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Beyond the Portfolio

Beyond the Portfolio

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 Beyond the Portfolio brings you expert insights from BMO Private Wealth's leading investment strategists. Hosted by Mike Miranda, Head of Investments for BMO Private Wealth, each episode cuts through market noise with focused conversations on investment strategies, market trends, and wealth management approaches. Whether you're an experienced investor or building your portfolio, our experts break down complex financial concepts into practical knowledge you can use. Follow along for episodes that help you navigate your investment journey with clarity and confidence.© Copyright BMO Economics Personal Finance
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  • Capital Markets Assumptions and Themes – Outlook for 2026

    Capital Markets Assumptions and Themes – Outlook for 2026
    Jan 12 2026
    Host Mike Miranda, President, BMO Family Office and Head of Investments, BMO Private Wealth, sits down with Dan Phillips, Chief Investment Officer for BMO U.S. Wealth Management, and Carol Schleif, Chief Market Strategist at BMO Private Wealth, to examine capital markets in 2026, as part of the ongoing Outlook Series. So far in this series, we've covered: equities — how earnings, innovation, and valuations are shaping the stock market; fixed income — how rates, inflation, and credit are redefining portfolio construction; and private markets — how capital formation, exits, and liquidity are evolving. Today, we're stepping back from the individual asset classes and focusing on the big structural forces, the deep currents underneath markets that don't change in months or quarters, but over years and decades. These are the forces that drive where capital flows, where growth comes from, and where risk hides. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide specific financial, investment, tax, legal, or accounting advice and should not be relied upon in that regard. Individual circumstances and current events are critical factors in determining the best strategies to execute. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the participants only as of the date of the recording, they do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organization or company and may change as economic and market conditions dictate. The participants and Bank of Montreal and its affiliates and/or their respective officers, directors or employees may maintain positions in any securities referenced in the presentation. The information presented does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other product to anyone by anyone, including in any jurisdiction in which an offer or solicitation is not authorized or cannot be legally made or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make an offer of solicitation. Any products or services mentioned are made available only in accordance with local law (including applicable securities laws) and only where they may be lawfully offered for sale.] BMO Private Wealth does not accept responsibility for the content of this presentation and makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the content and disclaim responsibility for any errors or omissions or for any loss or damage suffered arising from any use of or reliance on the presentation. If investment advice or other assistance is needed, the services of a qualified professional should be obtained to consider your own circumstances before making any investment decisions. BMO Private Wealth is a brand name for a business group consisting of Bank of Montreal and certain of its affiliates, in providing private wealth management products and services. Not all products and services are offered by all legal entities within BMO Private Wealth. In the United States, BMO Private Wealth is represented by “BMO Wealth Management”, a brand name that refers to BMO Bank N.A. and certain of its affiliates that provide certain investment, investment advisory, trust, banking, and securities products and services. “BMO” is a registered trademark of Bank of Montreal, used under license.
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    35 mins
  • Equity Market Outlook for 2026

    Equity Market Outlook for 2026
    Dec 15 2025
    Host Mike Miranda, President, BMO Family Office and Head of Investments, BMO Private Wealth, sits down with Dan Phillips, Chief Investment Officer for BMO U.S. Wealth Management, Brent Joyce, Chief Investment Strategist at BMO Private Wealth, and Carol Schleif, Chief Market Strategist at BMO Private Wealth, to examine the outlook for equity markets in 2026, as part of the ongoing Outlook Series. The conversation explores where opportunities may emerge across sectors and geographies, how valuation and earnings dynamics are shaping the investment landscape, and key considerations for portfolio positioning as market leadership evolves. Together, Dan, Brent, and Carol provide strategic insights to help investors cut through market noise and focus on what matters most for equity portfolios in the year ahead. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide specific financial, investment, tax, legal, or accounting advice and should not be relied upon in that regard. Individual circumstances and current events are critical factors in determining the best strategies to execute. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the participants only as of the date of the recording, they do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organization or company and may change as economic and market conditions dictate. The participants and Bank of Montreal and its affiliates and/or their respective officers, directors or employees may maintain positions in any securities referenced in the presentation. The information presented does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other product to anyone by anyone, including in any jurisdiction in which an offer or solicitation is not authorized or cannot be legally made or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make an offer of solicitation. Any products or services mentioned are made available only in accordance with local law (including applicable securities laws) and only where they may be lawfully offered for sale.] BMO Private Wealth does not accept responsibility for the content of this presentation and makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the content and disclaim responsibility for any errors or omissions or for any loss or damage suffered arising from any use of or reliance on the presentation. If investment advice or other assistance is needed, the services of a qualified professional should be obtained to consider your own circumstances before making any investment decisions. BMO Private Wealth is a brand name for a business group consisting of Bank of Montreal and certain of its affiliates, in providing private wealth management products and services. Not all products and services are offered by all legal entities within BMO Private Wealth. In the United States, BMO Private Wealth is represented by “BMO Wealth Management”, a brand name that refers to BMO Bank N.A. and certain of its affiliates that provide certain investment, investment advisory, trust, banking, and securities products and services. “BMO” is a registered trademark of Bank of Montreal, used under license.
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    33 mins
  • Private Markets Outlook for 2026

    Private Markets Outlook for 2026
    Nov 24 2025
    Host Mike Miranda, President, BMO Family Office and Head of Investments, BMO Private Wealth, sits down with Rod Larson, Managing Director, Head of Investment Manager Research & Alternatives North America, BMO Private Wealth, and Arthur Diochon, Director, Head of Private Markets Research, North America, BMO North American Investment Manager Research, to explore the road ahead for private markets in 2026, as part of the ongoing Outlook Series. They examine five powerful themes reshaping the landscape: portfolio exit environments, secondary market dynamics creating new access points for investors, AI's far-reaching implications beyond technology sectors, infrastructure opportunities fueled by data center and energy demands, and evolving performance expectations across the private markets spectrum. The conversation addresses how to navigate these forces while tuning out market noise, with Rod and Arthur providing complementary research and execution perspectives that help investors position portfolios for the opportunities and challenges ahead in an increasingly complex private markets environment. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide specific financial, investment, tax, legal, or accounting advice and should not be relied upon in that regard. Individual circumstances and current events are critical factors in determining the best strategies to execute. All opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the participants only as of the date of the recording, they do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organization or company and may change as economic and market conditions dictate. The participants and Bank of Montreal and its affiliates and/or their respective officers, directors or employees may maintain positions in any securities referenced in the presentation. The information presented does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other product to anyone by anyone, including in any jurisdiction in which an offer or solicitation is not authorized or cannot be legally made or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make an offer of solicitation. Any products or services mentioned are made available only in accordance with local law (including applicable securities laws) and only where they may be lawfully offered for sale.] BMO Private Wealth does not accept responsibility for the content of this presentation and makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the content and disclaim responsibility for any errors or omissions or for any loss or damage suffered arising from any use of or reliance on the presentation. If investment advice or other assistance is needed, the services of a qualified professional should be obtained to consider your own circumstances before making any investment decisions. BMO Private Wealth is a brand name for a business group consisting of Bank of Montreal and certain of its affiliates, in providing private wealth management products and services. Not all products and services are offered by all legal entities within BMO Private Wealth. In the United States, BMO Private Wealth is represented by “BMO Wealth Management”, a brand name that refers to BMO Bank N.A. and certain of its affiliates that provide certain investment, investment advisory, trust, banking, and securities products and services. “BMO” is a registered trademark of Bank of Montreal, used under license.
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    32 mins
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