Podcasts about international equities

In this podcast episode, Freddie Fuller from the European and International Equities team, discusses the impact of recent geopolitical events and longer term trends on all things energy related with Rob West. He is the founder and CEO of Thunder Said Energy, a leading energy research consultancy. One of the foremost thinkers in his field, Rob has unique and informative insights on the momentous events affecting the energy transition. His company publishes research based on objective economic modelling, patents and technical papers, and advises some of the world's leading decision-makers across the energy, investment, and private equity industries.

Founders don't start firms because it's easy; they do it because they believe there's a better way.That was true for today's guest, Ben Beneche, who left the comfort of a $200B+ global firm to launch his own boutique: Tourbillon Investment Management.In this Episode, he sits down with Stacy to discuss:His backstory: How his nomadic childhood shaped the independence and resilience he leans on as a founder todayThe rebel spirit (from class clown to contrarian) that gave him the guts to walk away from a top role and bet on himselfWhat durability means in investing—and why it's the heartbeat of Tourbillion's strategyHow he built a fund powered by relationships, not just resumesThe real difference between investing and entrepreneurship (and what most founders miss)What to know before launching your boutique About Ben Beneche: Prior to founding Tourbillon, Ben was senior portfolio manager and co-lead of international equities at Pictet Asset Management. For 10 years, he managed all-cap international equity portfolios where he was primarily responsible for investments in Japanese and Asia-Pacific listed businesses. He began his career in 2008 as an analyst focused on US equities and the energy sector. ​Ben has a degree in Economics and Economic History from York University (first class honors) and is a CFA charter holder. He bought his first stock when he was 16 and hasn't looked back. - - -Make The Boutique Investment Collective part of your Billion Dollar Backstory. Gain access to invaluable resources, expert coaches, and a supportive community of other boutique founders, fund managers, and investment pros. Join Havener Capital's exclusive membership

This CEO Runs A $5.5B Money Management Firm By Putting The Client First & Having Great Ethics… Guest:Ed Cofrancesco, Chief Executive Officer of International Assets AdvisorWith $5.5B AUMWebsite: https://www.iaac.com/Bio:For the two years before joining International Assets, Ed was engaged in various entrepreneurial and consulting activities. During this time, he was a Director for both Pluris Partners, LLC and Telluride Partners, LLC. Both firms were engaged in providing consulting services to private and public micro-cap companies.Before that, Ed was a Director, Executive Vice President and COO of International Assets Holding Corp., a NASDAQ listed financial holding company. While there he rebuilt the Equity Trading Department and developed and implemented all equity trading and sales strategies. During his tenure, he increased trading revenues 1500%. Having started there during a period of continuing losses, he led the firm back to profitability and was successful in bringing in new investors that increased the firm's capital by over 50%. Working with his new management partners, he built operations to support new business lines including Fixed Income, Asset Management, Precious Metals, and Foreign Exchange divisions.Previously, he served as a Vice President of International Institutional Sales at Lehman Brothers, Inc. For 7 years he was a Vice President with Raymond James and Associates, Inc. where he started the International Trading and Operations Departments. He was responsible for overseeing all International Equity, OTC ADR, and Foreign Exchange trading with over 50,000 retail and institutional trades per annum across more than 25 markets with gross commissions over $20 million.Mr. Cofrancesco has also held positions with Discount Corporation of New York, Security Pacific National Bank, Bradford Trust Company, United States Trust Company of New York and Shearson American Express. He holds Series 7, 8, 24, 55 and 63. licenses.

VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the T. Rowe Price International Equity ETF (TOUS) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” 

International equities are leading the charge. Even with the ongoing war in Ukraine, tariff concerns, and uncertain global growth, today's guest says this is a reminder that markets don't always behave the way we expect. So if you're only focused on the US market, remember - you're missing out on 70 per cent of the world. Might this be the catalyst for change? Joining the show today to discuss what's unfolding in Europe, Japan, and beyond, is Jed Weiss, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity International Growth Fund. Recorded on March 28, 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.

Chris Wallis, CEO and CIO of Vaughan Nelson, touches on the US market correction and the noise around tariffs, the staying power of non-US equities, and changing economic themes globally.

