Best PGIM Fixed Income Podcasts (2024)

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Inflation Shifts and the Bond Market Response 18:20

4d ago18:20

18:20

Amid global market volatility and potential economic shifts, understanding inflation's impact on bond markets is pivotal for informed investing. This episode delves further into this topic with a focus on developed markets such as the U.S. and Eurozone, exploring the potential path of rate cuts, the attractiveness of bonds versus cash, and how a re…

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14: Ep 014 - Opportunities in the Mid and Small Cap Space 12:01

10d ago12:01

12:01

Mid and small cap stocks have outperformed the broader index in the last one year as of July 2, 2024. As investors, you would be tempted to chase mid and small cap stocks. But are there opportunities still left in this space? How are large, mid and small caps placed from a valuation perspective? Find out more by listening to Vivek Sharma, Senior Fu…

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The Potential of Sustainable Aviation Fuel 18:27

12d ago18:27

18:27

The aviation industry is under the sustainability microscope with recent estimates finding that it contributes to 6% of total global warming. This episode of Fixed on ESG explores the role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in mitigating aviation's environmental impact, the contrasting policy approaches in the U.S. and EU, and discusses the potenti…

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7: Ep 007 - Sector funds 16:19

17d ago16:19

16:19

If you have been observing the market, PSUs shares have been in the limelight in the last one year. As investors, one may be tempted to invest in PSU stocks. This is where sector funds come into play. They invest in one particular sector or theme such as PSUs, technology, pharma and so on, which helps you take a dedicated exposure to one sector or …

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Part 2: Navigating the Low Carbon Transition with Temperature Alignment 26:27

1M ago26:27

26:27

Tackling the intricacies of ESG investing in a warming world is a top challenge for today's investors. In the second half of this two-part series, we explore the practical application of temperature alignment in investment strategies, detail the limitations of third-party ESG data, and introduce PGIM Fixed Income’s proprietary Temperature Alignment…

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The Business of Bonds with PGIM Fixed Income’s Co-CIO 39:37

1M ago39:37

39:37

Bonds are back and with fixed income gaining interest with investors, we’re taking an introspective look at our investment process and how we’re navigating current market dynamics here at PGIM Fixed Income. We touch on our scenario-based approach, investment views, the fixed income opportunity set we see ahead, and what it means for us as we constr…

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6: Ep 006 - Active or Passive: How to Make a Choice 23:24

2M ago23:24

23:24

When one sets out to invest in mutual funds they are not thinking active or passive, rather they just want to invest in something that fits in their risk profile, goal, or time horizon. Over the last few years, we have seen a plethora of fund launches in the passive space. Passive Funds provide you market exposure at a low cost. In this podcast, Li…

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Part 1: Navigating the Low Carbon Transition with Temperature Alignment 20:11

2M ago20:11

20:11

In the face of escalating climate challenges, temperature alignment is taking center stage and helping to reshape climate-conscious investment strategies. In the first of a two-part series, we delve deeper into this innovative tool and its role in the low carbon transition, understanding the shift from excluding to backing certain issuers critical …

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Mapping Geopolitics in Emerging Markets 22:51

3M ago22:51

22:51

Navigating the volatile landscape of geopolitics and its implications on emerging markets has become critical in this uncertain economic climate. In this episode, we provide an in-depth analysis of the current geopolitical landscape, its profound impact on emerging markets, and the risk factors on our radar. This episode features PGIM Fixed Income’…

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13: Ep 013 - Opportunities in the Indian Healthcare Sector 26:54

3M ago26:54

26:54

India’s healthcare sector consists of hospitals, medical devices, clinical trials, outsourcing, telemedicine, medical tourism, health insurance, and medical equipment. Rising demand for affordable healthcare, technological advancements, the emergence of telemedicine, rapid health insurance penetration is driving the demand for India’s healthcare se…

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5: Ep 005 - How to Select Equity Funds For Your Portfolio? 21:30

