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22:36
2021 Impact Report: Getting to Know the SDGs
Research analysts Kimberly Gifford and Deepon Nag join host Jeffrey Schulze to discuss how ClearBridge's ESG investment framework aligns with the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They explain what the SDGs mean in the context of their fundamental company research and ClearBridge's approach to ESG integration. The role of active managers in furthering the SDGs is one of many topics...
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06:34
The ETF Show - Fixed Income & Income...
Marc Zeitoun, CFA of Columbia Threadneedle Investments discusses flows into fixed income funds and some of the challenges facing advisors right now. Sound Income Strategies Founder David J. Scranton, CLU, ChFC, CFP®, CFA, MSFS also weighs in on opportunities outside of bonds where he is finding yield.
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09:11
Infrastructure Seeing Improved Cash Flow...
In the latest Valuation of Infrastructure Assets, Portfolio Manager Shane Hurst discusses, among other topics, how the increasing speed of the vaccine rollout (especially in the developed world) led to improved visibility in cash flows from toll roads and freight rail, how the outlook for traffic on commuter rail and airports remains limited but is expected to improve through 2021 and how some...
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01:18
Fed Holds Steady at March Meeting
As expected, the FOMC is leaving rates unchanged and keeping up its asset purchase program of $120 billion each month. When asked if the Fed is thinking about thinking about tapering, Chair Powell said the Fed will be looking for substantial further progress before tapering. During the press conference, Powell acknowledged growth, but cautioned that "the economy is a long way from our goals" and...
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06:25
The ETF Show - iShares Morningstar Style Box...
BlackRock's Daniel Prince shares more about the series of enhancements to the iShares Morningstar Style Box ETFs, including benchmark changes and fee reductions. Virtus Newfleet's Nick Rinaldi also joins the show to discuss the launch of a new ETF focused on shorter duration, securitized debt.
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06:32
The ETF Show - Bitcoin vs. Gold, Inflation...
VanEck Deputy Portfolio Manager Ima Casanova shares how gold investors can earn dividends and some of the differences between the safe haven asset and Bitcoin. Wilshire Phoenix Co-Founder and Managing Partner William Herrmann also talks about the launch of a new gold ETF strategy.