Trade Ideas
Turn volatility into cash flow with our top 6 picks yielding 6% or more, for investors seeking to reduce volatility relative to broad markets while enhancing the level of yield in their portfolios.
Defence isn’t one-size-fits-all. Low vol, buffer and dividend ETF strategies can reshape risk and return profiles, and help steady clients’ nerves when markets test conviction.
Understanding how ETF liquidity works can help investors and Advisors execute trades more efficiently, avoid common pitfalls and deliver better outcomes for clients. Below, we debunk myths on true liquidity and share best practices — from spreads and execution timing to block trades and price deviations.
Recent Podcasts
Tax season is upon investors, and Bipan is joined by KPMG’s head of family office tax planning, Blaine Cameron, to unpack efficient and sometimes overlooked strategies, cross-border pitfalls, and proactive planning insights that Canadian investors need now. This podcast was recorded on April 13, 2026.
From shifting macro regimes to growing stagflation risks, the investment landscape continues to change. In this episode, special guest Bipan Rai and hosts Zayla Saunders and Hilly Cutler discuss central bank divergence, the evolving role of commodities, and what it all means for portfolio construction and positioning in the year ahead. Zayla Saunders is Vice President of ETF Online Distribution at BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM). She is joined by Hilly Cutler, Director of Portfolio Consulting and Senior Portfolio Consultant at BMO GAM and Bipan Rai, Head of ETF Strategy, Exchange Traded Funds at BMO GAM. This episode was recorded live on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
What’s really moving credit markets in 2026? In this episode, Mark Jarosz joins host Acushla Vestby to cut through the headlines — breaking down where the opportunities lie, what risks to watch, and how credit alternatives fit into today’s portfolios. Acushla Vestby is Head of Structured Solutions and National Accounts at BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM). She is joined by Mark Jarosz, Head of Credit Alternatives at BMO GAM. This episode was recorded live on March 27, 2026.
From energy shocks and bond market tension to the surprising behaviour of gold and global equities, Bipan is joined by Brent Joyce, chief investment strategist for BMO Private Wealth to explore how investors can stay grounded when markets are moving seemingly minute-by-minute. The pair discuss how disciplined portfolio construction beats reactive decisions, carrying investors through the uncertainty. This podcast was recorded on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Strategy & Insights
Actionable research, performance data and ETF education.
Strategy & Insights
Actionable research, performance data and ETF education.