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Quarterly Economic Update
A regular publication outlining our medium term view on the Canadian, U.S. and Global economies. The report outlines what has changed from last Forecast and includes detailed breakdown of Forecast GDP components.
June 19, 2018
TDAM Talks Podcast
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March 23, 2020
Please join Amol Sodhi, a Senior Portfolio Manager on the TDAM Asset Allocation Team, as he discusses the past week in financial markets, how his team is working to manage risk in light of the ongoing market volatility, and the outlook for TDAM Portfolios. -
March 06, 2020
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and Julie Sherratt, head of investment risk at TDAM and TDAM USA, and lead of the Talent Development Program, meet for a special International Women's Day edition of TDAM Talks and discuss:- Why is equality not a woman's issue, but a business issue. (1:00)
- TD's inclusion on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (4:30)
- How have attitudes around women who work in the finance industry changed? (5:00)
- The Women in Wealth Program – empowering women to take charge of their financial futures – getting women to feel financially confident (6:15)
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March 03, 2020
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and Robert Pemberton, Managing Director TDAM, Head of Fixed Income, discuss:- COVID-19 – where we are, and where are we going from here. (1:00)
- The market reaction in comparison to the last market pullback (4:00)
- In this flight to safety, what does this mean to fixed income markets? How will the central banks react? (7:20)
- Time to remain calm and focus on long term goals (11:15)
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February 26, 2020
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and Ben Gossack, VP TDAM, and Senior Portfolio Manager, discuss:- Fundamental Equity and a focus on dividend growers (2:00)
- The limitations of long-only investing strategy (3:30)
- Active Strategies within investing (7:00)
- How the TD Active Global Enhanced Dividend ETF employs this strategy (9:30)
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February 20, 2020
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and Vitali Mossounov, VP TDAM, and Global Technology Analyst, discuss:- How is investing in technology different than investing in other sectors? (1:50)
- How to differentiate between what is hype and what is real? (3:00)
- How technology companies are reshaping the economies of emerging markets? (7:40)
- What technology is on the cusp of taking off? (10:45)
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February 11, 2020
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and Jenny Diplock, AVP, Personal Savings & Investing discuss:- Why it is still important for Canadians to make RSP contributions? (2:00)
- The difference between RSPs and TFSAs. TD Financial Health Index (3:30)
- The potential misconceptions of using savings accounts or GICs to save for retirement (5:00)
- How is TDAM supporting advisors to offer their clients the best advice? (7:30)
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February 04, 2020
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and James Marple, Senior Economist, TD Economics, discuss the Canadian Economy:- The Impact to the economy of the Bank of Canada decision to maintain rates (2:15)
- The Canadian economy: notable events in 2019, 2020 expectations, and Canada on a global stage (4:30)
- Insights on the Canadian Dollar and Gold (10:00)
- The risk of the Coronavirus on the Canadian Economy (11:45)
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January 28, 2020
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and David Sykes, Managing Director TD Asset Management and head of Fundamental Equities, discuss:- 2019 FundGrade A+ award win for TD Asset Management (2:15)
- Considerations about 2020 earnings growth (3:30)
- Where we are in the corporate cycle and stocks vs bonds (5:00)
- The importance of productivity and technological enhancement (7:00)
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January 24, 2020
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and Robert Vanderhooft, CIO TD Asset Management, discuss the TDAM 2020 Year Ahead:- 2019 the year in markets – what stands out most? (2:15)
- A look forward for 2020 - Opportunities and Challenges for Investors (4:00)
- Outlook for Equity, Fixed Income, and Alternatives market in 2020 (6:30)
- Advice to clients that try to time the markets? (14:30)