In a new episode of the Conversations with Commerce Trust podcast, Chief Investment Officer and host David Hagee is joined by Matt Schmitt, Director of Equity Strategy to compare the historical performance of U.S. versus international equities and discuss economic factors that impact the performance of international equities.Economic factors influencing international equity returns include:Differences in economic growth and market segments abroad relative to the U.S.Variations in the interest rate environment across different countriesCurrency fluctuations relative to investment performanceTariffs and their impact on international economiesFind all of our Podcasts at: https://www.commercetrustcompany.com/research-and-insights/podcasts

“Valuations and earnings matter” in this “Goldilocks scenario,” says Lara Castleton. “There's two things that have worked this year…international equities, and healthcare.” She notes that these have been under-appreciated for a while, and thinks investors should stock-pick within these sectors. However, she says picking within biotech is “extremely difficult.”======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Jay Pelosky is paying more attention to the “market reaction to the news” than the news itself. “We're in the early stages of a move out of U.S. equities,” facilitated by dollar weakness, into international equities, he argues. He thinks DeepSeek “shot a hole in the heart of U.S. exceptionalism,” and Trump's policies have “called into question” U.S. economic growth.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Engaging Alternative Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Tucker Scott, Founding Partner, Bergen Park Capital Management, which manages a small and mid-cap international equities fund. Tucker who spent over 20 years at Franklin Templeton,  shares his outlook for investing in small and mid-cap international equities, including the greatest opportunities, challenges and more.

Today we're joined by Jed Weiss, Portfolio Manager, to discuss the potential of international equities, explore the impact of AI on global businesses, and investment opportunities in emerging markets. Jed manages Fidelity International Growth Fund, and today with host Pamela Ritchie, he dives into global growth prospects, focusing on valuation-driven investing and the long-term potential of undervalued global franchises in Europe and Japan. He also highlights how AI is driving cost efficiencies and innovation, noting its global footprint across industries and supply chains. Finally, he sheds light on key regions such as the UK, India, and China, addressing both the challenges and opportunities presented by geopolitical and macroeconomic trends. Recorded on December 18, 2024. 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.

Paul Black and Mike Trigg are portfolio managers and co-CEOs at WCM Investment Management.  They join the podcast to discuss WCM's unique path to becoming a leading global equity manager, highlighting WCM's unconventional approach for identifying investment opportunities, including why a company's culture matters and the important of economic moat trajectory.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Website: First Trust PortfoliosConnect with us on LinkedIn: First Trust LinkedInFollow us on X: First Trust on XSubscribe to the First Trust YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the ROI Podcast YouTube Channel

In this episode of the Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, Pat and Konch cover notable job changes, including Bradley Knapp being named CEO of Clearstead Advisors, Jason Handrinos joining Mesirow as Global Head of Fixed Income Sales, and Jinny Lee moving from the University of Chicago to the National Geographic Foundation. RIA/FA M&A highlights feature Hightower's strategic investment in Dechtman Wealth Management, Raymond James recruiting advisors Scott Burnett and Peter Kelson from Zions Direct with over $5B in assets, and Summit Financial acquiring Midway Wealth Partners, expanding its footprint in Chicago. Institutional coverage includes a $30M international equities search by the Oakland Police & Fire Retirement System, a strategic asset allocation update from the Wisconsin Investment Board, and San Jose Police and Fire's approval of a $354M commitment pacing plan for private markets. Recent commitments spotlight Virginia Retirement System allocating $150M to Pretium Homebuilder Finance Fund, San Jose Police and Fire Retirement investing $42.5M into the TA Realty Core Property Fund, and South Carolina Retirement System committing $50M to the D.E. Shaw Diopter Fund II. Fundraising updates include PIMCO raising $502M for its EMD Alpha Fund, Walker & Dunlop launching a $500M debt fund with $201M raised so far, and Frontenac aiming to raise $700M for its 13th buyout fund. Stay tuned for the latest insights on institutional and wealth management updates.     

