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Capital Ideas podcast

Capital Group 330 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

The Capital Ideas podcast brings you the latest investment thinking from Capital Group, one of the world's largest investment management organizations. Each week, portfolio managers, analysts, and economists break down market trends, macroeconomic forces, investing approaches, and lessons learned from personal experience. The podcast aims to help listeners learn how professional investors approach their craft.

Episodes

Investing through the AI transition
Investing through the AI transition Aug 20, 2026 25:59 Equity portfolio manager Brady Enright invested through the dot-com era and is now navigating another period of transformational change driven by AI. His view: while technology evolves, the fundamentals of investing do not. Brady explains why technological change can create enormous opportunity — but also why some companies never recover from missing major transitions. The key isn't predicting eve
The next wave of defense spending
The next wave of defense spending Aug 13, 2026 25:19 Capital Group equity analysts Zach Alexander and Caroline Janin discuss their outlook for the $2.7 trillion defense industry. With ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, defense spending is on the rise amid a geopolitical realignment that may still be in its early stages. Zach and Caroline offer their views on the investment implications.   #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to ca
Who you become when you invest
Who you become when you invest Aug 6, 2026 23:27 For Greg Miliotes, portfolio manager and Investment Group Oversight Chair, becoming an investor isn't about what you'll learn in a book or copying someone else's style. It's about curating your own playbook through a strong mental framework, long-term discipline and the conviction needed to navigate uncertainty. Greg demonstrates how the combination of experience, mistakes and repetition help inve
8 book recommendations for your summer reading list
8 book recommendations for your summer reading list Jul 30, 2026 09:01 Looking for some great reading material on a hot summer day? We've got you covered. Here are eight compelling titles taken straight from the shelves of Capital Group portfolio managers, economists and others.   #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapit
Follow the research, not the crowd
Follow the research, not the crowd Jul 23, 2026 21:49 After more than 30 years as a fixed income portfolio manager, David Hoag has learned to trust the experts and not "invent your own wheel." Driving outcomes for clients starts with following deep research, then applying judgment over time. Hear practical takeaways from David's tenured career, including: A firsthand look at the discipline, accountability and thoughtful decision-making process beh
2026 Midyear Outlook
2026 Midyear Outlook Jul 16, 2026 37:59 Markets remain resilient despite geopolitical tensions, elevated inflation and policy uncertainty. Equity portfolio manager Martin Jacobs and fixed income portfolio manager Chitrang Purani explore what's driving markets today, from AI to the outlook for inflation and interest rates. This episode is adapted from our June 25 webinar, 2026 Midyear Outlook. #CapGroupGlobal   For full disclosures
How Chef Daniel Boulud scaled a restaurant empire with intention
How Chef Daniel Boulud scaled a restaurant empire with intention Jul 9, 2026 24:25 In a highly competitive industry, Chef Daniel Boulud has built an enduring brand defined by excellence over decades. From early days in the kitchen to leading a global restaurant group, he shares what it takes to scale with intention, balance tradition with innovation, and develop teams that sustain excellence over time.   Also in this episode: AI's impact on the restaurant industry - including a
Balancing act: Investing amid the AI boom and the Iran war
Balancing act: Investing amid the AI boom and the Iran war Jul 2, 2026 24:33 Market volatility is coming from multiple directions — the Iran war, the AI boom, rising inflation, weakening consumer demand. In this episode, Capital Group portfolio manager Paul Benjamin shares his thoughts on maintaining a balanced portfolio at a time when the world seems so unbalanced. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights
A hunting dog mindset to investing
A hunting dog mindset to investing Jun 25, 2026 25:30 What does it take to stay ahead in a world of constant disruption? For Harold La, an equity portfolio manager, it's not about predicting the future, it's about putting yourself in a position to see change early, build conviction and stay with it over time.   After nearly three decades investing across global emerging markets in Asia, including India and China, Harold shares an active approach buil
When will homes be affordable again?
When will homes be affordable again? Jun 18, 2026 23:25 The U.S. economy looks resilient based on top-line growth, yet the housing market remains stuck in neutral. Portfolio manager Taylor Hinshaw discusses the disconnect and what it will take for the crucial housing sector, and its broader economic impact, to turn around.   #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice manage
How relentless focus sets Broadcom's CEO apart
How relentless focus sets Broadcom's CEO apart Jun 11, 2026 20:57 For Hock Tan, Broadcom's CEO, obsessive focus is the foundation of how the company operates, from capital allocation and acquisitions to leadership accountability at scale. This conversation breaks down that discipline in action, including: An acquisition framework Where real constraints exist in AI infrastructure Why you should build a skill set, not a career #CapGroupGlobal This content is
Geopolitics and the U.S. midterms
Geopolitics and the U.S. midterms Jun 4, 2026 45:49 Capital Group political economist Matt Miller and Senior Vice President of Government & Regulatory Affairs Reagan Anderson share their views on geopolitical events, including the Iran war, and the outlook for the U.S. midterm elections. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Cap

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