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January 14, 2020
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and Lisa Brenneman, head of Behavioural Finance at TD Wealth, discuss:- What is Behavioural Finance? (2:30)
- How do people behave rationally or irrationally? (3:30)
- How are we adding value through Behavioural Finance? (9:00)
- How do our advisors access Behavioural Finance tools to help our clients? (11:00)
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December 19, 2019
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and Kim Parlee, VP of Strategic Client Communication and host of BNNs Moneytalk, discuss:- Highlights from 2019 (2:45)
- Who has Kim enjoyed interviewing in 2019 (5:30)
- Who Kim is looking forward to interviewing in 2020 (8:30)
- What has Ingrid's interest for 2020? (10:00)
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December 16, 2019
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and Robert Vanderhooft, CIO, TD Asset Management, discuss:- Highlights from 2019 and key events that are expected to carry over to 2020 (2:30)
- Headwinds and Tailwinds heading into 2020 (5:30)
- Additional benefits from the integration of Greystone (8:30)
- What else is in store for 2020? (9:45)
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December 09, 2019
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and Amol Sodhi, VP & Director TD Asset Management, discuss:- Political and Economic trends and impact on Asset Allocation (3:00)
- ETFs in a portfolio construction framework (5:30)
- TD Income Builder ETF (7:30)
- Asset Allocation and Portfolio Construction in 2020 (9:15)
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November 29, 2019
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and Greg Croezen, ETF Specialist, TDAM National Sales discuss:- 2019 Refinitiv Lipper Awards – TDAM wins ETF group award in Equity category (3:30)
- ETF market in Canada (3:50)
- ETFs in a portfolio construction (5:20)
- Greg's financial literacy considerations (6:00)
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November 20, 2019
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and Michael Craig, Managing Director of TD Asset Management, and head of Asset Allocation and Derivatives discuss:- 2019 Refinitiv Lipper Awards (2:00)
- ETFs in a portfolio construction (3:00)
- Michael's financial literacy considerations (4:45)
- The drawbacks of using GICs as a long-term investment vehicle (5:45)
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November 14, 2019
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and Bruce Cooper, Chief Executive Officer of TD Asset Management, and Senior Vice President of TD Bank Group discuss:- The focus on financial literacy in the asset management industry (2:00)
- Skills and traits of those who are financially literate (3:30)
- Advice to those looking to build a portfolio (6:00)
- Bruce's advice on financial literacy (10:00)
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November 05, 2019
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and Mark Cestnik, Managing Director and Head of Institutional Asset Management, TD Asset Management discuss:- Institutional trends in the market (2:00)
- Institutional investment themes for the retail investor (5:00)
- The health of the Pension Business (7:30)
- How Alternative Investing fits within Institutional Strategy (11:30)
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October 28, 2019
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and Rob Pemberton, Managing Director and Head of Fixed Income, TD Asset Management discuss:- What has been behind the performance of fixed income investments this year (2:40)
- Should we see the same in 2020 (3:50)
- Fixed income investing versus GIC investing (4:50)
- Is inflation a concern? (6:30)
- Expectations for rate changes at FOMC and Bank of Canada meeting (9:00)
- Expectations for the Canadian dollar (10:30)
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October 23, 2019
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and Derek Burleton, VP & Deputy Chief Economist, TD Economics discuss:- Views on the Canadian Election Result (2:05)
- What the result can potentially mean (4:00)
- Views on the West and the Pipeline (7:00)
- What can this mean for the Canadian Markets? (9:15)
- Thoughts on Brexit (13:00)
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October 17, 2019
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and Haining Zha, Vice President & Director and Portfolio Manager, TD Asset Management discuss:- Market Week update (0:25)