On today's episode, we're joined by portfolio manager Patrice Quirion as he discusses key themes including reshoring manufacturing, U.S. market dominance, and the evolving global trade landscape. Patrice shares his strategic focus on U.S. equities, highlighting their premium valuations. He also discusses contrarian opportunities in under-appreciated markets such as China's consumer economy and selective European sectors. Recorded on November 28, 2024.   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.

In this episode, Peter Lampert, lead portfolio manager of the International Equity Strategy, provides insights on the team's investment process, the state of the portfolio, and the main drivers that are currently having an outsized impact on performance, namely, semiconductors, obesity medicines, and defense companies. He details his team's rigorous approach to evaluating management teams from both a quantitative and qualitative standpoint, providing an in-depth example of Hitachi. The conversation concludes with a brief discussion of the current macro environment. Key Takeaways: As enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence continues to grow, semiconductor companies have strong competitive advantages and dominant market share in their niche industries. According to the team's DCF model, the long-term growth rates of companies like TSCM have increased, so they have trimmed back some positions to manage risks. With Novo Nordisk leading the way, the growing market for obesity drugs is expected to become the largest therapeutic drug class as more and more companies look to enter the space. Amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts, there is a strong long-term investment case for select European defense companies, as European governments increase defense spending to protect Western values. Regarding areas of opportunity, Peter highlighted the theme of improved corporate governance in Japan as companies in the country aim to meet global standards. When evaluating a company's management team from a qualitative perspective, there are four defining elements: Strategy, operational excellence, capital allocation, and trustworthiness. Host: Rob Campbell, CFA, Mawer Institutional Portfolio Manager Guest: Peter Lampert, CFA, Mawer Portfolio Manager This episode is available for download anywhere you get your podcasts. Founded in 1974, Mawer Investment Management Ltd. (pronounced "more") is a privately owned independent investment firm managing assets for institutional and individual investors. Mawer employs over 250 people in Canada, U.S., and Singapore.  Visit Mawer at https://www.mawer.com. Follow us on social:  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mawer-investment-management/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mawerinvestmentmanagement/

VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF (GSIE) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” 

My guest today is Modest Proposal, joining me for our third conversation and the first in a few years. Modest is anonymous online, but one of the more thoughtful investors I know, overseeing a large pool of capital in public and private markets. He offers insight into many different corners of today's landscape, covering AI's frontier models versus open-source models, overcapacity issues in transportation in our post-COVID world, the potential economic impact of GLP-1 drugs, and more. Please enjoy my conversation with Modest Proposal. Listen to Founders Podcast For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Tegus, where we're changing the game in investment research. Step away from outdated, inefficient methods and into the future with our platform, proudly hosting over 100,000 transcripts – with over 25,000 transcripts added just this year alone. Our platform grows eight times faster and adds twice as much monthly content as our competitors, putting us at the forefront of the industry. Plus, with 75% of private market transcripts available exclusively on Tegus, we offer insights you simply can't find elsewhere. See the difference a vast, quality-driven transcript library makes. Unlock your free trial at tegus.com/patrick. ----- Invest Like the Best is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Invest Like the Best, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Past guests include Tobi Lutke, Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger, John Collison, Kat Cole, Marc Andreessen, Matthew Ball, Bill Gurley, Anu Hariharan, Ben Thompson, and many more. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @patrick_oshag | @JoinColossus Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best (00:04:00) Comparison to Mid-2000s Commodity Markets (00:07:18) The Role of AI and Power Consumption (00:09:29) NVIDIA and the Future of AI Investment (00:13:10) Commercialization of AI and Market Dynamics (00:23:14) Public vs. Private Market Performance (00:28:03) Post-COVID Capital Cycles (00:30:32) Capital Expenditures and Post-COVID Market Distortions (00:31:47) Amazon's Capacity Expansion and Market Inflections (00:33:45) Challenges in Displacing Market Leaders (00:37:50) Behavioral Barriers in GLP-1 Adherence (00:39:58) Public vs. Private Market Allocations (00:45:08) International Equities and Japanese Market Potential (00:47:35) Market Structure and Trading Dynamics (00:53:22) AI Models and Future Market Implications

Avantis Chief Investment Strategist Phil McInnis discusses the firm's impressive growth and then dives into active ETFs covering small cap value and international equities.  VettaFi's Todd Rosenbluth offers insight into the latest advisor polling data from their recently held Alternatives...

