pace in nearly a year, amid a further uptick in goods prices and ongoing stickiness in services inflation. What are the factors driving the hesitancy to be invest in consumer staples? Is an upside around the corner? Joining us to unpack today’s consumer story is Chase Bethel, Fidelity Equity Research Analyst, who covers the US Staples, Retails and Hardlines sectors.

Recorded on February 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.

Canadian ETF inflows hit $76 billion dollars in 2024 - a 45% increase from the previous record set in 2021. A big trend was flows returning to bonds and duration. While crypto was a huge driver of flows in the US, it wasn’t so hot with Canadian investors. What are some of the trends shaping the ETF space today, and how can investors benefit from Fidelity All In One ETFs? Etienne Joncas-Bouchard, Director of ETFs and Alternatives Strategy, joins host Pamela Ritchie on today’s podcast.

Recorded on February 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.

There are only a few weeks left in RRSP season before tax season kicks into high gear. Add in the marquee tax topic of the year - the capital gains inclusion rate - and you have a full plate of financial decisions to navigate. With tax season around the corner, are you prepared for what’s ahead? And how can you make the most of RRSP season? Joining the show today to unpack all this and more, including a look at the latest tax and policy changes, is Fidelity Vice President of Tax and Retirement Research Peter Bowen, and Fidelity Director of Tax and Retirement Research, Michelle Munro.

Recorded on February 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.

Do you want to make the most out of your money this RRSP season? Hear from fellow Canadians on how they feel about this annual practice and learn from industry experts about retirement insights – whether you’re early, mid or tenured in your career. We’ll be joined by Fidelity’s tax and retirement experts Michelle Munro and Jacqueline Power and tax and estate planning expert Giselle de Sousa. Not sure what RRSP season is? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Tune in to find out! Remember, working with a financial advisor can provide you with the experience and resources to achieve your goals and make the most of your money.

*VIDEO ON!* This video was first released as an episode of Fidelity Canada’s “The Upside” investor webcast series. 

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 Wednesday January 22, Fidelity Investments Canada hosted VISION 2025 Toronto, a full-day event connecting Fidelity’s portfolio managers and experts with thousands of advisors joining both in-person and virtually across the country. The day wrapped with a session on power, politics, and the markets, with Greg Lowman, VP, Advocacy and Policy Communications, and Denise Chisholm, Director of Quantitative Market Strategy. Greg has a unique vantage point on the intersection of politics and economic policy, while Denise has become known for connecting historical trends to actionable insights. Glen Davidson moderates this discussion.

Advisors can watch full video replays of the event and qualify for CE Credits. Please visit fidelity.ca or reach out to your wholesaler for more information.

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.

U.S. equities opened higher this week as investors brace for key economic reports. On deck for release is U.S. CPI, PPI, and retail sales data. Fed Chair Jerome Powell also took to Capitol Hill for his semiannual testimony to lawmakers earlier this week. Joining the show today to unpack the macro themes on his radar this busy week ahead, and what it may mean for you, is Fidelity Director of Global Macro, Jurrien Timmer.

Recorded on February 10, 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 healthcare industry stands at a turning point. Aging populations, surging demand, and rising costs are among the key pressures facing global health care. However, these challenges also open the door to opportunities in innovation. What could be the top health care trends of 2025? And how is today’s guest navigating the current market environment? Alex Gold, Portfolio Manager, Fidelity Global Health Care Fund, joins host Pamela Ritchie to share his outlook on the global health care sector in 2025, and the themes he’s watching this year.

Recorded on February 7, 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 tariffs in focus, today's guest looks to history for market clues. She says that, according to history, “the more you see tariffs, the more you see a disinflationary trend." And she reveals three key lessons history can teach us. What are these lessons? And what are the top sectors in her playbook for the current market environment? Joining the show today to discuss her latest sector thesis is Fidelity Director of Quantitative Market Strategy, Denise Chisholm. 

Recorded on February 6, 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.

U.S. President Trump has hit pause on his tariff war with Canada and Mexico - a move that calmed consumers and investors around the world. Despite China announcing new retaliatory tariffs on select American imports, market sentiment remained cautiously optimistic. To what extent does President Trump’s tariff strategy reflect a genuine commitment to border security? And how might a trade war reshape international trade dynamics and geopolitical alliances? Joining today's show is Steve Verheul, Canada’s former Chief Trade Negotiator, for an insightful conversation on trade policy and negotiation, and what incoming tariffs may mean for investors. As Canada’s Chief Trade Negotiator from 2017 to 2021, Steve was responsible for negotiating Canada’s most important trade deals including the new NAFTA, or, USMCA, and the Canada-European Union trade agreement. Most recently, Steve served as a special advisor on trade policy to Canada’s Deputy Minister of Finance.

Recorded on February 5, 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.

To impose tariffs or not… that is the question. This week has been a whirlwind for Canada and the U.S., as it was announced that Trump’s impending tariffs would be paused for 30 days. With Trump in office for just shy of one month, market volatility is surging - and today's guest has the perfect word for the new administration: mercurial. How might investors turn moments of uncertainty into opportunity? Joining the show today to unpack where she’s finding high-quality investment opportunities in today’s market environment, and to provide an update on Fidelity U.S. Dividend Fund is portfolio manager, Ramona Persaud.

Recorded on February 4, 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.