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First Trust ROI Podcast

First Trust ROI Podcast

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On the ROI podcast, we discuss some of the most important questions facing investment professionals today, ranging from macroeconomic views, to perspectives on the equity and fixed income markets, to insights on practice management. We aim to cut through the noise, examine the data, and provide fresh insights to investment professionals as they help their clients find better ways to invest…seeking to generate attractive returns on their investments.

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  • Ep 70 | Bill Housey | Has the Quality of Junk Improved? | ROI Podcast

    Ep 70 | Bill Housey | Has the Quality of Junk Improved? | ROI Podcast
    Apr 28 2026

    Investors have been on edge this year, as mounting concerns related to geopolitical risk, interest rate risk, and credit risk have contributed to rising volatility. Bill Housey provides his prospective on where investors are and are not being adequately compensated for taking risk.

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    44 mins
  • Ep 69 | Jim Murchie | What Does AI Demand and a War in Iran Mean for Utilities and Energy? | ROI Podcast

    Ep 69 | Jim Murchie | What Does AI Demand and a War in Iran Mean for Utilities and Energy? | ROI Podcast
    Apr 13 2026

    Jim Murchie joins the podcast to break down how the war in Iran may impact the energy sector as well as the misunderstood relationship between AI data centers and consumer utility bills.

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    51 mins
  • Ep 68 | Bob Stein | How Will the War in Iran Impact the Economy and Elections? | ROI Podcast

    Ep 68 | Bob Stein | How Will the War in Iran Impact the Economy and Elections? | ROI Podcast
    Mar 30 2026

    Bob Stein discusses the economic impact of the war in Iran, whether high energy prices will cause inflation, and how the upcoming midterm elections are shaping up.

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    51 mins
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