Memorial University wants to position itself as a global leader when it comes to designing and implementing equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism programs and policies. With details about the first EDI-AR International Conference, we speak with a professor at the School of Social Work who's also Memorial's inaugural vice-provost Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. (Jamie Fitzpatrick with Delores Mullings)

Director, Product Specialist Scott Thompson, CFA, and Director of Investments Luiz Sauerbronn explore the geographic positioning of the Brandes International Equity Fund and the Brandes International ETF, as well as recent additions to the portfolios.

Portfolio Manager Peter Lampert breaks down the decision to re-open the strategy to new institutional investors and the key inputs that determine the strategy's capacity. In addition, “a tale of two acquisitions”: one head scratching, the other improving the investment thesis of the holding. Key Points From This Episode: Breaking down the decision to re-open the strategy to new institutional investors How the team determines the strategy's capacity A puzzling acquisition by KDDI and a potential value creating acquisition by Novo Nordisk Evaluating the implications of rising interest rates on real estate investments The balance needed to sift through the hype around AI while still being open to opportunities Host: Rob Campbell, CFA, Institutional Portfolio Manager Guest: Peter Lampert, CFA, Mawer Portfolio Manager For more details and full transcript visit: [episode link] This episode is available for download anywhere you get your podcasts. -- Founded in 1974, Mawer is a privately owned independent investment firm managing assets for institutional and individual investors. Mawer employs over 250 people in Canada, U.S., and Singapore. Visit Mawer at https://www.mawer.com. Follow us on social: Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/mawer_invest LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mawer-investment-management/

Today on the show, we welcome Patrice Quirion, Portfolio Manager of the Fidelity Global Concentrated Equity Fund. He opens up about where he is finding global investing opportunities so far in the new year. Patrice explains how this year's market expectations are considerably higher than last year's, with the risk perception dropping due to the greater certainty of upcoming interest rates. Many opportunities lie within undervalued areas, some dispersion within the market is observed once again, and while there may be a clearer direction forming for it, the journey to that point may not be entirely smooth. Rate cuts are also currently expected by year-end, although their full extent and timing are still uncertain and expectations should remain reasonable. Patrice discusses how numerous Asian markets, particularly China, are showing signs of eventual improvement in corporate governance. There are opportunities to search for undervalued assets, and the market's disappointment with the lack of aggressive stimulus measures is factored into valuations. There are challenges surrounding the real estate sector and weak consumer confidence in the Chinese economy, but market stabilization and increased confidence and spending capacity create potential for a rebound. Recorded on January 18, 2024. 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 the third year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked the #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2022 Environics' Advisor Digital Experience Study.

In this episode of our In The Black Segment, Louis is joined by Anthony Doyle, Head of Investment Strategy at Firetrail Investments. Anthony provides some invaluable insights into the current macro environment with a more bullish tone than the market, identifies some opportunities being made available in light of elevated index concentration and pops the hood on Firetrail's investment process.   Should you have any questions on the content within this episode, please reach out using the detail below.   Connect with Louis on LinkedIn Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn   Review Firetrails listed investment vehicle S3GO here Find out more about Firetrail here   Reach out to us at: Makingcentsofitall@vincents.com.au or on LinkedIn with any questions, feedback or topic requests. The information contained in this podcast should not be interpreted as advice. It is general in nature and does not take into account your individual financial situation or needs and should not be relied upon. Before making any investment, insurance, tax, property or financial decision we recommend you consult with a licensed professionaladviser to consider your unique circumstances.