3M ago21:30

21:30

In life we are inundated with choices – whether it’s the choice of clothes, the colour and brand of cars, perfumes, the list can go on. Clearly, there’s a wide variety of options available today in every sphere of life which can be sometimes overwhelming. Similarly, we have a wide variety of investment options within the mutual fund industry. In th…

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9: Ep 009 - Overcoming concentration risk 12:58

3M ago12:58

12:58

Risk concentration is an important aspect to get a hold of when it comes to managing your wealth, personal finance planning and getting to where you want to be. But it's also one of those things that is often less understood or maybe misunderstood. So, in this episode of Money Buddy, Ajit Menon, CEO, PGIM India Mutual Fund, is here to clarify some …

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12: Ep 012 - Fixed Income Investing at This Juncture 11:10

3M ago11:10

11:10

The global monetary tightening cycle has ended. The developed market central banks are sounding dovish even as growth holds up leading to a scenario of a soft landing. Indian growth is holding up pretty strong. The core Inflation at multiyear lows gives RBI room to cut rates later this year. In this podcast, Ankit Jain chats with Puneet Pal, Head –…

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The Elephant in the Room: Overcoming Biodiversity Data Challenges 41:21

4M ago41:21

41:21

The vital role of biodiversity across social and economic dependencies has captured the attention of ESG investors. With biodiversity in focus and a surge of new datasets to inform investment considerations, we explore how biodiversity is measured, approaches to investing in nature, how we tackled some of the complexities in biodiversity data when …

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8: Ep 008 - Ajit deep dives into how inflation impacts our household 19:06

4M ago19:06

19:06

In this episode of Money Buddy, Ajit Menon, CEO, PGIM India Mutual Fund, talks about a topic that affects all of us and is the number one enemy of our hard earned money, which is inflation. Ajit deep dives into how inflation impacts our household and how one can invest in the right asset classes that can beat inflation over long run. Disclaimer : M…

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Deconstructing Commercial Real Estate 18:54

4M ago18:54

18:54

With significant repricing across all commercial real estate (CRE) sectors, normalizing rent growth, and rising expenses, it’s time to revisit and reassess the CRE space. Get our thoughts on the CRE market today, implications for the banking sector, and risk factors we’re monitoring. This episode features PGIM Fixed Income’s David Jiang, U.S. Inves…

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Pulse Check on U.S. Interest Rates 21:33

4M ago21:33

21:33

Despite fluctuating post-pandemic interest rates, the U.S. economy has shown unexpected resilience. Contrary to predictions of a possible recession the U.S. economy continues to show signs of economic growth. In this episode of All the Credit®, Tom Porcelli, Chief U.S. Economist, hosts Guillermo Felices, PhD and George Jiranek, CFA, two of PGIM Fix…

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Deciphering ESG in Emerging Markets: A Closer Look at Risk and Bias 22:45

4M ago22:45

22:45

For fixed income ESG investors, gaining a deeper understanding of emerging markets is crucial as standard ESG assessments may neglect the complex economic and social dynamics that influence positive ESG impact as well as investment risks and opportunities in these regions. In this episode of Fixed on ESG, Nuvneet Dhillon, CFA, ESG Specialist, highl…

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11: Ep 011 - The Rise of India 18:22

5M ago18:22

18:22

As per a recent study by Goldman Sachs, India’s per capita GDP for FY 2024 is around Rs 3 lakh and by 2027 around 10 crore population are expected to earn around Rs. 8 lakh. It also predicts that India is set to become the second largest economy by 2075. A rising disposable income means that Indians will spend more on discretionary goods and servic…

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4: Ep 004 - 5 smart ways to use Systematic Transfer Plan & Systematic Withdrawal Plan 17:01

5M ago17:01

17:01

Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) and Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) are tools offered by mutual funds that provide great convenience and flexibility to cater to investor’s different financial goals. In this podcast, personal finance expert Lisa Pallavi Barbora and Ravi Samalad talk about how these facilities work and how investors take make efficie…

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Insurance in an Inflationary Age 26:29