- Current state of U.S. China trade war (2:30)
- What is at stake for the U.S. Economy (4:40)
- What is at stake for the Chinese Economy (6:50)
- What can this mean for investors? (9:00)
- Chinese Equity Market (9:40)
- Possible de-coupling of U.S. and Chinese markets (11:00)
- Potential headwinds in the Chinese market (11:25)
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October 10, 2019
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and Bruce Cooper, Chief Executive Officer of TD Asset Management, and Senior Vice President of TD Bank Group discuss:- Market Week update (0:23)
- Bruce's thoughts on the market (2:20)
- Integration of TDAM and Greystone (3:32)
- Bruce's comment on TDAM strategy (5:00)
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October 03, 2019
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and Michael Craig, Managing Director & Head of Asset Allocation and Derivatives discuss:- Market Week update (0:30)
- What is asset allocation? (3:30)
- The Portfolio Positioning view from the Wealth Asset Allocation Committee (WAAC) (8:00)
- Fixed Income and Equity returns in context (11:15)
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September 26, 2019
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and Ted Welter, MD and CIO of Alternatives at TD Greystone Asset Management discuss:- What are alternatives? (1:08)
- TD Greystone's approach to alternatives investing (4:10)
- Current macroeconomic state and the role of alternatives (11:00)
- What are the biggest risks to alternatives/commercial real estate? (14:30)
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September 19, 2019
Ingrid Macintosh, VP, TD Wealth & Head of Sales Enablement, Communications and Digital Strategy and Rob Vanderhooft, SVP and CIO of TDAM, discuss:- The market outlook
- Brexit and the U.S./China trade war
- Rob's early impressions as new chair of the Wealth Asset Allocation Committee (WAAC)
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August 12, 2019
Topics- Q2 Earnings Update (0:21)
- WAAC Outlook (2:53)
- Market Perspectives Podcast Update (3:56)
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August 06, 2019
Topics- Ongoing Trade Concerns Causing Short Term Volatility (0:21)
- Indicators Show That U.S Economy Remains Strong (2:41)
- Q2 Earnings (4:12)
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July 29, 2019
Topics- Equities Remain Strong (0:21)
- Second Quarter Earnings Season (2:16)
- Interest Rates (3:43)
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July 15, 2019
Topics- Positive Outlook on Equities Versus Fixed Income (0:21)
- Key Risks to the Economy (2:40)
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July 02, 2019
Topics- Strong Financial Results In The First Half Of 2019 (0:21)
- Three Key Drivers For The Equity Market In 2019 (1:39)
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June 24, 2019
Topics- U.S. Equities Hit An All-Time High (0:21)
- A Favourable Backdrop For Equities (2:02)
- Preference for North American Over International Equities (2:46)
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June 10, 2019
Topics- Equity Markets Recover but Concerns Persist (0:21)
- TDAM Remains Comfortable with an Overweight Equities Stance (1:30)
- Trade Frictions Still A Key Risk (2:27)
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June 03, 2019
Topics- U.S. Trade Uncertainties Remain (0:21)
- 10 Year Bond Yields Continue to Fall (2:29)
- Q2 Canadian Bank Earnings (3:30)
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May 27, 2019
Topics- Ongoing Trade Concerns between the U.S. and China (0:22)
- Global Economic Data is Patchy (1:32)
- Tailwinds for the Canadian Economy (2:36)
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May 13, 2019
Topics- Ongoing Conflict Between the U.S. and China (0:21)
- North American Economy Remains Strong (2:14)
- First Quarter Earnings (3:13)
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May 07, 2019
In conversation with Michael Craig, Managing Director and Head of Asset AllocationTopics- Philosophy on Investing Assets (1:31)
- Current Outlook on the Markets (2:21)
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April 15, 2019
Topics- Global Growth (0:22)
- U.S. Earnings Season (2:17)
- Key Views on Asset Allocation (3:33)
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April 08, 2019
Topics- A Strong First Quarter for Financial Markets (0:21)
- TDAM Retains a Positive Stance (0:48)
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March 25, 2019
Topics- Fed Pivots Away from Tightening Stance (0:28)
