First Trust ROI Podcast
On the ROI podcast, we discuss some of the most important questions facing investment professionals today, ranging from macroeconomic views, to perspectives on the equity and fixed income markets, to insights on practice management. We aim to cut through the noise, examine the data, and provide fresh insights to investment professionals as they help their clients find better ways to invest…seeking to generate attractive returns on their investments.
First Trust ROI Podcast
Latest Episodes
Ep 77 | Jackie Wilke | The Human Edge in an AI World | ROI Podcast
In a world increasingly run by algorithms, is human connection still your biggest competitive advantage? Jackie Wilke joins the podcast to explore why authentic relationships remain a financial professional's greatest edge, even as automation r...
Ep 76 | Bob Carey | New Leadership in Equity Markets…Will It Continue? | ROI Podcast
Despite an ongoing war and shifting interest rate expectations, equity market performance favored small- and mid-cap stocks during the first half of 2026. Bob Carey explains some of the reasons this shift has occurred and breaks down the ...
Ep 75 | Nikki Hsu & Gabriela Privetera | The Road Back to Nuclear Power: Opportunities and Pitfalls Ahead | ROI Podcast
Surging electricity demand from AI data centers and industrial reshoring is driving renewed interest in nuclear power. After years of contraction, the industry may be poised for expansion and reacceleration. In this episode, Bloombe...
Ep 74 | Josef Schuster | What Does History Say About Post-IPO Performance Trends? | ROI Podcast
With the ongoing IPO market activity, Dr. Josef Schuster joins the podcast to discuss his research on the unique performance dynamics that often follow new listings.
Ep 73 | Mandeep Singh | Is the SaaS-Pocalypse Over, and Where Are We in the AI Capex Cycle? | ROI Podcast
Mandeep Singh, global head of Technology Research at Bloomberg Intelligence, joins the podcast to provide an update on the growing impact of artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge innovations.
