Bipan Rai
Managing Director, Head of ETF & Structured Solutions Strategy
Bipan Rai joined BMO Global Asset Management in 2024 and currently serves as Head of ETF Strategy, delivering strategic research for the ETF and Structured Solutions team. He is highly regarded for his macroeconomic insights as well as his knowledge of market structure for various asset classes. His focus is on fundamental macro research and the implications for the ETF market place, including economic, monetary and fiscal policy analysis alongside developments in funding and liquidity. Prior to joining BMO GAM, Bipan spent 13 years as a top-ranked strategist at a large Canadian dealer. He has won several awards for his research from various publications (Greenwich Survey, Bloomberg) and is a regular contributor to global business media outlets (BNN/Bloomberg, CNBC, WSJ). He holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University and a Bachelor of Engineering degree (Aerospace Engineering) from Toronto Metropolitan University.
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Donald Trump has been elected the 47th U.S. president. In this special episode, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and your host, Erika Toth, recap the results and digest the market’s reaction. They also discuss several vital themes to keep an eye on in the months ahead as the new administration takes office. Erika Toth is a Director of Institutional and Advisory for Eastern Canada at BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM). She is joined on the podcast by Bipan Rai, Head of ETF Strategy, at BMO GAM. The episode was recorded live on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
Does a soft-landing scenario remain viable? It depends who’s asking. In this episode, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and your host, Erika Toth, explore the humming U.S. economy, while Canada’s faces turbulence in the home stretch of 2024. They also discuss our fourth quarter investment strategy reports and portfolio construction across asset classes. Erika Toth is a Director of Institutional and Advisory for Eastern Canada at BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM). She is joined on the podcast by Bipan Rai, Head of ETF Strategy, at BMO GAM. The episode was recorded live on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
What is currency hedging? And why does it matter? In this special episode, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and your host, Zayla Saunders, take a deep dive into currency strategies, answering your most frequently asked questions and providing two simple takeaways to remember. Zayla Saunders is a Senior Associate for Online Distribution at BMO Exchange Traded Funds. She is joined on the podcast by Bipan Rai, Head of ETF Strategy, at BMO Global Asset Management. The episode was recorded live on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
In its September meeting, the U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in four years. How did markets react to the much-anticipated decision? ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and your host, Erika Toth, delve into the non-standard size move — touching on notable developments and key themes to watch. Erika Toth is a Director of Institutional and Advisory for Eastern Canada at BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM). She is joined on the podcast by Bipan Rai, Head of ETF Strategy, at BMO GAM. The episode was recorded live on Friday, September 20, 2024.
As a shifting economic backdrop fans recession fears in the U.S., is a soft landing still on the table? In this episode, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and your host, Erika Toth, analyze the market outlook. They also discuss our third quarter investment strategy reports and portfolio construction across asset classes. Erika Toth is a Director of Institutional and Advisory for Eastern Canada at BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM). She is joined on the podcast by Bipan Rai, Head of ETF Strategy, at BMO GAM. The episode was recorded live on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
In this special episode, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and your host, Erika Toth, delve into the latest ETF industry flows and the top themes shaping markets amid recent bouts of volatility. They also explore several solutions to stay invested and keep calm when the market is not. Erika Toth is a Director of Institutional and Advisory for Eastern Canada at BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM). She is joined on the podcast by Bipan Rai, Head of ETF Strategy, at BMO GAM. The episode was recorded live on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
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All prices, returns and portfolio weights are as of market close on September 30, 2024, unless otherwise indicated.
All prices, returns and portfolio weights are as of market close on June 30, 2024, unless otherwise indicated.