Capital Ideas podcast

The United States lost its triple-A credit rating last month from Moody's, the last of the major rating agencies to give U.S. sovereign debt its highest assessment. What does it mean for interest rates, the U.S. economy and your investment portfolio? Capital Group economist Darrell Spence shares his view. #CapGroupGlobal     For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures   For our...

The ongoing energy transition has fundamentally changed the utilities industry. Fixed income investment analyst Barbora Matouskova looks at the shifting backdrop for European utilities and potential opportunities for bond investors. #CapGroupGlobal       For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures      For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Cap...

Recent stock market volatility underscores the importance of diversification. Equity portfolio manager Diana Wagner shares with Mike Gitlin that such volatility can also unearth investment opportunities. She seeks durable companies that can perform well throughout an economic cycle, emphasizing pattern recognition, turnaround companies and the importance of culture. If you're interested in potenti...

After a decade of dominance, the U.S. dollar has fallen sharply in the first few months of 2025. As tariffs and geopolitical disputes upend the global economic outlook, could this be the end of one of the longest dollar rallies in U.S. history? Capital Group currency analyst Jens Sondergaard offers his view. #CapGroupGlobal      For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures    For...

In an era when too much information arrives at breakneck speed , simplicity has value . That's one lesson Andrew Suzman, equity portfolio manager and chair of Capital Research and Management Company, shares from a more than 30-year career as he sits down with Mike Gitlin for a discussion on the fundamentals of investing. Suzman explains how country of domicile may be obscuring the potential of gre...

Capital Group portfolio managers Jody Jonsson and Chit Purani discuss their views on the equity and fixed income markets amid rising tariffs and escalating trade disputes around the world. Will tariff-related volatility continue to roil the markets? Tune in to hear their thoughts.  # CapGroupGlobal       For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/ global-disclosures         For our latest insight...

Equity investment analyst Rich Wolf looks at how increased life expectancy is reshaping healthcare and investment strategies, highlighting advancements in healthcare, the impact of aging, and promising areas in medical technology. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures  For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas a...

High-yield bonds are showing strong income potential. Bond manager David Daigle discusses how these bonds have evolved from the 1980s' debt-fueled buyouts depicted in the movie Wall Street . In a conversation with Mike Gitlin, he compares high-yield debt investing to avalanche safety training and shares which investors may benefit from exposure to high-yield bonds. David also relays how investing...

Veteran equity portfolio manager Chris Buchbinder explains the importance of patience in periods of market volatility and economic upheaval. He draws parallels between past crisis events and today's brewing global trade war, and talks about where he is finding long-term investment opportunity. #CapGroupGlobal   For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures   For our latest insight...

With the traditional autos sector in the midst of huge disruption , fixed income analyst Danny Jacobs looks at the challenges and opportunities in this part of the bond market. #CapGroupGlobal       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 outs...

The COVID pandemic may be over, but the experience continues to influence society and investments. Equity portfolio manager Cheryl Frank discusses lessons learned from the pandemic with Mike Gitlin, noting that several industries and themes remain in flux, from commercial real estate and health care to labor market dynamics. Within health care, Cheryl discusses how regulatory changes could impact...

Capital Group portfolio manager Matt Hochstetler explains his contrarian approach to investing and why he prefers to swim against the tide. From his time mowing lawns to serving as a ball boy for the Kansas Jayhawks, Matt brings a Midwest mindset to stock picking, and explains why this latest bout of U.S. market volatility underscores the importance of a diverse portfolio. #CapGroupGlobal     For...

F ixed income investment analyst Etrit Vllasalija looks at investment opportunities within the European banking sector , focusing on differences between US and European banks and the impact of recent regulatory changes . #CapGroupGlobal         For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at g...

 Capital Group's Mike Gitlin interviews pioneering emerging markets investor Victor Kohn as he retires after four decades in the business. Kohn, who helped manage the world's first emerging markets equity fund launched in 1986, discusses how the global investment landscape has changed, his early days as an analyst covering South America, and why he continues to hold a positive outlook on China — t...

As tariff talk roils the financial markets, Capital Group economist Jared Franz and investment director David Polak discuss how protectionist trade policies could affect the outlook for the U.S. economy. Will rising policy uncertainty trip up an otherwise healthy economic environment? Tune in to hear their views. #CapGroupGlobal         For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosure...

Cutting through the AI market noise, equity investment analyst Julien Gaertner discusses how fundamental research and in-depth analysis can help identify significant technological shifts and highlight areas they believe are set to benefit from these transformational changes. #CapGroupGlobal     For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice managem...

Could emerging markets be the breakout star of this decade? In this episode, equity portfolio manager Brad Freer talks with Mike Gitlin about how emerging markets have evolved to include world-class financial technology and social media businesses. He highlights how some of his very best opportunities have been his most controversial. Brad also describes how a retweet of one of his articles by Nar...

Want to learn how some of the best women investors thrive in a competitive industry? In this episode, you'll hear from five portfolio managers with a combined 155 years of investment industry experience. You'll hear about habits that help them succeed, why culture matters and finding opportunities during market crises.  #CapGroupGlobal   For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosur...

The cruise industry has seen a significant rebound in passenger volumes, surpassing pre-pandemic levels in many regions. Equity analyst Todd Saligman discusses some of the key trends and developments shaping the future of the industry.   #CapGroupGlobal       For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Cap...

How can investors identify disruptive business models that can maintain growth? For Lara Pellini, it involves a travel-intensive, hands-on approach to evaluating companies. Listen in as Mike Gitlin interviews this London-based portfolio manager about everything from fashion trends to food delivery, and why she believes successful investing involves much more than just reading annual reports and qu...

Dane Mott, a Capital accounting analyst, shares his experiences and insights from a trip he recently led to Columbus, Ohio for an up close view of how artificial intelligence is transforming the American heartland. Dane, an Ohio native, describes the vast transformation he has seen in the area, which is home to more than 40 data centers. He also shares some insights from research on differences be...

When stock markets continuously reach new highs, investors might be tempted to throw caution to the wind — or conversely, stay on the sidelines. In this episode, equity portfolio manager Will Robbins talks with Mike Gitlin about potential market downturns and how a disciplined investment approach has helped him prepare for moments of crisis. He also gives his views on artificial intelligence and w...

Wesley Phoa, a portfolio manager overseeing the American Funds Target Date Retirement Series® and other portfolio solutions, discusses his thoughts on investing at a time of heightened uncertainty. With trade wars and actual wars raging around the world, how should investors think about risk management when it's difficult to know how these types of events will play out? Tune in to hear Wesley's vi...

There are many stock pickers in the asset management industry, but can they also take on basketball legend Michael Jordan in a pick-up game? Tune in to hear Capital Group portfolio manager Martin Jacobs share that story with Mike Gitlin. Martin also reveals the key elements of his investment style, including concentrated portfolios and close scrutiny of company management. #CapGroupGlobal     For...

Capital Group chief executive officer Mike Gitlin and vice chair Jody Jonsson share their outlook for the markets, the economy and key industry trends — from the rise of artificial intelligence, to rapid advancements in health care, to the relative attractiveness of bonds as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. #CapGroupGlobal         For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosu...