The Living Market podcast
A weekly synopsis of market themes and trends
Are equities a good hedge against inflation?
Is inflation bad for stocks? Ashish Utarid, Assistant Vice-President, Investment Strategy at IG Wealth Management, went back through 76 years of market data to test that assumption, and the answer is more nuanced than most investors might expect. Stocks have been at least partial inflation hedges across most of the range we've actually lived through. The real risk isn't the inflation level itself; it's the policy response and whether that response tips the economy into a downturn.
The Living Market podcast with host Philip Petursson
Inflation. Volatility. Bears and Bulls. There’s a lot to unpack in the markets – especially right now. Host Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, brings clarity to the markets by sharing his views on the trends dominating the investment landscape and how they impact your financial life. Available now on your favourite podcast listening app.
SPECIAL PODCAST
Getting your will and executor right
You have a will. But when did you last review it, and does the person you've named as executor truly understand what they're taking on? In this special edition of The Living Market, host Aurèle Courcelles, IG’s Vice-President, Tax and Estate Planning, is joined by Dan Britton, IG’s AVP, Tax and Estate Planning and Devon Miller, VP, Partnerships and Distribution at ClearEstate. Together, they explore why a will that made sense years ago may no longer reflect your current reality, what the executor role truly demands, and how estate disputes — even in close families — often begin not with money, but with surprises.
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About Philip Petursson
Philip Petursson is IG’s chief spokesperson on market and investment news and trends that impact Canadian investors. A wealth management industry veteran, he has over 25 years of experience in a variety of senior leadership roles specializing in investments, and capital markets research and strategy.
Philip’s natural ability to communicate data with both expertise and simplicity helps IG advisors and clients confidently navigate changing market conditions and stay focused on their goals.