Rising oil prices have animated market participant's fears of reinvigorated inflation pressures, increasing the chances that the Federal Reserve will impose more interest rate hikes. Join Casey Dylan, CIMA®, Investment Communications Strategist (Consultant), and Tom Romano our Head of Strategic Relationships & Product Development, for a detailed recap of some notable market events from Q3 of this year. If you have any questions or would like more information, reach out to us at https://symmetrypartners.com/contact-us/ You can also find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. As always, we remain invested in your goals. Symmetry Partners, LLC, is an investment advisory firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration of an investment adviser does not imply any specific level of skill or training and does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission. No one should assume that future performance of any specific investment, investment strategy, product or non-investment related content made reference to directly or indirectly in this material will be profitable. As with any investment strategy, there is the possibility of profitability as well as loss. Due to various factors, including changing market conditions and/or applicable laws, the content may not be reflective of current opinions or positions.   Please note the material is provided for educational and background use only. Moreover, you should not assume that any discussion or information contained in this material serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice. 

Markets were off to one of the best start in decades during the first half of 2023—then came the third quarter. The Federal Reserve resumed increasing rates, bringing them to a 22-year high at the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting at the end of July. This led to ongoing elevated interest rates through August, pushing bond yields higher and challenging lofty equity valuations. In this episode, Casey Dylan, CIMA®, Investment Communications Strategist (Consultant), and Tom Romano our Head of Strategic Relationships & Product Development, will provide timely insights, and analysis, on market activity from around the world this financial quarter. We will also discuss what this could mean for long-term term investors. If you have any questions or would like more information, reach out to us at https://symmetrypartners.com/contact-us/ You can also find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. As always, we remain invested in your goals. Symmetry Partners, LLC, is an investment advisory firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration of an investment adviser does not imply any specific level of skill or training and does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission. No one should assume that future performance of any specific investment, investment strategy, product or non-investment related content made reference to directly or indirectly in this material will be profitable. As with any investment strategy, there is the possibility of profitability as well as loss. Due to various factors, including changing market conditions and/or applicable laws, the content may not be reflective of current opinions or positions.   Please note the material is provided for educational and background use only. Moreover, you should not assume that any discussion or information contained in this material serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice. 

Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to ⁠⁠⁠https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ Join Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon as they touch on the current state of the markets, economic indicators such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI), employment numbers, and potential impacts of various factors like inflation and strikes on the market. They also delve into shifts in education, technology, lithium mining, and the global influence of China's economic slowdown. In this episode Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon discuss: 1. International Equities and their Position in the Market 2. Navigating the Race at the Top: A Financial Insight 3. Inflation Reduction Act: A Misleading Name? 4. Unlocking America's Lithium Potential: A Game-Changing Discovery 5. Apple Embraces Universality: Transitioning to USB-C Chargers Follow us here to see short videos of all our best investing tips: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@todaysmarketexplained   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TodaysMarketExplained YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@todaysmarketexplained  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysMarketExplained Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastTME Website: https://todaysmarketexplained.com/  DISCLAIMER: This podcast is provided by FourStar Wealth Advisors for the general public and general information purposes only. This content is not considered to be an offer to buy or sell any securities or investments. Investing involves the risk of loss and an investor should be prepared to bear potential losses. Investment should only be made after thorough review with your investment advisor considering all factors including personal goals, needs and risk tolerance. FourStar is an SEC registered investment advisor that maintains a principal business in the state of Illinois. The firm may only transact business in states in which it has filed or qualifies for a corresponding exemption from such requirements. For information about FourStar's registration status and business operations please consult the firm's form ADV disclosure documents, the most recent versions of which are available on the SEC investment advisory public disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov

Despite a somewhat lackluster April and May, equities markets ended one of the better first halves of a year in quite some time by the end of June. The Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow were up 32.32%, 16.89%, and 4.94% for the year, respectively. It was the Nasdaq's best first half of a year since 1983, primarily due to growth in tech stocks driven by the surge in artificial intelligence. In this first of two parts, we discuss quarterly returns for Q2 2023. Casey Dylan, CIMA®, Consultant, and Tom Romano, Head of Strategic Relationships and Product Development, will provide timely insights and analysis on what happened in markets and economies around the world in the second quarter and what this means for long-term term investors. Click here to watch the full Quarter-in-Perspective on YouTube. If you have any questions or would like more information, reach out to us at https://symmetrypartners.com/contact-us/ You can also find us on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn. As always, we remain invested in your goals. Symmetry Partners, LLC, is an investment advisory firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration of an investment adviser does not imply any specific level of skill or training and does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission. No one should assume that future performance of any specific investment, investment strategy, product or non-investment related content made reference to directly or indirectly in this material will be profitable. As with any investment strategy, there is the possibility of profitability as well as loss. Due to various factors, including changing market conditions and/or applicable laws, the content may not be reflective of current opinions or positions.   Please note the material is provided for educational and background use only. Moreover, you should not assume that any discussion or information contained in this material serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice. 

