The Upside

The Bank of Canada and your wallet: June 2025 – Ilan Kolet

Today's guest is Ilan Kolet, institutional portfolio manager and member of Fidelity's Global Asset Allocation team. Ilan helps manage billions of dollars on behalf of Canadians. He discusses the latest Bank of Canada rate decision, what it means for Canadians, and what could be next. We'll also dive into the latest tariff news and unpack the U.S. tax bill.
Recorded on June 5, 2025.
At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

What makes Fidelity All-in-One ETFs a popular choice? – Vince Kraljevic

The popular Fidelity All-in-One ETF suite has expanded to include two new options: conservative income and fixed income. On today's episode of The Upside, Vince Kraljevic, ETF Strategist, sits down with host Emily Anonuevo to discuss Fidelity’s larger ETF lineup, how all-in-one ETFs are designed, how they continue to resonate with investors, and the Fidelity All-in-One ETF lineup’s newest expansion.
Recorded on June 2, 2025.
At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

ICYMI: May's top stories and highlights

On today’s Upside, we’ll count down the top five May highlights from our FidelityConnects show. Connects is live daily for advisors, and then available on replay for all as a video podcast. Markets in May began like April, with global markets experiencing volatility. U.S. markets faced challenges due to President Trump’s trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. By mid-May, the market showed signs of recovery, accelerated by eased trade tensions and investor optimism. Canadian stocks have remained stable, as have global markets, notably European and Chinese markets outperforming, driven by strong economic data and investor confidence.
Recorded on May 27, 2025.
At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

An inside look at how young Canadians are investing – Kelly Lannan, Sarah Mocherniak and Audrey Kim

Young Canadians are already taking steps to save, invest and build a strong financial future. On today’s episode, join our panel of Fidelity experts to unpack a recent IPSOS study on young Canadian investing trends. Host Emily Anonuevo sits down with Kelly Lannan, Sarah Mocherniak and Audrey Kim to discuss what platforms young investors are using, who they are looking to for advice and what investing products are resonating with them.
Recorded on April 28, 2025.
At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

Themes driving global markets in May 2025 – Denise Chisholm

Denise Chisholm is a student of history who uses historical probability analysis when looking at the markets in her role as Director of Quantitative Market Strategy. On this episode of The Upside, Denise will share the sectors, trends and underlying indicators moving markets in May 2025 that investors should looking at to evaluate the strength of the market.
Recorded on April 28, 2025.
At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

What does a top portfolio manager look for in dividend-paying companies? – Ramona Persaud

Dividend-focused portfolio manager Ramona Persaud was rated by Morningstar as one of 2024’s top ten female portfolio managers, based on risk-adjusted returns. For Canadian investors, Ramona manages both U.S. and global funds. In this episode of The Upside, she will share what she looks for in a dividend-paying company. Ramona will also reflect on 2025 so far and provide her U.S. and global outlook for the remainder of the year.
Recorded on April 28, 2025.
At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

ICYMI: April's top stories and highlights

We're now into May, and April had no shortage of headlines with several major stories playing out globally. Tariffs and trade wars continue to be top of mind, as was an election for us Canadians. This episode will be reflecting on the month of April featuring top clips from our Fidelity Connects and Upside webcasts, as well as a new interview with Michelle Munro, Director, Tax and Retirement Research, on the tax implications of the federal election.
Recorded on April 29, 2025.
At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

The Bank of Canada and your wallet: April 2025 – Ilan Kolet

Join Ilan Kolet, Institutional Portfolio Manager, as he breaks down the latest Bank of Canada decision to hold the key lending rate at 2.75%, and its impact on inflation, mortgages and your wallet. Ilan, a former Bank of Canada analyst, will also explore how the upcoming federal election could affect Canadians’ finances, and the latest developments in tariff and trade troubles with our southern neighbours.
Recorded on April 17, 2025.
At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

ICYMI: March's top stories and highlights

Catch up on the key moments in March and discover the investment stories that should be on your radar. Tune in to Fidelity’s portfolio managers and subject-matter experts as they share their latest market insights and where they are finding opportunities to protect and grow your hard-earned savings.
Recorded on March 27, 2025.
At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

Reddit asked, we answered: Tax and estate planning highlights – Jacqueline Power and Giselle de Sousa

On today's show, Fidelity Canada’s tax and estate planning experts unpack the Q&A from their recent Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything). Are you looking to leverage a registered account such as an RRSP, TFSA or FHSA to your advantage? Purchasing your first home? Have elderly people in your life and need to consider an estate plan? Or maybe you want to get ahead and set your family up for success? Now is the perfect time to start thinking about smart financial decisions for yourself and loved ones.
Recorded on February 28, 2025.
At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.