Capital Ideas podcast

In a highly competitive industry, Chef Daniel Boulud has built an enduring brand defined by excellence over decades. From early days in the kitchen to leading a global restaurant group, he shares what it takes to scale with intention, balance tradition with innovation, and develop teams that sustain excellence over time.   Also in this episode: AI's impact on the restaurant industry - including a...

Market volatility is coming from multiple directions — the Iran war, the AI boom, rising inflation, weakening consumer demand. In this episode, Capital Group portfolio manager Paul Benjamin shares his thoughts on maintaining a balanced portfolio at a time when the world seems so unbalanced. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, prac...

What does it take to stay ahead in a world of constant disruption? For Harold La, an equity portfolio manager, it's not about predicting the future, it's about putting yourself in a position to see change early, build conviction and stay with it over time.   After nearly three decades investing across global emerging markets in Asia, including India and China, Harold shares an active approach buil...

The U.S. economy looks resilient based on top-line growth, yet the housing market remains stuck in neutral. Portfolio manager Taylor Hinshaw discusses the disconnect and what it will take for the crucial housing sector, and its broader economic impact, to turn around.   #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas...

For Hock Tan, Broadcom's CEO, obsessive focus is the foundation of how the company operates, from capital allocation and acquisitions to leadership accountability at scale. This conversation breaks down that discipline in action, including: An acquisition framework Where real constraints exist in AI infrastructure Why you should build a skill set, not a career #CapGroupGlobal This content is inten...

Capital Group political economist Matt Miller and Senior Vice President of Government & Regulatory Affairs Reagan Anderson share their views on geopolitical events, including the Iran war, and the outlook for the U.S. midterm elections. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Id...

With AI-driven disruption reshaping the investing landscape, technical skills are now table stakes, according to Equity Portfolio Manager Michael Beckwith. So, what does drive effective long-term outcomes? Adaptability and judgment.   In this episode, he explains how these skills show up in practice: Actively molding a portfolio rather than just aggregating stocks Rigorously assessing management q...

What happens to markets when investing goes on "autopilot"? Capital Group Vice Chair Jody Jonsson explains how passive ownership can diminish price discovery — and why that matters in expensive, concentrated markets. Jody also shares her thoughts on the role of private assets and what "smart regulation" could look like. For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capi...

Biotech investing often hinges on understanding science, trials and patient outcomes. Dr. Judith Finegold is a physician turned equity analyst, and she explains how her clinical experience helps assess drug pipelines, clinical trials and long term risk in biotech investing — well beyond the headlines. #CapGroupGlobal This content is intended to highlight issues and be of a general nature. It shoul...

Capital Group equity portfolio manager Chris Buchbinder and economist Jared Franz stress test the bull and bear cases for AI. They cover whether we are in an AI boom or bubble and what productivity gains could mean for the U.S. economy and job markets. This podcast is from a recent webinar. #CapGroupGlobal   For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, pr...

How does General Motors Chair and Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra lead transformation at scale, all while technology is rewriting the playbook? According to her, it's about maintaining the company's history of innovation and understanding that "no one has a right to exist — even a company that's 100 years old." In this episode, hear her insights on leading GM through structural change, from EV...

Capital Group portfolio manager Steve Watson shares his thoughts on investing in global equity markets at a time when the world is getting to be a more dangerous place. He also looks ahead to the end of the Iran war and what it could mean for the stock market, oil prices and global economic growth. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insigh...

Equity analyst Laura Nelson Carney uses her PhD in neuroscience to help spot medical innovation around the world. She brings a deep understanding of science to health care investing, using her research and drug development experience to help identify breakthrough drugs. And today, she's looking beyond biotechs in Boston and San Francisco and turning her attention to China as a growing source of in...

Brittain Ezzes, a portfolio manager for Capital Group Dividend Value ETF, shares her perspective on an unexpected rally this year among heavy-asset companies, or companies outside of AI and big tech. She offers three catalysts that could sustain the rally, identifies areas where she is hunting for investment opportunity and explains why she believes we may be at the start of a physical economy ren...

Did you know municipal bonds are deeply woven into everyday life? Karl Zeile, a fixed income portfolio manager with 32 years of industry experience, explains why the tax advantage of muni bonds is more relevant than ever. He lays out a practical framework for how financial advisors and investors can think about using them in today's market. #CapGroupGlobal This content is intended to highlight iss...

Gold prices have skyrocketed over the past three years. In March 2023, the precious metal was trading below $2,000 an ounce. By March 2026, it was above $5,000. What's the catalyst? Three Capital Group portfolio managers offer their views on gold and what it means for your investment portfolio. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights,...

Equity investment analyst Timur Sugito breaks down the dynamics of the semiconductor industry and its  impacts on the current AI boom. For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com . If you're based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights. W...

Long-term investing success comes from experience, humility and learning across market cycles — not short-term forecasting. In this episode, equity analyst Cyana Chilton shares why disciplined, dispassionate thinking matters, especially in moments of stress. As she puts it, "You can't model human behavior," and understanding that reality helps her make better decisions for shareholders. #CapGroupG...

Lisa Thompson, a portfolio manager for Capital Group New Geography Equity ETF, shares how her decades of experience covering emerging markets helped her get comfortable with uncertainty, volatility and cyclicality. She also explains why she believes macroeconomic and political cycles matter more today in both emerging and developed markets. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.c...

Before becoming a fixed income portfolio manager, Shannon Ward's passion was psychology. Today, she uses understanding people and behavior to inform her investment strategies in high-yield bonds.   Key takeaways: The importance of portfolio diversification and avoiding what you don't fully understand Lessons from three decades of market cycles How strong partnerships with analysts can help create...

Equity investment analyst Drew Macklis discusses how Capital Group is seeking an edge in analysing the ever-growing world of AI.  #CapGroupGlobal This content is intended to highlight issues and be of a general nature. It should not be considered  advice, an endorsement or a recommendation. Products mentioned are not an offer of the product and  may not be available for sale or purchase in all cou...

Capital Group equity analyst Darren Peers shares his outlook for oil prices. With rising geopolitical uncertainty in Iran and Venezuela, Darren discusses how these events are affecting the global energy market. He also explains why the U.S. continues to hold its position as the number one oil producer in the world, and what that means for the U.S. economy. #CapGroupGlobal     For full disclosures...

Fixed income investment analyst Julian James discusses the prospects for investment grade US utilities.  Julian outlines why regulation is the key driver of quality for companies in this space and how he sifts  through such a large sector to find the most attractive opportunities for portfolios. #CapGroupGlobal This content is intended to highlight issues and be of a general nature. It should not...

In a company as massive as Amazon, fostering a culture of speed and innovation is a difficult task. But CEO Andy Jassy says the secret is being customer obsessed to the point of writing press releases before any coding begins. In this episode, hear how he drives this culture, where he sees AI going next, and his advice for recent graduates. Key takeaways include: How Amazon has built a customer-ob...

Capital Group portfolio manager Rob Lovelace, principal investment officer of New Perspective Fund®, discusses his outlook for the global equity markets in 2026 and beyond. Joined by special guest, investment director David Polak, the two offer their views on shifting global trade winds, the rise of international markets, and the origins of the New Geography of Investing. #CapGroupGlobal For full...