On the 22nd episode of The Finimize Podcast, Eddie chats with Laura Bottega, COO and Head of Client Experience, International Equity at Morgan Stanley Investment Management.They discuss what an economic moat actually is, the characteristics of a resilient company, how resilient companies adapt to different environments, how companies' capital allocation decisions impact the resilience of earnings, which sectors are more resilient than others and much more.Enjoy the episode.Partner with us: https://business.finimize.com/Subscribe To Finimize Newsletter: https://finimize.com/

Top highlights from the team's recent research trips and a few business models we're excited about.   Highlights: Insights from visiting Norway, the Netherlands, Kazakhstan, India and some holdings—Equinor, AutoStore™, Ahold Delhaize, Adyen, Genmab, Kaspi, Weir, HDFC Bank Why we've been reducing our weight in China and our current thinking around regional exposures The unique competitive advantages of Compass Group and Chugai Current and future implications of AI for the portfolio and different business models—NVIDIA, TSMC, ASML, Samsung, RELX, Wolters Kluwer, Teleperformance

Managing Director Oliver Murray and Director in Investments Jeffrey Germain, CFA discuss where Brandes is finding value and the impact of recent banking sector news on potential opportunities. 

Recent trends have shown international equities performing as well, if not better, than their U.S. counterparts. David Lebovitz, Global Market Strategist, Anjali Balani, Investment Specialist, International Equity Group and Tim Morris, Investment Specialist, Emerging Market and Asia Pacific Equities Group, discuss pressures on the U.S. dollar, the impact of China's re-opening and what investors need to know about investing overseas.

In this episode, Chris speaks with Vivek Gandhi, the Portfolio Manager of Putnam International Equity Fund. Based in London, he is responsible for conducting fundamental analysis and valuation of mid-sized and large companies in non- U.S. markets, including Europe, China, and Japan.During the conversation, they touch on many topics, including: Today's international equity landscapeThe opportunities that exist internationallyThe importance of international exposure in portfoliosHow to analyze international stocksStakeholder vs shareholder viewWhy active management is crucial when investing internationallyClick for full disclosureThis material is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a recommendation of any specific investment product, strategy, or decision, and is not intended to suggest taking or refraining from any course of action. It is not intended to address the needs, circumstances, and objectives of any specific investor. This information is not meant as tax or legal advice. Investors should consult a professional advisor before making investment and financial decisions and for more information on tax rules and other laws, which are complex and subject to change. Consider these risks before investing: International investing involves currency, economic, and political risks. Emerging market securities carry illiquidity and volatility risks. Investments focused in a single region may be affected by common economic forces and other factors. In addition, events in any one country within the region may impact the other countries or the region as a whole. Because the fund currently, and may in the future, invest significantly in European companies, the fund is particularly susceptible to economic, political, regulatory, or other events or conditions affecting issuers in Europe. European financial markets have in recent years experienced increased volatility due to concerns with some countries' high levels of sovereign debt, budget deficits, and unemployment. Investments in small and/or midsize companies increase the risk of greater price fluctuations. Growth stocks may be more susceptible to earnings disappointments, and value stocks may fail to rebound. The value of investments in the fund's portfolio may fall or fail to rise over extended periods of time for a variety of reasons, including general economic, political, or financial market conditions; investor sentiment and market perceptions; government actions; geopolitical events or changes; and factors related to a specific issuer, geography, industry, or sector.These and other factors may lead to increased volatility and reduced liquidity in the fund's portfolio holdings. Risks associated with derivatives include increased investment exposure (which may be considered leverage) and, in the case of over-the-counter instruments, the potential inability to terminate or sell derivatives positions and the potential failure of the other party to the instrument to meet its obligations. Our investment techniques, analyses, and judgments may not produce the outcome we intend. The investments we select for the fund may not perform as well as other securities that we do not select for the fund. We, or the fund's other service providers, may experience disruptions or operating errors that could have a negative effect on the fund. You can lose money by investing in the fund. Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of a fund before investing. For a prospectus, or a summary prospectus if available, containing this and other information for any Putnam fund or product, call your financial representative or call Putnam at 1- 800-225-1581. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

