Exchange-traded funds were once thought to be a passing fad in investing; now, 35 years later, the ETF industry is booming. In this special episode, Vice Chair of BMO ETFs Alain Desbiens, and your host, Erika Toth, take a look back at where it all began, the evolution of this Canadian invention — and what’s next. Erika Toth is a Director of Institutional and Advisory for Eastern Canada at BMO Global Asset Management. She is joined on the podcast by Alain Desbiens, Vice Chair at BMO Exchange Traded Funds. The episode was recorded live on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Do we really know AI? In this episode, Portfolio Manager Malcolm White, ETF and Alternatives Strategist Bipan Rai, and your host, Zayla Saunders, take a deep dive into artificial intelligence and the unknown limits to its potential. They also explore key trends, tech earnings, and the knowledge revolution. Zayla Saunders is a Senior Associate of Online Distribution at BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM). She is joined on the podcast by Malcolm White, Portfolio Manager (Technology, Media and Communications), Global Equity, at BMO GAM, and Bipan Rai, Head of ETF Strategy, Exchange Traded Funds at BMO GAM. The episode was recorded live on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Monetizing volatility through structured rate instruments has become a trusted income strategy, including for the BMO Strategic Fixed Income Yield Fund, sometimes called BMO’s ​“structured rates fund.” Portfolio manager Olivia Pei joins Bipan to discuss how the vehicle is constructed, the way it differs from comparable strategies such as covered calls and its use case as a diversified income generator for cash-focused portfolios. This podcast was recorded live on August 12, 2025.

What’s next for U.S.-Canada trade? In this episode, ETF and Alternatives Strategist Bipan Rai, and your host, Erika Toth, break down the current and potential implications of reciprocal tariffs and explore key data points to watch. They also share their outlook for the months ahead and portfolio positioning for U.S. and Canadian assets. Erika Toth is Director, Institutional & Advisory, Eastern Canada at BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM). She is joined on the podcast by Bipan Rai, Head of ETF Strategy, Exchange Traded Funds at BMO GAM. The episode was recorded live on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.