5M ago26:29

26:29

In the current climate of rising premiums and inflationary pressures, the insurance industry faces significant challenges. In this episode of All the Credit®, Tom Porcelli, Chief U.S. Economist, and Pinto Suri, U.S. Investment Grade Credit Research Analyst, examine the complexities of the auto and home insurance sectors, challenges facing issuers i…

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10: Ep 010 - Why focus on large & mid caps in 2024 18:59

6M ago18:59

18:59

As per the calendar-year returns from CY2010 till CY2023, 10 out of 14 times, Growth style has outperformed value in the last 14 years globally. Value stocks tend to do well in rising interest rate scenarios, whereas growth & quality do well during periods of falling interest rates. Our internal study on Indian markets proves that High growth & Hig…

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3: Ep 003 - Best of both worlds – How Hybrid Funds give you an edge 16:39

6M ago16:39

16:39

Hybrid Funds are gaining traction and that is evident by the steady growth in assets in this category. The AUM of hybrid funds category has doubled from Rs 3.10 lakh crore in Nov 2020 to reach Rs 6.30 lakh crore as of November 2023, shows AMFI data. Similarly, the number of folios in this category have grown from 94 lakhs to 1.26 crore during the s…

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A Growing Gap: Exploring Progress on Global Decarbonisation 24:23

6M ago24:23

24:23

Several major reports were released just ahead of this year’s COP28 in the UAE on the state of climate action, the widening gap between actual progress and policies on decarbonization, and what would be needed to limit warming to well below 2°C. In this second of a two-part instalment of PGIM Fixed Income’s Fixed on ESG, James Malone, CFA, ESG Rese…

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9: Ep 009 - Emerging Themes To Watch Out For 14:58

6M ago14:58

14:58

India has leapfrogged from being among the fragile five in 2014 to emerge as the most resilient economy which is predicted to become the third largest economy by 2027. The IMF expects India to be the fastest growing economy till 2028, growing above 6% every single year. Among the 13 large economies in Goldman Sachs Research’s global outlook for 202…

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Holiday Indigestion: The Investment Implications of GLP-1s 19:39

7M ago19:39

19:39

In recent months, GLP-1 drugs have been thrust into the spotlight, amplified by increased media attention and several headline-grabbing comments from large retailers. In this episode of All the Credit®, host Brian Barnhurst, CFA, Co-Head of Credit Research, is joined by U.S. Leveraged Finance Credit Research Analysts, Elizabeth Halpin, CFA, Richard…

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COP28: Dissecting Climate Progress and Pledges 31:01

7M ago31:01

31:01

COP28, which was hosted in the UAE, has come to a close. In the first of a two-part instalment of PGIM Fixed Income’s Fixed on ESG, James Malone, CFA, ESG Research Specialist, and John Ploeg, CFA, Co-Head of ESG Research, analyse the key takeaways of the COP. The duo take a closer look at the results of the first-ever Global Stocktake, discuss the …

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8: Ep 008 - Growth and Quality is a great opportunity for long term investors 13:45

8M ago13:45

13:45

In this episode, Ankit Jain and Vinay Paharia (CIO-PGIM India Mutual Fund) discuss what has worked in investing in the last two decades in India and why investing in high growth and high quality companies is the best approach to participating in the Indian equity markets.By PGIM India Insights

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Realities in Rates 23:13

8M ago23:13

23:13

Rates have sharply increased in the past 18 months and at PGIM Fixed Income, we anticipate they will remain elevated. In this episode of All the Credit®, Brian Barnhurst, CFA, Co-Head of Credit Research, is joined by guests Mick Meyler, Head of Developed Market Rates, and Tom Porcelli, Chief U.S. Economist, to examine the core factors supporting ou…

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Climate Finance: Support for Developing Countries Amidst Climate Change 18:54

8M ago18:54

18:54

Climate finance has gained significant attention over the past decade due to the increase in extreme climate events around the world. While developed countries have been the largest contributors to climate change, it’s developing countries that often feel the worst of the impacts as they struggle to finance resources to respond, rebuild, and protec…

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2: Ep 002 - The what, how and why of asset allocation 15:50

8M ago15:50

15:50

A 1986 study titled Determinants of Portfolio Performance by Brinson, Hood and Beebower showed that asset allocation explained 93.6% of the variation in a portfolio’s return. This clearly shows the importance of following an asset allocation approach to investing rather than chasing return or flavour of the season. In this episode, Personal Finance…

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Value Through Headwinds: What’s Next for European Banks? 26:22

8M ago26:22

26:22

While U.S. money center banks have emerged as an attractive subsegment of the U.S. investment grade corporate market, European banks face unique challenges sustaining their market prominence. Given the fragility of the Eurozone’s economy, with an anticipated growth of 0.5% both this year and next, the spotlight on the relative attractiveness of Eur…

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Plastic Packaging Predicament: The Best-Worst Option 25:56

9M ago25:56

25:56

With the use of plastic packaging on the rise, the issue of plastic waste looms large and complex. Plastic is a prevalent part of our lives, but this widespread use poses alarming consequences to the environment and to our health. In this episode of PGIM Fixed Income’s Fixed on ESG, David Klausner, ESG Specialist, hosts guests James Malone, CFA, ES…

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7: Ep 007 - PGIM India Alternatives will provide high conviction themes to capture structural growth 10:03

9M ago10:03

10:03

In this podcast episode, Abhishek Tiwari, Chief Business Officer, PGIM India Asset Management, talks about the company’s new initiative in the alternatives space and how PGIM India Asset Management is positioned to capture these opportunities. Moderated by Ankit Jain. Tune in to the PGIM India Insights podcast series by PGIM India Asset Management.…

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7: Ep 007 - How to select a good financial advisor 15:25

9M ago15:25

15:25

Even the most experienced investors can face personal biases while making financial decisions on their own. Each individual is unique in terms of risk tolerance and goals and this requires a bespoke solution. In this episode of Money Buddy podcast, Ajit Menon, CEO, PGIM India Mutual Fund, shares his perspective on how financial advisors can help in…

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From Low Ranger to High Plains Drifter 21:50

9M ago21:50

21:50

Investors could be pardoned if they have whiplash, but the fact is that interest rates go through paradigm shifts. Indeed, they just migrated from a decade of ultra-low levels back to what may be a sustained period back “home” in their long-term 3-5% range. Just as investors never caught up with the 40-year secular decline in rates, the inverted cu…

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1: Ep 001 - 5 steps to Build your Emergency Fund with Debt Mutual Funds 17:00

10M ago17:00

17:00

An Emergency Fund helps you tap into your savings when you have to incur an unplanned expense or take care of your non-negotiable monthly expenses during a temporary loss of income. In this maiden episode of Smart Investing series, Lisa Pallavi Barbora, a Financial Coach and Personal Finance Expert, discusses the importance of creating an emergency…

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View from the Top: Opportunities in High-Quality Credit 27:15

10M ago27:15

27:15

With our macro base case calling for below trend, but positive growth and elevated inflation, we see a fairly healthy environment for credit and credit returns looking forward. In this episode of All the Credit®, we’ll take a closer look at the high-quality credit spectrum, where solid nominal yields, reasonable credit spreads, and durable credit f…

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Cyber-savviness: Weighing Today’s Cybersecurity Risks and Impacts on Tomorrow’s Investments 29:47

10M ago29:47

29:47

Cybersecurity impacts every industry and, for many issuers, the consequences of a breach could be disastrous—as we’ve seen in a number of recent high-profile cases. As investors analysing the current cybersecurity landscape from an ESG risk and ESG impact perspective, we believe that a lack of understanding or investment in cybersecurity is simply …

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6: Ep 006 - Driving Innovation! The Engine Behind India’s Thriving Automobile Sector. 18:43

10M ago18:43

18:43

In this podcast, Surjitt Singh Arora, Portfolio Manager and Principal Officer, PGIM India Portfolio Management Services, talks about the emerging opportunities in the auto and ancillary sector, how the sector is evolving with the emergence of electric vehicles, the entry of new players and more. Tune in to the PGIM India Insights podcast series by …

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The Price of Power: The Impact of Wildfires on Utilities 21:18

11M ago21:18

21:18

Damaged power lines are a leading cause of wildfires around the world and serve as a significant vulnerability to the service providers who operate them. The cost of upgrading and repairing transmission and distribution lines is high, but costs related to the legal liabilities faced by these entities in the face of a wildfire can be enormous and, t…

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6: Ep 006 - How to invest in Global Companies 15:13

11M ago15:13

15:13

Many investors tend to have a home bias – they invest majorly in domestic assets and thus lose out on owning international business/themes that are not available in Indian markets. In this episode of Money Buddy, Ajit Menon, CEO, PGIM India Mutual Fund, takes us through why investors should consider investing beyond Indian markets and the options a…

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5: Ep 005 - Automate your portfolio with Balanced Advantage Funds 10:16

11M ago10:16

10:16

Balanced Advantage Funds dynamically adjust their equity and fixed income exposure based on a pre-determined formula. If you wish to be saved from the hassle of managing your asset allocation on your own, consider Balanced Advantage Funds. In this episode, Ajit Menon, CEO, PGIM India Mutual Fund, explains how Balanced Advantage Funds (BAFs) work an…

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5: Ep 005 - The road ahead for fixed income investors 16:42

11M ago16:42

16:42

In this episode, Puneet Pal, Head - Fixed Income, PGIM India Mutual Fund, explains PGIM India MF’s fixed income investment process and philosophy, the trajectory of inflation and how investors should position their portfolio at this juncture. Tune in to the PGIM India Insights podcast series by PGIM India Asset Management. Stay tuned to get more su…

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4: Ep 004 - How to diversify your portfolio in international stocks 12:36

12M ago12:36

12:36

In this episode, Abhishek Tiwari, Chief Business Officer, PGIM India Mutual Fund, shares his perspective on why international diversification is necessary and the options available for investors to diversify their portfolio through Global Fund of Funds, Emerging Market Funds and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). Tune in to the PGIM India Insig…

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Deep-sea Treasure Trove: Opportunity or Risk? 33:20

12M ago33:20

33:20

Although deep-sea mining has never occurred at commercial scale, the growing interest in the minerals and metals found on the seabed could prompt a shift in the status quo. As the world looks to address climate change, increased demand for required base metals and critical minerals that support large scale deployments of green technologies is a rea…

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Brews and Bulls: Exploring Big Brewers 14:18

12M ago14:18

14:18

Amid the dog days of summer, we’re serving up the latest episode of All the Credit® on an industry that produces the alcoholic beverage of choice for a large swath of consumers—beer. Who are the main players in the big brewing industry and what’s their market share? How are their products holding their own in a market saturated with options such as…

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4: Ep 004 - Overcome volatility with buy and hold strategy 14:19

1y ago14:19

14:19

Many traditional Indian investors are not familiar with the ups and downs associated with market-linked products like mutual funds and as a result enter and exit funds at the wrong time. This constant churn disturbs the compounding power of the portfolio. Tune into this episode of Money Buddy where Ajit Menon, CEO, PGIM India Mutual Fund, talks abo…

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3: Ep 003 - A unique fair value approach to identify good companies 17:14

1y ago17:14

17:14

Quality and growth combined are a potent combination for generating value – for insights like these, listen to Vinay Paharia, CIO, PGIM India Mutual Fund as he provides insights on the investment philosophy of PGIM India Mutual Fund. In this episode, he shares the portfolio construction process of the fund house, risk management framework, his lear…

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Quantitative Tightening: Unwinding Central Bank Balance Sheets 39:55

1y ago39:55

39:55

Quantitative tightening (QT), the unwinding of the large scale of purchases of a broad range of financial assets by central banks, has become a feature of monetary policy since the great financial crisis. Though central banks around the world have already started this process, given the many distractors in the market, such as the global banking cri…

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