- Update on Brexit (1:46)
- Canadian Equities (3:18)
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March 18, 2019
Topics- The State of the British Economy (0:44)
- Politics of Brexit (1:34)
- Canadian Implications of Brexit (3:52)
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February 25, 2019
Topics- Our Views in a Lower-Growth World (1:20)
- Three Reasons We Have Been Positive on Equities (4:03)
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February 19, 2019
Topics- Review of Global Economic Backdrop (0:55)
- Analysis of our Positive Market Outlook for this Year (3:30)
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February 11, 2019
Topics- The State Of The Global Economy (0:41)
- Fourth Quarter Earnings (2:08)
- Key Political Events (3:49)
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January 28, 2019
Topics- Macro Data Highlights Slowing Global Growth (0:45)
- Fourth Quarter Earnings Results (2:12)
- Increasing Optimism Regarding Equities in 2019 (3:26)
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January 21, 2019
Topics- Wealth Asset Allocation Committee (WAAC) Upgrades Equities From Neutral To Overweight (1:50)
- Market Risks To Watch For (4:22)
- Expectations (5:26)
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January 14, 2019
Topics- Earnings Growth Outlook for 2019 (0:22)
- Inflation Remains Well Contained (1:33)
- Lingering Political and Trade Frictions (2:53)
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January 07, 2019
Topics- The Impact of Decelerating Global Growth on Corporate Earnings (0:48)
- Outlook on Central Banks (2:38)
- Ongoing Trade Concerns Between the U.S. and China (3:40)
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December 17, 2018
Topics- Decelerating Global Growth (0:23)
- Central Banks (1:44)
- Persistent Frictions Between China and the U.S. (4:03)
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December 10, 2018
Topics- The Root Causes of the Recent Market Volatility (0:36)
- TDAM's Positioning and Views (2:45)
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November 26, 2018
Topics- The Economic Impact of Higher Rates on the Markets (0:48)
- The Stress of Rising Rates on Companies with Weak Balance Sheets (1:51)
- How Rising Rates Will Impact Valuation (2:21)
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November 19, 2018
Topics- Broad Comments About ETF Market (0:35)
- November ETF Launch Details – TD Active Preferred Share ETF (1:06)
- November ETF Launch Details – Fixed Income ETFs (2:04)
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November 05, 2018
Topics- Two Caveats to the Strong Growth Narrative (1:03)
- Breakdown of Third Quarter Earnings (1:56)
- Two Key Themes with Respect to China (3:00)
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October 29, 2018
Topics- Three Primary Drivers of Recent Market Volatility (1:03)
- Three Positive Offsets of Recent Market Volatility (2:11)
- Reiteration of Market Views (3:28)
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October 22, 2018
Topics- Three Factors at the Root of Recent Market Volatility (0:17)
- Two Offsets to Recent Market Volatility (1:35)
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October 15, 2018
Topics- What Lies Behind Recent Market Volatility? (0:38)
- What To Expect Going Forward (2:40)
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October 1, 2018
Topics- Desynchronization of the Global Economy (0:22)
- Canadian Economy (1:56)
- U.S. Federal Reserve Rate Increase (3:55)
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September 17, 2018
Topics- U.S. Inflation Data (0:22)
- Global Equities (1:27)
- Canadian Household Debt (2:44)
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September 10, 2018
Topics- U.S. Economic Data (0:22)
- Chinese Economy (1:45)
- Canadian Banks Earnings Results (2:51)
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August 13, 2018
Topics- Broad Economic Backdrop (0:22)
- Q2 Earnings (2:04)
- Elevated Trade Frictions (3:16)
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July 09, 2018
Topics- Broad Economic Backdrop (0:21)
- Global Trade Tensions (2:03)
- Q3 Earnings Season (3:32)
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July 03, 2018
Topics- Fixed Income / Interest Rates (0:35)
- Global Equities / Volatility (1:47)
- Second half of 2018 (3:28)
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June 25, 2018
Topics- Current Trade Overview (0:40)
- Underlying Trade Dynamics (1:47)
- Implications to Equity Markets (3:09)
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June 18, 2018
