Episodes

  • Alternative Realities: Democratizing Access to Alternatives

    Alternative Realities: Democratizing Access to Alternatives
    Oct 30 2024
    Season 01 Episode 05 On previous episodes, we’ve discussed what’s called the “democratization of alternatives.” Put simply, alternatives have become more accessible to individuals as the investment vehicles have evolved to address pain points like high minimums and long lockup periods. Dr. David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, is joined by Anastasia Amoroso, the Chief Investment Strategist at iCapital. We’ll hear from Anastasia about what iCapital does to help individuals feel confident investing in alternatives, as well as her perspective on the trends we’re seeing in the market.
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    23 mins
  • Taxes, Deficits, and Federal Debt, Oh My!

    Taxes, Deficits, and Federal Debt, Oh My!
    Oct 30 2024
    Season 11 Episode 05 The U.S election is just a few short weeks away, and many investors are picking through campaign-trail noise to decipher what policies each administration would pursue and their implications. With both Former President Trump’s and Vice President Harris’s campaigns promising hefty amounts of spending but few clues on how it will be funded, the longer-term trajectory for taxes, the deficit, and federal debt is largely uncertain, but must be addressed. Gabriela Santos, Chief Market Strategist for the Americas, is back with Dr. David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist here at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, to discuss the different paths forward for fiscal policy.
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    20 mins
  • The Past, Present, and Future of Fed Independence

    The Past, Present, and Future of Fed Independence
    Oct 23 2024
    Season 11 Episode 04 The Federal Reserve is a political institution that is accountable to Congress, but also to the public, and its independence ensures it can conduct monetary policy in a way that it perceives to be in support of its dual mandate without undue political pressures. However, some candidates have expressed interest in giving other branches of government a say in the Fed’s decision-making process, meaning that this election could have a major impact on how monetary policy is conducted. To explore the implications of any changes to the Federal Reserve’s independence, Gabriela Santos is excited to be back with Dr. David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist here at J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
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    18 mins
  • Alternative Realities: Navigating Alternatives as an Individual Investor

    Alternative Realities: Navigating Alternatives as an Individual Investor
    Oct 23 2024
    Season 01 Episode 04 In this episode, we’re exploring the alternatives landscape from the perspective of the individual investor. Historically, these asset classes have been the domain of institutional capital, but the structure of alternative investment vehicles is evolving in ways that make them more accessible. Individual investors have more access to alternatives as the traditional 60/40 portfolio faces challenges like elevated valuations, positive stock-bond correlation and a negative real yield. To discuss all of these themes. Dr. David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist is joined by Kristin Kallergis, the Global Head of Alternatives for the J.P. Morgan Private Bank.
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    16 mins
  • The Ripple Effects of Regulation

    The Ripple Effects of Regulation
    Oct 23 2024
    Season 11 Episode 03 Federal government regulatory policies have the potential to reshape both the economic landscape and the investment opportunity set and both candidates for president have expressed strong opinions on regulatory issues. However, their attitudes on regulatory oversight appear to vary across industries and issues affecting the economy and society. For investors, it is policy, not politics, that matters most for markets and the economy. To dive deeper into proposed regulatory policies and their potential impacts, Gabriela Santos, Chief Market Strategist for the Americas, is joined by Dr. David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
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    16 mins
  • Alternative Realities: Unlocking Value in Private Markets

    Alternative Realities: Unlocking Value in Private Markets
    Sep 24 2024
    Season 01 Episode 03 With comprehensive oversight and deep expertise in a diverse array of investment vehicles, our mission is to demystify often lesser-known asset classes. By providing clear, real-world examples, we aim to bridge the knowledge gap and empower investors to make informed decisions. On today's episode, Dr. David Kelly is joined by Brandon Robinson, Deputy Head of Private Markets, to discuss the different ways that adding alternatives into a portfolio can enhance clients’ outcomes and the benefits of private market investing.
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    21 mins
  • Navigating Shifts in Global Trade

    Navigating Shifts in Global Trade
    Sep 12 2024
    Season 11 Episode 02 As rising geopolitical tensions and the pandemic fallout have uncovered weaknesses in global supply chains, many nations have begun to rethink their trading relationships. U.S. policy, for example, has turned increasingly nationalistic, with recent administrations implementing tariffs and non-tariff barriers to trade, allocating funds toward domestic development of strategic industries, and proposing other protectionist measures to support domestic activity. Today’s episode discusses whether tariffs have been effective in the past, and explores the investment implications of a more strict trade policy. For this conversation, Gabriela Santos, Chief Market Strategist for the Americas, joins Dr. David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
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    18 mins
  • Alternative Realities: Private Equity Challenges and Opportunities

    Alternative Realities: Private Equity Challenges and Opportunities
    Sep 11 2024
    Season 01 Episode 02 As companies, particularly in the Technology sector, wait longer to IPO, private equity has become an increasingly important way to get exposure to the high growth potential of early-stage companies. For decades, investors have used private equity to supplement their public equity allocations, enhancing returns, reducing volatility, and providing access to secular market trends. Dr. David Kelly is joined by Ashmi Mehrotra, the Co-Head and Portfolio Manager within the Global Private Equity Group at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, to discuss the trends and investment opportunities she’s seeing in the asset class.
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    16 mins