In this week's episode, Dave and Ian discuss the important horizontal price levels of the S&P 500, Small Caps, Bonds, and Bitcoin in relation to their past ranges. In addition, they discuss commodities, rates, and the US Dollar along with International Equities.

VettaFi's Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed fixed income and international equity on this bonus “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”

Today we're joined by portfolio manager Jed Weiss who shares his thoughts on international markets and what opportunities he's finding in today's current market environment. Jed manages Fidelity International Growth Fund, which launched roughly 15 years ago with a Canadian version launching shortly afterwards. The fund targets companies with multiyear structural growth prospects, high barriers to entry and attractive valuations, based on earnings forecasts. The fund is a concentrated one with only 75 companies and Jed notes he is looking for companies that can maintain or even raise their price despite extremely adverse economic environments. Jed also touches upon where he sees growth opportunities including Japan and Africa. Recorded on February 16, 2023. 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 the second year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked the #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2022 Environics' Advisor Digital Experience Study.

This week, David and Ian discuss the recent strength from international equities and the resultant changes on our macro asset class rankings.

Peg McGetrick is currently a non-executive Director and former interim CEO for Boston asset manager Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co (GMO). She is a member of the Board of Trustees of Save the Children International, and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee; and Save the Children U.S., where she is the Chair of the Finance Committee. She was a founding partner of Liberty Square Asset Management, a majority woman-owned hedge fund with over $5 billion AUM (1998-2015) and before that a Partner of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co where she led the International Equity division (1985-1996). Ms. McGetrick began her investment career in non-US equities as an analyst for The Commonfund for International Investments. She has also served on the Investment Committee for Partners Healthcare System (2010-2019). She was previously on the Board and Investment committees of several educational institutions including Providence College, The Wheeler School, Friends Academy and Our Sister School. Ms. McGetrick graduated from Providence College with a BS in Psychology and Business Management, and holds a MS in Finance from Fairfield University. Ms. McGetrick resides in New York City and South Dartmouth, MA. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toby-usnik/support

International equities face tougher headwinds than domestic, says Eric Sterner. He discusses ways to stay defensive in a portfolio. He talks about how the bear market still has plenty of life to it. He then goes over how to utilize fixed income in a portfolio. He also mentions how the Fed will react to last week's inflation data. Tune in to find out more about the stock market today.

VettaFi's vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International Equity Fund (DDWM) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.

Lauren and Julia are joined by special guest Carlos Garcia-Tunon, Senior Managing Director and Head of Fundamental Equity at MacKay Shields. Though many U.S. investors are prone to “home court bias”, they discuss the role and potential benefits of international equity exposure. 

Speakers: Stephen Hoedt, CMT, Managing Director, Equity & Fixed Income Research, KeyBank Investment Center Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment Strategy, KeyBank Investment Center Donald Saverno, MBA, Senior Lead Research Analyst, KeyBank Investment Center Justin Tantalo, Senior Lead Research Analyst – Equities, KeyBank Investment Center 01:21 – Review of key economic data 01:45 – US equity markets outlook 05:48 – Current state of the private equity markets 13:33 – The implications of the weakening dollar on international equities Additional Resources: Key Questions: Is There an Opportunity in Small Caps?

The impacts of inflation, interest rates, and sharp currency movements on the portfolio, and the importance of leaning in to process and keeping a long-term perspective.

