Trade Ideas
The end of the year is a special time. The slowing modulation of the markets gives many an analyst time to unplug, which inevitably leads to reflection about what the next year will bring. And as ideas begin to take shape, convictions start to form and a general sense of where the market is headed is reached.
It is almost always a humbling exercise.
For instance, just consider a subset of the important macro/market events from this year
As Canadian banks report fiscal year-end earnings, investors may consider buying BMO’s Bank ETFs for their upside potential, diversification and steady cash flow.
Canada’s latest budget marks a major pivot toward long-term growth, with C$115B in infrastructure spending alongside substantial allocations for defense and housing. Alongside those investments, the Feds are encouraging private sector participation via regulatory streamlining and tax incentives.
Recent Podcasts
With the US market continuing to draw investor attention, Bipan surveys the current state of play, covering what the latest US data means for Fed policy and positioning, why AI’s productivity gains may benefit a narrow set of market participants rather than the broader economy, and where he sees hedging opportunities in the US dollar moving forward. This podcast was recorded live on February 18, 2026.
With the S&P 500 more concentrated than ever and international markets gaining momentum, how are investors building more resilient portfolios? In this episode, Roxanne Lapenna and Hilly Cutler join host Andrew Vachon to break down the latest ETF launches and what they could mean for income, diversification, and long-term returns. Andrew Vachon is Vice President of Product Marketing at BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM). He is joined on the podcast by Roxane Lapenna, Head of Retail Investment Specialists at BMO GAM and Hilly Cutler, Director, Portfolio Consulting and Senior Portfolio Consultant at BMO GAM. This episode was recorded live on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
What happens when an aging population reshapes an entire nation’s financial future? In this episode, Alain Desbiens joins host Michelle Allen to unpack how Canada’s demographic shift is transforming retirement planning, creating new challenges — and long‑term opportunities — for today’s investors. Michelle Allen is Senior Associate, Online Distribution at BMO Exchange Traded Funds and Alain Desbiens is Vice Chair of BMO Exchange Traded Funds. This episode was recorded live on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Strategy & Insights
Actionable research, performance data and ETF education.
Strategy & Insights
Actionable research, performance data and ETF education.