TDAM Talks

TD Asset Management, TDAM, Ingrid Macintosh

The TDAM Talks Podcast is a podcast where we dive deep into the world of investment markets. We'll share the latest trends and, insightful analysis, and uncover strategies that will help you navigate the complex landscape of investing. read less
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Why 2025 Could Be a Game-Changer for Real Estate Investors
3d ago
Why 2025 Could Be a Game-Changer for Real Estate Investors
Real estate has increasingly captured the attention of investors due to its ability to add stability, growth, and resilience to portfolios. This asset class fits a broad portfolio from an asset allocation perspective due to its equity-like returns, bond-like volatility, and capacity to help create opportunities for performance during certain parts of the market cycle. So, why may investors want to consider incorporating real estate investments into their portfolios, particularly in 2025?Join Ingrid Macintosh, Vice President, TD Wealth, Head of Global Marketing, Client & Colleague Enablement and Strategy, TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM) and Andrew Croll, Managing Director, Head of Global Real Estate Investments, TDAM, as they discuss the market environment, the long-term potential of real estate, and key differentiators in TDAM's real estate capabilities, exploring why now may be the time to consider real estate investing as a part of  investors' broader strategy.Highlights include:·         A day in the life of a real estate investing professional (1:28)·         Why may investors want to consider real estate investments for their portfolios? Why in 2025? (3:01)·         Bird's-eye view of real estate performance in different market cycles (4:58)·         TDAM's "3T" valuation process: Transparent, Trusted, True (8:27)·         Making it real: Examples of the main real estate categories (13:20)·         The TDAM advantage: Strategic access to investment opportunities (24:04) For a full transcript in English and French, please visit the TD Asset Management Podcast page: https://www.td.com/ca/en/asset-management/insights/Email any questions or ideas for future episodes to: td.tdamtalks@td.comPlease follow "TD Asset Management" on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/showcase/tdassetmanagement/
A Look at the Year Ahead in 2025 with TD Asset Management's CIO
07-01-2025
A Look at the Year Ahead in 2025 with TD Asset Management's CIO
From AI and the Magnificent Seven to interest rates and tariffs, 2024 has had no shortage of headline-making themes and trends. Market predictions of all stripes were set aside in the wake of unexpected and sustained equity outperformance, and a too-close-to-predict U.S. presidential election with far-reaching implications. Rounding out 2024, how has the year performed versus expectations, and what might be some themes worth watching for 2025?Join Ingrid Macintosh, Vice President, TD Wealth, Head of Global Marketing, Client & Colleague Enablement and Strategy, TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM) and David Sykes, Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, TDAM to review 2024 and set the stage for the year ahead, with comprehensive insights on asset classes, sectors and outliers.Highlights include: 1:22 -  How have 2024 markets performed against David's initial predictions for the year and how does he feel about the year ahead?3:39 - What might be ahead for U.S. and global markets for 2025?6:45 - What is the outlook for real estate and infrastructure?10:10 - Where are interest rates headed next year?15:16 - What are some opportunities and themes to watch in 2025? For a full transcript in English and French, please visit the TD Asset Management Podcast page: https://www.td.com/ca/en/asset-management/insights/Email any questions or ideas for future episodes to: td.tdamtalks@td.comPlease follow "TD Asset Management" on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/showcase/tdassetmanagement/
PART THREE: A Chat on Fourth Quarter Market Events aka "The Equity Roundtable"
31-12-2024
PART THREE: A Chat on Fourth Quarter Market Events aka "The Equity Roundtable"
As we close out 2024, the U.S. economy remains a focal point, with the election, market trends and shifting economic health all under the microscope as the presidency shifts to Trump 2.0. Meanwhile, the transformative impact of AI on industries is accelerating, driving productivity and industry adoption. Consumer sentiment in the wake of inflation and affordability concerns are reshaping spending habits as companies seek to improve data and AI to deliver personalized products faster. With these key themes at the forefront, what's been the story for 2024 and what might lie ahead for 2025?Join  Damian Fernandes, Managing Director, Portfolio Manager, TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM), Vitali Mossounov, Vice President & Director, Co-Lead of Research, TDAM and Jose Alancherry, Vice President, Retail Client Portfolio Management, TDAM for an engaging Q4 roundtable chat about the forces driving change, and how businesses and consumers are adapting to meet new challenges and opportunities.Highlights:1:00 - Are consumers back in an optimistic mood?3:50 - How have consumer's preferences changed?  Are we going back to 2019 or have habits changed?12:30 - Holiday gift ideas for the roundtable contributors?   For a full transcript in English and French, please visit the TD Asset Management Podcast page: https://www.td.com/ca/en/asset-management/insights/Email any questions or ideas for future episodes to: td.tdamtalks@td.comPlease follow "TD Asset Management" on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/showcase/tdassetmanagement/
PART ONE: A Chat on Fourth Quarter Market Events aka "The Equity Roundtable"
19-12-2024
PART ONE: A Chat on Fourth Quarter Market Events aka "The Equity Roundtable"
