BMO ETFs: Views from the Desk

In this episode, Sohrab Movahedi, Bipan Rai, and your host, Skye Collyer, take a deep dive into Canada’s Big Six banks, from first-quarter earnings results to Trump’s tariffs and all the key themes in between. This episode was recorded on March 10, 2025. ETFs: BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB) BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF (ZWB) BMO Equal Weight US Banks Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZUB) BM...

What are ETF flows telling us? In this episode, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and host, Erika Toth, pour over the latest industry data and provide insights on how to navigate choppy markets. Recorded live on March 6, 2025. ETFs: BMO Money Market Fund ETF Series (ZMMK) BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF (ZST) BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG) BMO Core Plus Bond Fund (ZCPB) BMO Gold Bullion ETF (ZGLD) BMO A...

Trump’s tariffs are coming—the question is: when? In this episode, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and host, Zayla Saunders, discuss key dates and the potential real-world implications of a prolonged trade war. Recorded live on Feb 26, 2025. ETFs: BMO Short Federal Bond Index ETF (ZFS) BMO Government Bond Index ETF (ZGB) BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG) BMO MSCI EAFE Index ETF (ZEA) BMO Gold Bullion E...

What are the sectoral flows into and out of the Global Industry Classification Standards, or GICS, telling us? In this episode, special guest Michael Arone, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and your host, Erika Toth, delve into the leaders and laggards. They also look back at historical trends and ahead for potential opportunities. The episode was recorded live on Feb 19, 2025. ETFs: BMO SPDR Industrials...

Looking to invest overseas with ease? In this episode, special guests Johan Ahlberg, Acushla Vestby, and your host, Erin Allen, explore the fundamentals of Canadian Depositary Receipts (CDRs) and how they give investors greater access to foreign markets. Recorded live on Jan 30, 2025. CDR Directory BMO Smarter Investing Podcast Disclaimers: This podcast is for information purposes. The information...

As the world reacts to Trump’s tariffs, questions mount. In this episode, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, Portfolio Manager Jeremy Yeung, and your host, Michelle Allen, explore what this could mean for supply chains and Tech. Recorded live on Mon, Feb 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM, before Trump and Trudeau confirmed a 30-day moratorium on tariffs. ETFs: BMO Global Equity Fund Active ETF Series (BGEQ) BMO Global...

How are today’s hot-button issues impacting markets? In this episode, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and your host, Erika Toth, share more on their cautiously optimistic outlook. Guided portfolio strategy report Quarterly Fixed Income strategy   ETFs: BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (ZLB) BMO Low Volatility US Equity ETF (ZLU) BMO S&P US Small Cap Index ETF (ZSML) BMO MSCI EAFE Index ETF (ZE...

Trump and tariffs and trade, oh my! In this episode, special guest Chris Krueger, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and your host, Erin Allen, discuss the current state of affairs, Canada’s most likely path forward, and potential impacts to other allies. Erin Allen is Vice President of Online Distribution at BMO Exchange Traded Funds. She is joined on the podcast by Bipan Rai, Head of ETF Strategy, BMO Gl...

Is the coast all clear for another banner year for U.S. assets? In this episode, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and your host, Erika Toth, explore several reasons to consider reorienting exposure.   Why you should be a bit wary of the U.S. market in 2025 ETFs 2025 outlook ETFs : BMO US High Dividend Covered Call ETF (ZWH) BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (ZWU) BMO Covered Call US Banks ETF (ZWK) BMO US E...

The Canadian ETF industry ended 2024 with a bang—shattering several records. In this episode, Portfolio Manager Matt Montemurro, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and your host, Skye Collyer, delve into the trends driving growth and which ETFs dominated flows.  The episode was recorded live on Wed, Jan 8, 2025. ETFs: BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG) BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF (ZST) BMO Money Market F...

Today, we have a special treat for our listeners—an in-depth episode of the Markets Plus podcast by BMO Capital Markets. In this panel discussion, you’ll hear how U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump’s threats to impose a 25% tariff on all Canadian and Mexican products may be a way to bargain with important trade partners but it doesn’t diminish the urgent need for North American markets to prepare f...

In this special episode, Sohrab Movahedi, Bipan Rai, and Skye Collyer take a deep dive into Canada’s Big Six, from recent earnings results and valuations to expectations for 2025.   ETFs: BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB) BMO Canadian Bank Income Index ETF (ZBI) BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG) BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF (ZWB) BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF (USD Units) (ZWB.U)...

