The Invested

Todd Mattina revisiting the Modern Monetary Theory

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins Todd Mattina, Chief Economist and co-lead of Mackenzie’s Multi-Asset Strategies Team. Together, they revisit the Modern Monetary Theory, comparing pre-pandemic times to what's happening right now from a global standpoint.

 

Learn by Key Topics:

 

(1:02)  What is Modern Monetary Theory (MMT)

(3:51)  Mainstream Economic Community vs. MMT

(6:05)  Policy & Bank Response for MMT

(8:35)  Differences with 'Traditional' MMT responses

(12:13)  Risks with MMT

(25:11)  Why Modern Monetary Theory may not be a Viable Strategy

 

At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

Darren McKiernan on Pandemic Portfolio Positioning & the Current State of the Tech Market

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins Darren McKiernan. He leads Mackenzie’s Global Equity & Income Team and he is also the lead manager of the Mackenzie's Global Dividend Fund.

Together, they explore all the moves Darren has made to re-position portfolios with a bottom-up approach. They also discuss views on technology companies, their valuations, and opportunities within this space.

 

Learn by Key Topics:

(1:00)  History of Portfolio Changes during the Pandemic to Now  

(17:39) Views on Technology from the Pandemic to Post-Pandemic Climate

 

At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

Dustin Reid on the Fed, Bank of Canada and China’s Economic Slowdown

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins Mackenzie's Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Dustin Reid.

Learn about:

(0:57)  Thoughts on last week's Fed meeting and bond markets

(6:50)  Views on Neutral Rate's potential increase

(10:34)  Impact of Quantitative Tightening 

(16:51)  Fed vs. Bank of Canada

(23:52)  COVID-19 & China's economic slowdown

(30:12)  How these affect Portfolio Management for the Fixed Income Team

At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

Will Aldridge on investing in Canadian equity and resources

In this episode, host Matt Schnurr joins Mackenzie's William Aldridge, VP North American Equities.

Learn about:

(0:57)  Initial thoughts on Canada

(2:55)  How he approaches investing and managing portfolios

(5:17)  Macro view of investing in Canada

(8:01)  How the team allocates to small vs. mid vs. large caps

(10:54)  How the team incorporates resources in portfolios

(16:40)  Outlook for energy with green transition and climate change

(19:30)  Pockets of opportunities in Canadian caps and sectors

At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

Lesley Marks on effects of pandemic driven demand, COVID-19 in China, and recession fears

In this episode, host Matt Schnurr joins Mackenzie's Lesley Marks, Chief Investment Officer of Equities. She oversees the day-to-day management of Mackenzie funds across the firm’s 12 equity boutiques with more than $65 Billion of Mackenzie’s assets under management. 

  

Learn about: 

(1:05)  Looking at pandemic-driven demand through Netflix

(6:47)  COVID-19 in China

(11:57)  China’s next election, its effect on stimulus and GDP growth 

(14:08)  The likelihood of a super-cycle of commodities

(19:53)  Recession fears and where the economy is headed 

  

At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com 

Ome Saidi on discovering High Value Investment Opportunities

In this episode, host Matt Schnurr joins Mackenzie's Ome Saidi, VP Investments. He leads the International Investment Selection for the Global Equity & Income Team at Mackenzie Investments. He is also the Lead Portfolio Manager on the Mackenzie International Dividend Fund.

 

Learn about:

(1:05) Ome's upbringing in Ivory Coast

(6:09) His entrepreneurship journey that started with a pay cut

(10:25) His theory in discovering high value investments

(16:44) What he looks for in management

(20:54) How he looks at risk in portfolios

(26:33) Which areas does he discover the best opportunities

 

Ome's book recommendations: The Outsiders 

 

At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

 

Dustin Reid on the recent interest rate hikes

In this episode, host Matt Schnurr joins Mackenzie's Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Dustin Reid to debrief the Bank of Canada's recent interest rate hikes. The two also discuss the ECB, the federal reserve, and what impacts these will have on the team's portfolios.

Konstantin Boehmer on sustainable debt and the current market environment

In this episode, Matt Schnurr joins Konstantin Boehmer, SVP, Portfolio Manager, and Co-lead of the Mackenzie Fixed Income Team, to discuss sustainable debt and the current market environment. They explore what sustainable debt is and what are its characteristics. Konstantin also outlines the three possible paths that the market may take, which is most probable, and what to do with your portfolio.

Benoit Gervais on energy and achieving climate change goals

In this episode, Matt Schnurr joins Benoit Gervais, Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Head of the Resources Team at Mackenzie Investments, to explore energy security in light of the Russia/Ukraine conflict, onshoring, and infrastructure. They also discuss how we can achieve our climate change goals.  

Dustin Reid on the central banks’ reactions to Russia’s Invasion of the Ukraine

In this episode, host Matt Schnurr joins Mackenzie's Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Dustin Reid to discuss the Fed, ECB and BOC's reactions to Russia's invasion of the Ukraine. Dustin also comments on inflation, commodity prices and how his team is positioning their portfolios.