Topics- U.S. Federal Reserve and European Central Bank (0:37)
- Trade Concerns (2:03)
- Canadian Household Debt (3:38)
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June 04, 2018
Topics- Global Economic Backdrop (0:30)
- Canadian Corporate Earnings (1:33)
- Global Trade Concerns (3:26)
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April 23, 2018
Topics- Economic Backdrop (0:38)
- Q1 Earnings – U.S. Focus (2:05)
- Pipeline Debate (3:33)
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April 09, 2018
Topics- Equity Market Volatility (0:21)
- The Economy (0:39)
- First Quarter Earnings (2:22)
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April 02, 2018
Topics- Recap of The First Quarter (0:22)
- Preference for Global Equities (2:10)
- Central Banks Pivot (3:41)
- Return of Volatility (4:41)
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March 26, 2018
Topics- U.S. Federal Reserve Interest Rate Increase (0:36)
- Escalation of Trade Rhetoric Between the U.S. and China (1:23)
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PM Vantage Point Videos
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Low Volatility Equities
Jean Masson, Ph.D., Managing Director, TDAM discusses:
Jean Masson, Ph.D., Managing Director, TDAM discusses:
- His views on low volatility investing.
- How TDAM's low volatility strategies are positioned for opportunities to help benefit investors in the long term.
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Are Equity Returns Predictable?
Amol Sodhi, CFA, CIM, Vice President and Director, TDAM, discusses:
Amol Sodhi, CFA, CIM, Vice President and Director, TDAM, discusses:
- How you invest and why it is important.
- The relationship between the economy, earnings and equity markets.
- The TDAM approach to managing equities and what that can mean for investors.
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Preferred Shares
Michael Lough, CFA, Vice President and Director, TDAM discusses:
Michael Lough, CFA, Vice President and Director, TDAM discusses:
- The difference between preferred stocks (shares) and common stocks (shares) and why they can be an attractive alternative to bonds.
- Some of the key benefits of owning preferred shares.
- How active management can help manage risk for each unique preferred share issue.
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Private Debt Investing
Louis Bélanger, CFA, FRM, Vice President and Director, TDAM discusses:
Louis Bélanger, CFA, FRM, Vice President and Director, TDAM discusses:
- The advantages of Private Debt investing and how it is different from traditional bonds.
- How having access to investment opportunities in a variety of different sectors helps TDAM build diversified private debt portfolios.
- The ways private debt can be a complement to traditional Fixed Income allocations.
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Accessing Global Opportunities
Damian Fernandes, CFA, Vice President and Director, TDAM discusses:
Damian Fernandes, CFA, Vice President and Director, TDAM discusses:
- The benefits of investing in global equities.
- How TDAM identifies opportunities within the global equity market.
- The tools and fundamental research TDAM applies to help manage the risks involved in global equity investing.
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Importance Of Credit Research
Elaine Lindhorst, CFA, Vice President and Director, TDAM, discusses:
Elaine Lindhorst, CFA, Vice President and Director, TDAM, discusses:
- Using credit analysis to evaluate the large and complex debt market.
- TDAM's unique approach to credit research.
- An example of using our credit capabilities to identify market opportunities.
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High Yield Investing
Greg Kocik, CFA, Managing Director, TDAM discusses:
Greg Kocik, CFA, Managing Director, TDAM discusses:
- The value proposition of going from Investment Grade to High Yield.
- Strategies that aim to make High Yield work through all stages of the credit cycle.
- What differentiates TDAM when it comes to High Yield Investing.
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Titans of Technology
In this special edition Craig S. Watson, CPA, Vice President at T. Rowe Price discusses:
In this special edition Craig S. Watson, CPA, Vice President at T. Rowe Price discusses:
- Why certain technology companies have risen to prominence.
- If the technology sector is currently in a bubble.
- How T. Rowe Price leverages their worldwide network of research professional to connect the dots globally when analyzing companies.