As we close out 2024, the U.S. economy remains a focal point, with the election, market trends and shifting economic health all under the microscope as the presidency shifts to Trump 2.0. Meanwhile, the transformative impact of AI on industries is accelerating, driving productivity and industry adoption. Consumer sentiment in the wake of inflation and affordability concerns are reshaping spending habits as companies seek to improve data and AI to deliver personalized products faster. With these key themes at the forefront, what's been the story for 2024 and what might lie ahead for 2025?Join  Damian Fernandes, Managing Director, Portfolio Manager, TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM), Vitali Mossounov, Vice President & Director, Co-Lead of Research, TDAM and Jose Alancherry, Vice President, Retail Client Portfolio Management, TDAM for an engaging Q4 roundtable chat about the forces driving change, and how businesses and consumers are adapting to meet new challenges and opportunities.Highlights:1:32      What are the key takeaways on the U.S. election, markets and economy?13:00   What is the current landscape for AI? What impacts have we seen on industries? For a full transcript in English and French, please visit the TD Asset Management Podcast page: https://www.td.com/ca/en/asset-management/insights/Email any questions or ideas for future episodes to: td.tdamtalks@td.comPlease follow "TD Asset Management" on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/showcase/tdassetmanagement/
Gold, Oil and Metals – A 2024 Commodities Roundup
05-12-2024
Gold, Oil and Metals – A 2024 Commodities Roundup
2024 has been a turbulent year for commodities, marked by record highs and surprising lows across the sector. From Donald Trump's recent presidential victory to global economic and political uncertainty, and the rapid growth in energy demand driven by the electric vehicle boom, investors may face ambiguity in the commodities market. How has 2024 shaped up for the ever-changing sector and what's in store in 2025?Join Ingrid Macintosh, Vice President, TD Wealth, Head of Global Marketing, Client & Colleague Enablement and Strategy, TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM), Hussein Allidina, CFA, Managing Director, Head of Commodities, TDAM and Humza Hussain, CFA, Vice President & Director, TDAM, as they review the key events shaping commodities over the past year, and explore what lies ahead. Highlights include: 1:07        How might Donald Trump's recent presidential victory impact commodity prices?2:27        What's the story behind recent gold prices?3:58        What might be ahead for Energy given the growth of electric vehicles?8:50        How did commodities perform in 2024, and how did TDAM's dedicated commodities strategy perform in comparison?12:56        How might investors rebalance their portfolios to increase their commodity exposure? For a full transcript in English and French, please visit the TD Asset Management Podcast page: https://www.td.com/ca/en/asset-management/insights/Email any questions or ideas for future episodes to: td.tdamtalks@td.comPlease follow "TD Asset Management" on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/showcase/tdassetmanagement/
Setting up the Alpha Lab - the science behind Quantitative Investing
23-10-2024
Setting up the Alpha Lab - the science behind Quantitative Investing
When considering fundamental versus quantitative investing, the two are often looked at as art versus science, but what does this mean in practice? As datasets continue to grow in size and complexity, quantitative strategies seek to use a data-driven, systematic methodology that seeks to fulfil a variety of mandates, from alpha generation to low volatility and everything in between, all while balancing risk and return. Join Ingrid Macintosh, Vice President, TD Wealth, Head of Global Marketing, Client & Colleague Enablement and Strategy, TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM), Julien Palardy, Managing Director, Head of Quantitative and Passive Investing, TDAM and Philip Gendreau, Vice President, Quantitative Equity, TDAM, as they discuss how quantitative strategies are built, how the landscape for these strategies is changing alongside technological advancements, and explore the benefits of this data-driven approach to capture alpha.1:32 What is quantitative investing and what are the benefits?  3:05 What is the distinction between fundamental and quantitative investing?  6:50 How is AI impacting the landscape of quantitative investing?  9:22 The art behind creating a quantitative strategy  16:57 Why did TDAM rename our Quantitative strategies to Disciplined Equity Alpha strategies?  For a full transcript in English and French, please visit the TD Asset Management Podcast page: https://www.td.com/ca/en/asset-management/insights/Email any questions or ideas for future episodes to: td.tdamtalks@td.comPlease follow "TD Asset Management" on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/showcase/tdassetmanagement/
Harris vs Trump - A TDAM Talks take on the U.S. Elections
12-09-2024
Harris vs Trump - A TDAM Talks take on the U.S. Elections
In this second podcast covering the upcoming U.S. Elections, policies are more important than ever.Highlights Include:- Biden drops out of the race, what is the difference today? (0:55)- What is the difference between winning the popular vote and winning the electoral college? (1:51)- What are the four scenario's for the U.S. Election? (4:00)- How will the proposed change in tariffs impact the market? (5:50)- What is the contrast between Harris and Trump on taxation policy? (9:35)- Immigration - what are the policies presented in these campaigns and will they have an impact on markets? (10:30)- What will the impact of the U.S. Election be on the Canadian Economy? (12:45)- Inflation, Rates, fixed income - what should we expect? (17:40)- Should we expect any change in the trajectory in the tech market? (20:10)- If considering volatility - what is the worst case scenario outcome in November? (24:05)- What would a Harris win look like? (27:45)- What can investors expect three-four months from now, what about two years? (29:40)Don't forget to listen in to our earlier podcast on U.S. Elections on your favourite app - or the TDAM page: https://www.td.com/ca/en/asset-management/insights/summary/trump-vs-biden-podcast   For a full transcript in English and French, please visit the TD Asset Management Podcast page: https://www.td.com/ca/en/asset-management/insights/Email any questions or ideas for future episodes to: td.tdamtalks@td.comPlease follow "TD Asset Management" on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/showcase/tdassetmanagement/
Market Volatility? Been there, done that!