After another 50-basis point rate cut, the market is weighing where the Bank of Canada’s rate path goes from here. While the latest inflation print south of the border may complicate that trajectory. BMO Portfolio Manager Matt Montemurro, Head of Fixed Income and Equity Index ETFs, joins Bipan Rai, Managing Director, BMO ETFs Strategist, and your host Erika Toth, Director for BMO ETFs, Eastern Can...

In this episode, special guest, Lu Lin, and your host, Zayla Saunders, take a deep dive into long-short strategies—revealing why they believe this new era of liquid alternatives is game changer for investors. Zayla Saunders is a Senior Associate for Online Distribution at BMO Exchange Traded Funds. She is joined by Lu Lin, Head of Quantitative Investments and Strategic Optimization, at BMO Global...

As markets prepare for Trump 2.0, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and your host, Erika Toth, draw parallels between the 2016 and 2024 economic dynamics, discussing proposed policies, emerging trends, and what to expect going forward. Erika Toth is a Director of Institutional and Advisory for Eastern Canada at BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM). She is joined on the podcast by Bipan Rai, Head of ETF S...

AI, de-carbonization and de-globalization are three of several trends transforming energy infrastructure, heralding a new era of potentially higher growth rates. In this episode, BMO portfolio manager Massimo Bonansinga joins BMO ETFs’ Mark Webster and host Erika Toth to discuss how to access this widening opportunity set. Massimo Bonansinga is Portfolio Manager (Industrials and Utilities), Global...

As we approach the end of the year, many investors are thinking about tax efficiency within their portfolio. Tax loss selling can have a significant impact on investment strategy and tax planning.   In this special episode, your host Erin Allen, Vice President, ETF Online Distribution, BMO ETFs, joins John Waters, Vice President, Director of Tax Consulting Services, BMO Private Wealth, and Andrew...

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th U.S. president. In this special episode, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and yournhost, Erika Toth, recap the results and digest the market’s reaction. They also discuss several vital themes to keep an eye on in the months ahead as the new administration takes office. The episode was recorded live on Thursday, November 7, 2024. ETFs: BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index...

In this episode, special guest Paul Riccardella, and your host, Erika Toth, explore the evolution of factor ETFs and delve into all things Quality investing—from the general risk-return profile to the nuts and bolts of MSCI’s methodology, and how the Quality factor holds up in different market environments. BMO MSCI All Country World High Quality Index ETF (ZGQ) BMO MSCI USA High Quality Index ETF...

In this episode, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and your host, Erika Toth, explore the humming U.S. economy, while Canada’s faces turbulence in the home stretch of 2024. BMO US Dividend ETF (ZDY) BMO S&P US Small Cap Index ETF (ZSML) BMO MSCI USA High Quality Index ETF (ZUQ) BMO Low Volatility US Equity ETF (ZLU) BMO Discount Bond Index ETF (ZDB) BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG) BMO Equal Weight...

Might we see a jumbo rate cut from the Bank of Canada in October? In today’s episode, Portfolio Manager Matt Montemurro, and your host, Mckenzie Box, examine rate cut expectations for the rest of 2024. They also delve into China’s aggressive stimulus measures. The episode was recorded live on Wed, Oct 9, 2024.  ETFs: BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (Ticker: ZAG) BMO Discount Bond Index ETF (Ticker ZD...

What is currency hedging? And why does it matter? In this special episode, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and your host, Zayla Saunders, take a deep dive into currency strategies, answering your most frequently asked questions and providing two simple takeaways to remember. Zayla Saunders is a Senior Associate for Online Distribution at BMO Exchange Traded Funds. She is joined on the podcast by Bipan R...

In its September meeting, the U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in four years. How did markets react to the much-anticipated decision? ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and your host, Erika Toth, delve into the non-standard size move—touching on notable developments and key themes to watch.   Erika Toth is a Director of Institutional and Advisory for Eastern Canada at BMO Global A...

In this special episode, Sohrab Movahedi, Bipan Rai, and Daniel Stanley take a deep dive into the third quarter earnings from Canada’s Big Six, breaking down recent results and examining five key economic variables. They also discuss what a normalized yield curve environment could mean for banks. Daniel Stanley is the Co-Head of Institutional Sales and Service at BMO Global Asset Management. He is...

As a shifting economic backdrop fans recession fears in the U.S., is a soft landing still on the table? In this episode, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and your host, Erika Toth, analyze the market outlook and discuss our Q3 investment strategy reports. Quarterly Fixed Income Strategy    Guided Portfolio Strategy Report  ETFs: BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (Ticker: ZLB) BMO Low Volatility US E...