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New Retirement Reality
Amol Sodhi, CFA, CIM, Vice President & Director, TDAM discusses:
Amol Sodhi, CFA, CIM, Vice President & Director, TDAM discusses:
- What the new retirement reality means for investors.
- Why historical retirement strategies may not work in the future.
- How TDAM has designed solutions specifically for retirees which may extend the longevity of their retirement assets.
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Global Fixed Income
Scott Colbourne, CFA, Managing Director, TDAM discusses:
Scott Colbourne, CFA, Managing Director, TDAM discusses:
- Expanding the opportunity set to help provide portfolio diversification and return enhancement.
- How country, credit, currency and curve (the C's) are essential to driving global bond market success.
- The importance of adding global bond solutions to an investment portfolio.
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Using Options to Help Enhance Portfolio Returns
Benjamin Gossack, CFA, Vice President, TDAM discusses:
Benjamin Gossack, CFA, Vice President, TDAM discusses:
- TDAM's option overlay program (the program).
- Details on how the program works in a portfolio.
- How TDAM leverages the program to add value.
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Quantitative Investment Philosophy
Jean Masson, Ph.D., Managing Director, TDAM discusses:
Jean Masson, Ph.D., Managing Director, TDAM discusses:
- TDAM's quantitative investing philosophy.
- Advantages of quantitative investing.
- What differentiates TDAM when it comes to quantitative investing.
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Dividend Philosophy
David Sykes, CFA, Managing Director, TDAM discusses:
David Sykes, CFA, Managing Director, TDAM discusses:
- His views on the future of dividend investing.
- TDAM's disciplined dividend investment strategy.
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Asset Allocation
Jimmy Xu, CFA, Vice President, TDAM discusses:
Jimmy Xu, CFA, Vice President, TDAM discusses:
- TDAM's Asset Allocation approach to help balance risk management for portfolio solutions.
- How the Asset Allocation Team is positioning TDAM's portfolio solutions to find opportunities that they believe will benefit investors in the long term.
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Currency
Michael Craig, CFA, Managing Director, TDAM discusses:
Michael Craig, CFA, Managing Director, TDAM discusses:
- His views on how currency factors into investment decisions and why it's important.
- How currency hedging can be used as an effective tool when making investment decisions.
- TDAM’s view on currency as a part of an asset allocation strategy.
Partner Resources
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Fed slashes rates to zero to combat COVID-19
U.S. Fed cuts interest rates to near zero and will start a bond program of $700B dollars to combat the economic impact of Covid-19. Scott Colbourne, Managing Director, Global Fixed Income, TD Asset Management, discusses the impact of the Fed’s actions on financial markets.
March 16, 2020
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Managing through volatility
Markets are experiencing a level of volatility not seen since 1987. Michael Craig, Head of Asset Allocation, TD Asset Management, and Scott Colbourne, Managing Director for Global Fixed Income, TD Asset Management discuss the markets under extremely volatile conditions.
Mar 13, 2020
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Markets sell off as oil price plunges
Global markets sell off again. This time from a collapse in oil prices as Saudi Arabia sets off an oil price war with Russia. Robert Vanderhooft, CIO, TD Asset Management and Michael O’Brien, Managing Director, TD Asset Management look at the implications for markets, the Canadian energy sector, and investors.
March 9, 2020
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How women can build financial confidence
A recent TD survey says women are lagging behind men in financial literacy. Ingrid Macintosh, Executive Sponsor of TD’s Women and Wealth initiative, and Jessica Moorhouse, a millennial money expert, talk about four ways women can build confidence and hone their financial skills.
Mar 6, 2020
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Coronavirus triggers market correction: TDAM CIO perspective
Markets are on track for their biggest selloff since the 2008 financial crisis, as fears grow about the coronavirus impact on global economic growth. Rob Vanderhooft, CIO, TD Asset Management gives his perspective on the stock sell-off.