20-08-2024
Market Volatility? Been there, done that!
After a period of relative calm and a long bull run that started in the summer of 2022, market volatility has made a comeback amidst emerging reports of slower economic growth. Should investors be concerned? Is this a normal part of themarket cycle, or could this be a window of opportunities for investors with a long-term view or for anyone sitting on the sidelines?Join Ingrid Macintosh, Vice President, TD Wealth, Head of Global Marketing, Client & Colleague Enablement and Strategy, TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM), Justin Flowerday, Managing Director, Head of Public Equities, TDAM,Doug Warwick, Managing Director, Portfolio Manager, TDAM, and Jennifer Nowski, Vice President & Director, Portfolio Manager, TDAM, as they discusscurrent market conditions and the future state of equity markets.Highlights include: The current state of equity marketsWas the recent market correction a reason for investors to panic?What is the interest rate outlook going forward?How is TDAM leveraging modern investing tools and acumen?What are some of the different sectors and geographicalopportunities that investors with a long-term view can benefit from? For a full transcript in English and French, please visit the TD Asset Management Podcast page: https://www.td.com/ca/en/asset-management/insights/Email any questions or ideas for future episodes to: td.tdamtalks@td.comPlease follow "TD Asset Management" on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/showcase/tdassetmanagement/
A Q2 Equity Roundtable with the Portfolio Managers - Part One
13-06-2024
A Q2 Equity Roundtable with the Portfolio Managers - Part One
Given the exceptional strength of the equity market in the second quarter, the global indices inching towards all-time highs and the growing dissonance in investors' market perceptions, our portfolio managers have a plethora of engaging topics to discuss. Join Damian Fernandes, Managing Director, Portfolio Manager, TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM), Benjamin Gossack, Managing Director, Portfolio Manager, TDAM, and Jose Alancherry, Vice President, Retail Client Portfolio Management, TDAM, for an engaging three-part Q2 roundtable chat on the equity market.In this first part of the chat, our portfolio managers discuss the emerging global industrial supercycle, underlying fundamentals pushing equity markets to new highs and the diversification difficulties arising from the new Artificial Intelligence (AI) theme.Highlights include:Global industrial supercycle: Are industrials the real generals of this market? (1:10)A party is going on in the markets - Why are investors disinterested? (2:55)Do the fundamentals justify the equity market performance? (4:50)Exciting and terrifying: Diversification difficulties stemming from AI spending (9:00) For a full transcript in English and French, please visit the TD Asset Management Podcast page: https://www.td.com/ca/en/asset-management/insights/Email any questions or ideas for future episodes to: td.tdamtalks@td.comPlease follow "TD Asset Management" on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/showcase/tdassetmanagement/
From Cacao to Crude... What is happening in the commodities market?
28-05-2024
From Cacao to Crude... What is happening in the commodities market?
Commodities are another class of assets, just like stocks and bonds. From precious metals to food and energy sources, they are the building blocks for all goods and services. Commodities. Historically, this asset class has demonstrated a low correlation to the prices of stocks and bonds. This makes commodities a valuable source of diversification and a significant lever for investors' looking to add returns and reduce risk in their portfolios. Join Ingrid Macintosh, Vice President, TD Wealth, Head of Global Sales Enablement, Marketing and Digital Strategy, TDAsset Management Inc. (TDAM), Hussein Allidina, Managing Director, Head of Commodities, TDAM and Roxane Lapenna, Vice President & Director, Retail Client Portfolio Management, TDAM, as they discuss the opportunities in the world of commodities. Highlights include: 1:50TDAM's approach to capturing value in commodities4:19Why is cocoa making news headlines?6:45The role of precious metals and energy in portfolio diversification 14:32How investors can profit from an allocation to commodities 19:25Looking back at commodities performance in 2022 For a full transcript in English and French, please visit the TD Asset Management Podcast page: https://www.td.com/ca/en/asset-management/insights/Email any questions or ideas for future episodes to: td.tdamtalks@td.comPlease follow "TD Asset Management" on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/showcase/tdassetmanagement/