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Recent Podcasts
What did markets earn over the summer — and what does the back-to-school season mean for investors? In this episode, host Hilly Cutler sits down with Matt Montemurro to assess how equities, bonds, and commodities performed over the past few months, where ETF flows are heading, and what key themes — from Fed rate decisions to the AI trade and upcoming mega IPOs — could shape the final quarter of 2026. Hilly Cutler is Director of Portfolio Consulting and Senior Portfolio Consultant at BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM) and Matt Montemurro is Head of Fixed Income and Equity Index ETFs at BMO GAM. This episode was recorded live on Monday, September 14, 2026.
In this encore episode, Darim Abdullah joins hosts Zayla Saunders and Hilly Cutler to examine the differences in U.S. equity exposure — from the concentration risks of market-cap-weighted indices to how equal weighting can broaden a portfolio’s return drivers and reduce reliance on a handful of mega-cap names. Zayla Saunders is Vice President of ETF Online Distribution at BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM) and Hilly Cutler is Director of Portfolio Consulting and Senior Portfolio Consultant at BMO GAM. They are joined by Darim Abdullah, Director of ETFs and Portfolio Consulting at BMO GAM. This episode was recorded live on June 1, 2026.
Canada’s trade war with the U.S. is escalating — but the economy has proven surprisingly resilient. Bipan Rai sits down with RBC Capital Markets’ Jason Daw to discuss tariffs, fiscal firepower, the Bank of Canada’s next move and what’s driving long-term bond yields higher. This podcast was recorded on September 1, 2026.
From chasing last year’s winners to sitting in cash too long, small decisions can work against long-term results. Zayla Saunders, Hilly Cutler and Erika Toth break down common ETF investing mistakes and practical ways to avoid them. Zayla Saunders is Vice President of ETF Online Distribution at BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM). She is joined by Erika Toth, Director and Head of ETF and Portfolio Consulting at BMO GAM, and Hilly Cutler, Director of Portfolio Consulting and Senior Portfolio Consultant at BMO GAM. The episode was recorded live on Monday, August 31, 2026.
Strategy & Insights
Actionable research, performance data and ETF education.
Strategy & Insights
Actionable research, performance data and ETF education.