February 28, 2020
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Coronavirus and the economic fallout
The coronavirus outbreak outside China is growing, and the fear of the virus spreading to the rest of the world is pushing markets down sharply. Kim Parlee talks to David Sykes, head of equities, TD Asset Management, about how much the coronavirus could impact global economies and where you go from here with your investments.
February 28, 2020
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The dominance of big tech earnings
The market selloff this week has erased much of the year’s gains and put the major indices in or near correction territory. But the outlook isn’t all doom and gloom, especially when it comes to US earnings. Kim Parlee speaks with Damian Fernandes, Portfolio Manager at TD Asset Management.
February 28, 2020
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Beyond stocks and bonds: Diversify with alternative investments
Higher market volatility has sparked investor interest in alternative investments, like private debt, infrastructure and commercial real estate, that could reduce risk in their portfolio. Individual investors now have access to these assets that were only available to institutional investors. Kim Parlee speaks with Ted Welter, Chief Investment Officer, Alternative Investments at TD Asset Management..
February 20, 2020
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How tech companies could reshape emerging market economies
Chinese tech companies have transformed their country and created trillions of dollars in shareholder wealth. Could that same transformation be about to happen in other emerging markets? Vitali Mossounov, Global Technology Analyst, TD Asset Management, looks at the trends and the investment opportunities.
February 13, 2020
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Year ahead 2020: Sit down with TDAM CIO
As the Coronavirus drives up market volatility, investors should remain focused on other factors that could impact investments in the long term. Rob Vanderhooft, CIO, TD Asset Management discusses the state of the longest running economic expansion, and what it means for stocks, bonds and alternative investments.
January 31, 2020
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High risk equals higher returns? Think again.
When it comes to investing, you may be surprised to know that “go big or go home” doesn’t always work and that you don’t necessarily have to take on more risk to get better returns. Jean Masson, lead in quantitative research and development in low-volatility equity funds at TD Asset Management weighs in.
January 16, 2020
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Are high-yield bonds like wine, and get better with age?
Many wine critics will tell you that even the best wine labels can have good years and bad years. Things like sweetness and tannin all factor into whether a wine is good that year. Greg Kocik, Head of High Yield Bond Group, TD Asset Management, tells Kim Parlee swapping sweetness and tannin for covenants and pledges can help identify the more valuable vintages in high-yield bonds.
January 16, 2020
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Investing in 2020 and beyond: Diversify your portfolio with ETFs
2019 has been a banner year for equities, despite global growth concerns and geopolitical uncertainties. Bruce Cooper, CEO, TD Asset Management talks about what to expect for 2020, and how investors can find diversification through ETFs.
December 12, 2019
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What should I do if there’s a recession?
I keep hearing experts say we may have a recession. Should I get my money out of the market? (Ingrid Macintosh, Vice President Wealth at TD Asset Management)
November 7, 2019
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Responsible investing on the rise: Doing well while doing good
Responsible investing isn’t just for millennials anymore. Kim Parlee speaks with Andrea Robertson, TD Wealth, and Damian Fernandes, TD Asset Management on the opportunities and challenges, and why doing good can also be very good for your bottom line.
November 7, 2019
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Women’s growing economic power: gaining ground and taking charge
Ingrid Macintosh, Vice President Wealth at TD Asset Management, talks to Kim Parlee about why it’s important for women to leverage their confidence and knowledge when it comes to building their wealth and achieving financial independence.
November 7, 2019
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U.S. cuts rates again. Last hurrah?
U.S. Fed cuts rates for the third time this year. Bank of Canada holds rates but notes the resilience of the economy will be increasingly tested. Kim Parlee speaks with Michael Craig, head, Asset Allocation and Scott Colbourne, both with TD Asset Management.
October 31, 2019
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Investing strategies at record high territory
U.S. equity markets are trading near all-time highs, despite plenty of economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Kim Parlee speaks with Michael Craig, head, Asset Allocation and Scott Colbourne, Managing Director, both at TD Asset Management, about investing at what might be high water mark.
