Fidelity Answers: The Investment Podcast

What are the challenges - and opportunities - that longevity poses to investors? What are the investment solutions that can support longer lives and how can portfolios benefit? Seb Morton-Clark is joined by the Director of the National Institute for Ageing Nic Palmarini, Fidelity's Global Head of Client Solutions Katie Roberts, and Portfolio Manager Julie-Ann Ashcroft. With additional contributions form Global Head of Macro Salman Ahmed. Click here for an extended interview with Salman on what older populations mean for economies and the wider world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An ageing global population is set to bring profound pressures to bear on the macroeconomic models and norms of the past century. Can we make it all work? Here Fidelity International's Global Head of Macro Salman Ahmed discusses the likely impact on inflation, taxation, public debt and inequality, and the choices policymakers will have to make in response. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Indian renewables operators to Bangkok banks, the Asia high yield market has moved on from China’s property sector problems, and annualised returns over the last three years are running in double digits. But what are the risks? Stuart Rumble and Taosha Wang talk to fund managers Tae Ho Ryu and Terrence Pang. We also hear from Fidelity Asia economist Peiqian Liu on the latest macro signals and portfolio manager Theresa Zhou on China’s stock market rally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doubts over interest rates and the over-concentration of stock markets hint at a need for more robust, diversified portfolios going into the final months of 2025. Seb Morton-Clark and co-host Caroline Shaw assess the risks - and what we should be doing about them - with portfolio managers James Durance and Tristan Purcell. With additional contributions from real estate credit analyst Othman El Iraki. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Companies' spend into artificial intelligence has been immense. But we're yet to see the tangible output of that investment. Should investors care? Portfolio managers Rosanna Burcheri and (self-confessed AI sceptic) Dmitry Solomakhin, plus technology analyst Jonny Tseng, join Seb Morton-Clark to discuss their thinking around AI. Watch more from Jonny's research trip to Silicon Valley here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Labubu dolls to EVs to AI, 2025 has turned up the volume on Chinese products and Chinese ideas, but it’s a tune financial investors need to listen to carefully. Hosts Stuart Rumble and Taosha Wang are joined by portfolio managers Cynthia Chen and Dale Nicholls to discuss the changing trends of Chinese consumers, and whether it can support the sort of growth that the government and global investors are looking for. And Fidelity's Asia economist Peiqian Liu shares an update on the macro backdrop and the impact of the latest tariff announcements on the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long-dated US Treasuries, the most popular go to assets in times of uncertainty, have done a disappointing job this year of dampening volatility in portfolios. So what might you favour instead? Fund managers Mike Riddell and Tim Foster join Seb Morton-Clark and Katie Roberts to discuss what investors need to consider when they're looking for the bonds that can shore up their allocations. And analyst Andressa Tezine explains why 2025 might be the year for emerging markets and where to look for yield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Through adversity comes opportunity. Six months ago it was unthinkable to back European stock markets over those in the United States. But through a period of substantial change in policy, and even the post-war globalisation consensus itself, that debate has become a live one. Host Seb Morton-Clark is joined by Director Charlie Wood and Fund Managers Marcel Stotzel and Ashish Bhardwaj to discuss whether investors should stick with the new US or look elsewhere. And analyst Emma Newey Clark explains to Patrick Graham how she's scenario planning for what happens next in the pharmaceutical sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China has responded well to the US trade war. But other, domestically-focused economies, could fare even better. Fidelity fund manager George Efstathopoulos and Asia Economist Peiqian Liu join hosts Stuart Rumble and Taosha Wang to discuss China's prospects for the year ahead and how tariffs could reconfigure investment trends across the region as a whole. With additional contributions from analyst Kitty Yang on why there's now money to be made in Japanese banks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An opportunity for the euro? Time to buy gold? Or the advantages of cash in a crisis where interest rates aren’t already at zero. The opportunities and risks of a period of profound volatility on markets dominate the latest Fidelity Answers podcast with fund managers Talib Sheikh and Caroline Shaw. (This discussion was recorded on April 9th). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tariffs and chip export bans don't sound like good news for Asian technology companies. But Fidelity fund manager Tina Tian and equities analyst Jonathan Tseng actually view current geopolitical tension as a positive for investors in the region. Why? Find out as they discuss all things Asia innovation with hosts Stuart Rumble and Taosha Wang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bottom up? Top down? What’s the best way to look for opportunities in volatile bond markets? Fidelity fund managers James Durance and Mike Riddell talk to hosts Rosie McMellin and Ben Moshinsky about how they’re responding to a sudden shift in the market narrative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do thousands of company meetings tell investors about the state of the world in 2025? What do leadership teams think about the impact of a new US administration? Where can investors seek value in China? And how are companies embracing AI? Fidelity International’s annual Analyst Survey answers these questions and more. Ben Moshinsky is joined