 Michael Darda, MKM Holdings Chief Economist & Market Strategist, says it is wrong to assume that inflation problems would go away with with lower crude prices. David Herro, Harris Associates Chief Investment Officer for International Equities & Portfolio Manager, says Credit Suisse should be given a chance to turn things around. Jonathan Golub, Credit Suisse Securities Chief US Equity Strategist, says the level of concern in the market is much higher than the underlying backdrop. Ellen Wald, Atlantic Council Senior Fellow, says we've got a recipe for oil prices to keep rising.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Natori is the President of The Natori Company, a designer fashion brand with collections ranging from ready-to-wear, lingerie, and sleepwear, to home textiles, fine jewelry, accessories, bath, and fine jewelry. Patrick and Ken discuss career decisions, transitions, and working in a family business. Learn from Ken's experience in launching The Natori Company's e-commerce and licensing business; overseeing finance, public relations, and marketing departments; and leading the business through the COVID pandemic. Prior to Natori, Ken worked as both a TV and Radio Reporter for Bloomberg and in International Equities at Lehman Brothers. Ken holds an MBA from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business and a B.A. from Amherst College.

Portfolio Manager David Souccar highlights rising energy prices, supply chain disruptions, inflation and companies exposed to Russia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gary Gusienov, CEO of RealDefense (a cyber[1]security company) and also Managing Director of International Equity Partners, a private equity firm focused on emerging technologies in cyber security, big data analytics and marketing automation joins Enterprise Radio. The post International Equity Partners, a private equity firm focused on emerging technologies in cyber security appeared first on Enterprise Podcast Network - EPN.

As volatility spikes amid geopolitical tensions, Kevin Nicholson expects U.S. equities will be range-bound with pressure to the downside in the near term. Between monetary policy and geopolitical uncertainty, Nicholson says markets are reaching a tipping point and adds that uncertainty may warrant short-term risk management measures by holding more cash in portfolios. Nicholson says his portfolio is tilted towards domestic equities while underweighting international equities.

Ep 047: In today's day and age, we're having more and more conversations with our financial planning and advisory clients that they want their values to be incorporated in all aspects of their lives. There are hot button items that they want to be impacting wherever possible. Maybe its climate. Maybe its social inequality. Maybe its disclosure of a company's business practices or countless others. 2020 was a solid reminder of these issues to many of us as COVID impacted the world significantly and there were urgent calls to address racial injustice after the murder of George Floyd. According to the Report on US Sustainable and Impact Investing Trends 2020, which tracked data as of year-end 2019, found that investors are considering "ESG" factors across $17 trillion of professionally managed assets, a 42 percent increase since 2018. So what is "ESG" and how can someone tie their values to their investments?  That's the premise of today's show! Today's guest is the Head of Fundamental Equity Client Portfolio Management team for Emerging Markets and International Equities in the Americas, and an Emerging Markets specialist at Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM). She leads the building of the Emerging Markets and International Equities franchise, drives business expansion, designs new portfolios, and communicates Fundamental Equity strategies to clients in the Americas. In her role as an Emerging Markets specialist, she is focused on helping clients gain appropriate access to emerging markets, as well as assisting with their strategic asset allocation decision making process. She has 13 years of industry experience, joining Goldman Sachs in 2008. She graduated from Lehigh University magna cum laude with a B.S. in Finance in 2008. She  was awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2012. Please welcome Katherine Bordlemay to the Retirement Success in Maine Podcast!   *Goldman Sachs Disclosure* - https://f.hubspotusercontent20.net/hubfs/2506374/Goldman%20ESG%20Podcast%20Disclosures.pdf   Chapters: Welcome, Katherine! [3:40] What is Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) and ESG? [9:55] Why would someone want to invest their long-term savings in one of these vehicles (SRI/ESG)? [15:36] How do asset managers evaluate ESG? [23:38] As an investor, how can we know that an ESG's strategy is really aligning with my values? [31:27] How are asset managers themselves doing on ESG characteristics, including diversity and inclusion? [44:25] What is Katherine's definition of Retirement Success? [50:21] Abby, Ben, and Curtis wrap-up the episode. [51:38]

International equities are perking up as the world reopens. But stark differences in regional performance mean you need to know what you own. Angel Lupercio, Portfolio Co-Manager on the Scout International team, joins Matt Orton, CFA, Director and Portfolio Specialist at Carillon Tower Advisers, to focus on areas of investor opportunity in emerging markets.