Investments Unplugged podcast
Check out our insightful, lively podcast (over 23,000 listeners and over 54,000 downloads) for access to ideas from a range of experts who cover current market happenings, as well as investment trends and opportunities.
Episode 95: Investing, happily, ever after—is your portfolio set for a fairytale ending? (part 1)
June 18, 2024 | Ep. 95
What comes to mind when we think of fairytales? Fairytales are a means to teach children about opportunities, risks, and how to navigate a complex world. While they usually end happily ever after, the path to get there is usually riddled with challenges.
In part one of this two-part series of Investments Unplugged, we look at the economy and equity markets through a fairytale lens. We pay particular attention to how children’s classics are relatable to managing risks and uncovering opportunities in the current investment landscape.
Tune into our new episode to learn more.
Episode 94: Explore the alternative route to your financial destination—Market Insights Monthly Special Edition
May 31, 2024 | Ep. 94
Strengthen your defence and sharpen your offence with Manulife liquid alternatives.
Join us as we unveil our two new alternative fixed-income solutions. Hear from the lead portfolio managers of these strategies Chris Chapman and Roshan Thiru as they outline their investment approaches and delve into the key differentiators that set their teams apart.
Tune into our new episode to learn more.
Episode 93: Investing in real assets —Market Insights Monthly Special Edition
May 3, 2024 | Ep. 93
Sticky inflation, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical risks. Now isn’t exactly the time to let your guard down.
Tune in to our new podcast episode with special guests Senior Portfolio Manager Eric Menzer, and Senior Managing Director Alex Catterick as they chat about private markets, alternative investments, and the importance of including real assets in your portfolios.
Don’t miss out on this special edition of Investments Unplugged.
About our hosts
Kevin Headland, CIM
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As Co-Chief Investment Strategist, Kevin has a range of responsibilities, from market and economic analysis to investor education. He analyzes and interprets the economy and markets on behalf of Manulife Investment Management, and works with the portfolio management teams to provide clients and investment intermediaries with guidance and commentary on strategies and asset allocation weightings.
Education: Bachelor of Commerce, Finance Major, Concordia University
Joined company: 2002
Began career: 2000
Macan Nia, CFA
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As Co-Chief Investment Strategist, Macan has a range of responsibilities, from market and economic analysis to investor education. He analyzes and interprets the economy and markets on behalf of Manulife Investment Management, and works with the portfolio management teams to provide clients and investment intermediaries with guidance and commentary on strategies and asset allocation weightings.
Education: Honors Business Administration, Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario
Joined company: 2008
Began career: 2011
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