by Co-Chief Investment Officer Niamh Brodie-Machura, and analysts Evan Delaney, Alex Dong and Emma Newey Clark to dig through the results. You can read Fidelity International's 2025 Analyst Survey in full on your local Fidelity website or here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we wrap up 2024, investors remain divided on the future of the Chinese stock market. Bullish investors are betting on policy support to spark a rebound, while the sceptics see structural challenges capping gains in equities. Who is right? Is China a treasure trove or a value trap? What more can policymakers do to restore confidence? And how should stock pickers adapt to an evolving Chinese economy? In this special episode, Marty Dropkin, Head of Equities, Asia Pacific, investigates both sides of this debate with the help of two veteran portfolio managers at Fidelity International: Dale Nicholls, who plays China bull, and Nick Price, who presents the bear case. With an additional contribution from Asia Economist Peiqian Liu. READ Read a summary of this episode here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If 2024 was the year of elections, 2025 is the year when all of those decisions come home to roost. As the world’s major economies take increasingly divergent paths in the search of growth - where should investors be looking for opportunities? Carsten Roemheld, Capital Markets Strategist at Fidelity, is joined by Steve Ellis, Global Chief Investment Officer for Fixed Income, Rosanna Burcheri, an equities Portfolio Manager, and Marty Dropkin, Head of Equities for Asia Pacific, to discuss this and how they are positioning for the year ahead. You can read Fidelity International's 2025 Outlook in full here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that America's most popular free iPhone app last year and the world's favourite fast fashion brand the year before were both created by Chinese companies? The rise of online shopping platforms like Temu and Shein are evidence that China is no longer just selling goods to the rest of the world, but exporting entire e-commerce business models. In this episode, Marty Dropkin, Head of Equities, Asia Pacific, is joined by portfolio manager Hyomi Jie and investment analyst Sherry Qin to discuss the origin of Chinese e-commerce platforms and follow their journey across the world. With additional contributions from investment analyst Elroy Ng. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to decarbonising the world - the scale of the challenge can feel overwhelming. It’s going to need astronomical levels of capital, a reconfiguration of markets, and radical regulation. And it needs to happen fast. If you’re an investor trying to align portfolios with climate pathways as well as capture all of the opportunities that are out there related to the energy transition - it's a lot to think about. In this edition of Fidelity Answers, Katie Constance, Head of Sustainability for European distribution, is joined by Gabriel Wilson-Otto, Head of Sustainable Investing Strategy, and Portfolio Managers Kris Atkinson and James Richards to discuss the practical steps investors can take, where the risks lie, and importantly where to look for those opportunities. With additional contributions from Adrian Benedict and Nina Flitman. You can read our practitioners guide in full here, or on your local Fidelity website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China has come out with a string of policies that are targeted to reinvigorate economic growth. Some of the policies are adding leverage to the government’s balance sheet. A question that investors are asking is: how much more will China realistically spend to stimulate the economy? So far, these policies have focused on shoring up demand - unlike after the financial crisis, when China spent trillions of renminbi to expand supply. That is an importance difference because it implies policymakers remain disciplined in the way they choose to manage debt. Marty Dropkin, Head of Equities, Asia Pacific, asks Fidelity International’s Director of Research for Fixed Income, Asia Pacific, Bich Nguyen, and Fixed Income Portfolio Manager, Tae Ho Ryu, about how investors should approach the issue. With an additional contribution from Portfolio Manager Olivia He. This episode was recorded on September 12th, 2024, before the most recent policy measures were announced. READ Read a summary of this episode here. Read our analysis on how China keeps its debt in order here. For a more in-depth take on China’s bond market, listen to the previous podcast episode on the renminbi here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bonus episode, we're hearing about three investment ideas that are exciting Fidelity’s Asia portfolio managers and how they play into the megatrends of artificial intelligence, the energy transition, and shifting supply chains. Marty Dropkin, Head of Equities, Asia Pacific, is joined by Monica Li, Fidelity International’s Director of Research for China. With additional contributions from three of the company’s portfolio managers who have recently returned from a research trip in China: Dale Nicholls, Taosha Wang, and Madeleine Kuang. READ To read more on the three megatrends discussed in this podcast, please visit fidelityinternational.com Marty and Monica also discussed the Third Plenum - an important economic policy meeting that took place recently. For our analysis on that, read this article here. For a more in-depth take on China’s currency and interest rates, listen to the previous podcast episode on the renminbi here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing numbers of investors are turning to active ETFs. What’s behind this boom, and what role can they play in portfolios? Ben Moshinsky is joined by Stefan Kuhn, Fidelity International’s Head of ETF Distribution for Europe, Caroline Shaw, multi asset Portfolio Manager, and Andrew Craswell, Head of Client Relationship Management at Brown Brothers Harriman to discuss what makes an active ETF active, and how they’re reshaping the investment landscape. With additional contributions from Portfolio Manager Ilia Chelomianski. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.