October 31, 2019
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US banks beat despite lower rates, trade tensions
US banks reported quarterly earnings that largely beat reduced expectations, but the prospect of lower interest rates could pose a risk. Monica Yeung, Global Financials Analyst, TD Asset Management, talks about the outlook for the sector.
October 25, 2019
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What’s next for Alberta’s oil patch?
Albertans who oppose Trudeau’s oil policies spoke out clearly on election night, giving Conservatives a clean sweep in the province. So what’s in store for the Canadian oil patch? Kim Parlee speaks with Michael O’Brien, portfolio manager at TD Asset Management.
October 24, 2019
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Next-gen tech that could rock the world and your portfolio
AI, robotics, self-driving cars. Kim Parlee talks with Vitali Mossounov, technology analyst, TD Asset Management, about these burgeoning tech themes that may change the world and your portfolio.
October 17, 2019
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Traditional retail not dead, just evolving
Online shopping has been growing at a rapid pace. But does that mean the end of brick and mortar is inevitable? Anita Bruinsma, Consumer Discretionary Analyst, TD Asset Management, shares her take on traditional retail.
October 15, 2019
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Navigating the stock market: Smooth sailing or icebergs ahead?
Fears of a global slowdown grow as U.S. manufacturing posts the weakest reading since the end of the last recession. Can markets continue to climb and avoid oncoming icebergs? Kim Parlee talks with David Pearl, co-Chief Investment Officer at Epoch Investment Partners.
October 03, 2019
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Alternative investments: Beyond fixed income and equities
Alternative investments, once the domain of institutional investors, such as public pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations, are fast becoming a viable asset class for high net worth investors. Kim Parlee speaks with Ted Welter, CIO, Alternative Investments, TD Greystone Asset Management.
September 27, 2019
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U.S. Fed delivers rate cuts and mixed signals
U.S. Federal Reserve cuts rates for the second time in 2019, but was divided on whether more cuts are coming this year. What does this mean for the markets? Kim Parlee talks with Scott Colbourne, managing director, TDAM.
September 19, 2019
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Risk and rewards of investing in China
While the markets are preoccupied with the day-to-day trade war drama, investors could be overlooking some long term investment opportunities in China. Kim Parlee speaks with Haining Zha, VP, TDAM.
September 12, 2019
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Markets sell off. Is the worst over?
Markets suffered their worst week in 2019 as the US-China trade war escalated. Is a recession on the horizon? Anthony Okolie speaks with Michael Craig, Head of Asset Allocation, TD Asset Management.
August 9, 2019
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Tax & Retirement Planning Guide
TDAM has created this guide to help outline some tax planning information; however, we encourage investors to seek qualified tax planning advice to develop a strategy that’s appropriate for their unique situation.
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The Power of Staying Invested
Investors who react to short-term market movements by moving in and out of the markets may lock in losses and potentially miss out on long-term growth.
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Currency Analysis: Here’s Why the Loonie Might Rise
Michael Craig, Senior Portfolio Manager, TD Asset Management, speaks to Sara D’Elia on what a Bank of Canada rate hike could mean for the loonie.
July 9, 2018
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Bottom Up Investing in Times of Uncertainty
John Tobin, Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst at Epoch Investment Partners talks to Kim Parlee about how diversification and a bottom-up approach is key to managing investments in an uncertain environment.
June 14, 2018
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The Earnings Beats Go On
Ben Gossack, Portfolio Manager, TD Asset Management, talks to Kim Parlee about why companies are doing well, which sectors may outperform and why markets continue to be nervous.
May 11, 2018
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Portfolio Strategies for Rising Interest Rates
Michael Craig, Senior Portfolio Manager, TD Asset Management, talks about what rising rates in the U.S. could mean for your portfolio.
May 03, 2018
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