E22 - A Closer Look at Q2 Earnings, Nasdaq & Emerging Markets

With companies starting to announce their second quarter earnings, a fragile market confidence hangs in the balance. Will optimism remain through the second half of the year? Or should you begin to pre-position the portfolio for a bear market? In this timely episode, Mark Raes, Head of Product, BMO Global Asset Management, speaks with Chris Heakes and Chris McHaney, two Portfolio Managers and ETF Specialists at BMO Global Asset Management, about different scenarios and strategies to make the best of these unique times.   Resources mentioned in the podcast: BMO NASDAQ 100 Equity Index ETF (Ticker: ZNQ) BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (Ticker: ZEM) BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (Ticker: ZLB) BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (Ticker: ZEB) BMO MSCI All Country World High Quality Index ETF (Ticker: ZGQ)   Disclosures: The viewpoints expressed by the Portfolio Manager represent their assessment of the markets at the time of publication. Those views are subject to change without notice at any time without any kind of notice. The information contained herein is not, and should not be construed as, investment, tax or legal advice to any party. Investments should be evaluated relative to the individual’s investment objectives and professional advice should be obtained with respect to any circumstance. Any statement that necessarily depends on future events may be a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in exchange traded funds. Please read the ETF Facts or prospectus before investing. Exchange traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. For a summary of the risks of an investment in the BMO ETFs, please see the specific risks set out in the prospectus. BMO ETFs trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value and may trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase the risk of loss. Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination. BMO ETFs are managed by BMO Asset Management Inc., which is an investment fund manager and a portfolio manager, and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal. ®/™Registered trade-marks/trade-mark of Bank of Montreal, used under licence.

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