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What’s the difference between yield and distribution rate—and why does it matter? In this episode, hosts Zayla Saunders and Hilly Cutler sit down with Kiran Navaratnam to unpack how covered call strategies generate yield, how that yield differs from what a fund actually distributes, and why total return can provide a more complete picture than headline numbers alone. Zayla Saunders is Vice…
Canadian investors are increasingly turning to passive investing as their portfolio foundation of choice. In this episode, special guest Erin Allen and host Zayla Saunders dig into why this trend continues to gain ground, from the evolving DIY investing landscape and the rise of hybrid advice models to the increasing pull of social media on next-gen investors. Zayla Saunders is Vice President of…
Two ETFs can track the same asset class and still deliver very different results. In this episode, hosts Hilly Cutler and Zayla Saunders unpack how major indices—from the S&P 500 and Russell to MSCI and FTSE—are actually constructed, the different methodologies at play, and how they shape portfolio construction, from large-cap overlap to overlooked emerging market exposure. Zayla Saunders is Vice…
When it comes to accessing international equity, Canadian investors have options. In this episode, special guest Stephanie Ng joins hosts Zayla Saunders and Hilly Cutler to unpack Canadian Depositary Receipts (CDRs)—what they are, how they work, and why they’re a uniquely Canadian approach to global investing. Zayla Saunders is Vice President of ETF Online Distribution at BMO Global Asset…
Behind every ETF trade is a market structure that most investors never see. In this episode, special guest Roy Dimitrov takes hosts Hilly Cutler and Zayla Saunders into the engine room to explain what market makers really do, bust some of the biggest myths around ETF trading, and unpack why active ETFs may be the industry's next big growth story. Zayla Saunders is Vice President of ETF Online…
With headlines flying and AI valuations under the microscope, how do you know what actually matters for your portfolio? In this episode, special guest Sadiq Adatia joins hosts Zayla Saunders and Hilly Cutler to share the framework his team uses to separate short-term noise from real shifts—and where he's finding opportunity as markets weigh strong earnings against growing uncertainty. Zayla…
What if you could get the broad exposure of an index ETF, with a little extra 'alpha' potential built in? In this episode, special guest Roxane Lapenna joins host Hilly Cutler to unpack the new BMO Market+ ETF suite and the disciplined, rules-based approach behind it — and why this hybrid strategy may be especially timely as fee scrutiny reshapes the investment landscape. Hilly Cutler is Director…
From record ETF inflows to a broadening AI story reshaping global equity markets, the investment landscape continues to evolve. In this episode, special guest Bipan Rai joins hosts Zayla Saunders and Hilly Cutler to unpack his quarterly portfolio strategy, and what it all means for investor positioning as Q3 gets underway. Zayla Saunders is Vice President of ETF Online Distribution at BMO Global…
AI is driving the market, but is it still in the early innings, or has the rally already run too far? In this episode, special guest Jeremy Yeung joins hosts Zayla Saunders and Hilly Cutler to break this down, including why the AI supply chain may present a more compelling opportunity than the hyperscalers, and what it takes to stay ahead in one of the fastest-moving sectors in the market today.…
Inflation remains an important consideration in portfolio construction, particularly as diversification within traditional financial assets can be less reliable across market environments. In this episode, special guest Brock Smusiak joins hosts Zayla Saunders and Hilly Cutler to discuss how ETFs across commodities, gold and inflation-linked bonds can help address portfolio risks within that…
When it comes to accessing international equity, Canadian investors have options. In this episode, special guest Stephanie Ng joins hosts Zayla Saunders and Hilly Cutler to unpack Canadian Depositary Receipts (CDRs)—what they are, how they work, and why they're a uniquely Canadian approach to global investing. Zayla Saunders is Vice President of ETF Online Distribution at BMO Global Asset…
