Active Insights

Opportunity and risk in the North American equity and high-yield markets

While a repeat of last year’s performance isn’t the most likely outcome, the North American equity and high-yield bond markets appear poised to deliver very respectable returns in 2020. In this video, portfolio manager Dan Bastasic offers perspective and insight on Canadian dividend-paying equities, stock valuations south of the border, high-yield spreads and expected returns, and central bank policy.

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Opportunities for alpha across the globe

After a very strong year for the U.S. equity market, many investors are looking elsewhere for opportunities to outperform in 2020. In this video, portfolio manager Clément Gignac explains why he believes emerging markets, the Eurozone and Canada could offer some of the year’s most attractive returns. He also discusses the fixed-income landscape, his monetary policy outlook and the recent enhancements to the iA Wealth Managed Portfolios.

 

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Opportunities in the North American Equity Market

After a very strong 2019, many investors are wondering how long of a runway North American equity markets have for continued positive returns. In this video, portfolio manager Donny Moss lays out his expectations for 2020 and identifies the sectors he’s favouring and avoiding. He also discusses why he recently took a position in a stock he previously avoided, and offers his thoughts on the Canadian energy sector.

 

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Finding value in overlooked areas of the market

Strong performance across most asset classes this year has many investors concerned about what the markets have in store for 2020. In this video, portfolio manager Peter Prattas puts these concerns into context and shows how the path ahead is filled with opportunity in areas of the market that have largely been overlooked. He also explains how he approaches the question of growth versus value, and discusses how he’s helping investors gain exposure to emerging trends.

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Positioning for a rotation into cyclicals

The continued strength of the developed market consumer, combined with an environment flush with liquidity, creates a solid backdrop for attractive return potential in select pockets of the equity and fixed-income markets. In this video, portfolio manager Sunny Ng identifies the areas where he’s finding opportunity, and explains why cyclical stocks in particular offer excellent prospects for strong performance.

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The outlook for North American equities and high-yield bonds

North American equities and high-yield bonds have had a great run, and it’s likely not over yet. In this video, portfolio manager Dan Bastasic explains why he believes the positive trend line for both asset classes is likely to continue for some time. He also discusses what he thinks has to happen for value to bounce back, and why the recent yield curve inversion—widely viewed as a harbinger of recession—may also be a signal of strong potential for market outperformance.

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An update on IA Clarington Core Plus Bond Fund & IA Clarington Floating Rate Income Fund

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Portfolio manager Jeff Sujitno provides an update on how he’s positioning his mandates and explains his strategies for mitigating risk.

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Navigating uncertainty with quality, responsible investments

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In this video, portfolio manager Andrew Simpson explains how his focus on high-quality global companies with strong ESG credentials has helped him consistently outperform the peer group average over all standard periods. He also highlights two of his favourite stock picks and offers his assessment of the Canadian equity market.

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A balanced approach to credit risk and duration

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Fixed income has been printing outsized returns so far this year, but with the collapse of sovereign yields, longer-term return expectations should be more modest for investors seeking a smooth ride from their bond portfolios. In this video, portfolio manager Jeff Sujitno breaks down the current state of the markets and explains how he’s balancing credit risk and duration. He also walks us through the reasons why some investors are seeing attractive opportunities in negative-yielding bonds, and discusses his overall view of the direction of central bank activity in the U.S. and Canada.

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Opportunity in economy-sensitive global equities

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Trade tensions, economic growth concerns and market volatility have challenged global equity investors throughout 2019. In this video, portfolio manager Mathew Hermary provides an update on IA Clarington Global Equity Fund and explains why he believes some of the best long-term value opportunities can be found in economy-sensitive areas of the market. He also discusses his outlook for earnings and how the Fund has been positioned to benefit from the digital revolution.

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Investing in all-cap U.S. equity opportunities

In an environment where many quality companies are trading at elevated valuations, where should investors look for value stocks with attractive long-term potential? In this video, portfolio manager Joe Jugovic explains why he believes some of the best opportunities are to be found in economy-sensitive sectors, including financials and industrials. He also discusses the trade war, U.S. Federal Reserve policy and how they may impact U.S. equities in the months ahead.

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Dividend growth opportunities in the U.S. and Canada

It’s one thing to pay a strong dividend, but quite another to maintain and grow it over time. In this video, portfolio manager Donny Moss explains why he focuses on identifying high-quality businesses with attractive potential for consistent, long-term dividend growth. He also discusses some of the changes he’s making to IA Clarington U.S. Dividend Growth Fund, and explains his view on the Canadian financials and energy sectors.

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Finding alpha in quality, growth and value

Small- and mid-cap (SMID) stocks have historically offered superior alpha opportunities, but risk-conscious investing in this space requires an active, highly selective approach focused on quality, growing companies trading at attractive valuations. In this video, portfolio manager Peter Prattas discusses where he’s finding opportunities in the SMID space, and how his unique approach gives investors differentiated exposure to emerging growth themes.  

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Uncovering alpha opportunities in a rapidly changing world

The accelerated pace of technology-driven change is creating both opportunities and risks for global equity and fixed-income investors. In this video, portfolio manager Eileen Riley offers her thoughts on global valuations and explains where she’s finding opportunities for outperformance.

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Finding opportunity in challenging global markets

Global equity valuations have rarely been more challenging, but portfolio manager Joe Jugovic is still finding opportunity in select areas of the market. In this video, he offers his insights on the impact central bank policy is having on global stock markets, factors he expects will influence the earnings outlook, and how his unique approach to value investing can help build wealth over the long term.

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Opportunities in equities and high-yield bonds

The markets have had a great start to the year, and the conditions for continued positive momentum are beginning to take shape. In this video, Dan Bastasic explains why the U.S. equity market may be poised to return 12–14% in 2019, and why the high-yield bond market is likely the best place for fixed-income returns this year. He also offers his thoughts on the Canadian equity market and discusses his outlook for corporate earnings.

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Investing in quality and long-term value

The last month of 2018 was a difficult one for equity investors, but for Joe Jugovic, it was a perfect opportunity to top up his positions in some of his favourite value names. In this video, he identifies key areas of the market he believes are best positioned for attractive returns in the months ahead. He also discusses his outlook for value, identifies key risk factors and explains why he believes IA Clarington Global Equity Fund continues to be an excellent choice for investor portfolios.