As markets continue to send contradictory signals, ETF and Alternatives Strategist, Bipan Rai and host, Michelle Allen, analyze which parts of the prevailing narrative are fact — and which are fiction. Michelle Allen is a Senior Associate, Online Distribution, at BMO Exchange Traded Funds. She is joined on the podcast by Bipan Rai, Head of ETF Strategy, Exchange Traded Funds at BMO Global Asset Management. The episode was recorded live on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

A surprisingly hardline stance from Beijing on rare earths exports combined with Trump’s renewed threat of steep import tariffs has swiftly thrust global trade tensions back to the forefront for markets. TD Cowen’s Chris Krueger joins Bipan to discuss where the renewed trade war could go from here — amid an ongoing U.S. government shutdown that could go on for weeks or more. This podcast was recorded live on October 14, 2025.

Today, we have a special treat for our listeners — a deep dive episode of the BMO Smarter Investing podcast. Join Kevin Prins and your host, Erin Allen, as they delve into the transformative world of asset allocation ETFs. Discover their growth, benefits, and how they simplify investing for both novice and seasoned investors.

What exactly are long-shorts? And how do they differ from traditional ETFs? In this episode, special guest Lu Lin and your host, Erika Toth, delve into the popular alternative strategy, answering frequently asked questions on benefits, portfolio construction, and more. Erika Toth is Director, Institutional & Advisory, Eastern Canada at BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM). She is joined on the podcast by Lu Lin, Head of Quantitative Investments at BMO GAM. The episode was recorded live on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.