In the Money with Amber Kanwar

Gold is hovering near record highs, the market is begging for a rate cut, and AI is reshaping every corner of the economy. But are investors seeing the full picture? Amber sits down with Bipan Rai, Managing Director, Head of ETF & Alternatives Strategy at BMO Global Asset Management  for an unfiltered macro conversation at a moment when investors are looking for answers and clarity.Bipan breaks down why markets abruptly priced in an aggressive December Fed cut despite an unclear jobs picture distorted by the U.S. government shutdown. He also explains why political pressure on the F...

In this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, Amber sits down with Bob Elliott, Co-Founder, CEO & CIO of Unlimited and formerly a member of the Investment Committee at Bridgewater Associates, where he led Ray Dalio’s investment research team. Few people understand hedge funds and macro the way Bob does — and he brings that depth straight into this conversation.Bob explains how Unlimited Funds uses proprietary machine-learning technology to create ETFs that replicate the returns of alternative investments — like hedge funds, all with notably lower fees. Amber digs into how this works, why individual hedge fund m...

It’s been a rough ride for Canadian small-cap growth stocks, and investors are looking for answers. Jordan Zinberg of Bedford Park Capital is back on In the Money with Amber Kanwar to break down what’s driving the selloff, where the fear is justified, and where the market is simply mispricing good businesses.Zinberg says it’s not just a selloff — it’s a moment where quality is out of style, sentiment is washed out, and solid businesses are being treated like broken ones. He notes small-cap growth stocks, his corner of the market, have been hurt parti...

This week on In the Money with Amber Kanwar, Canoe Financial’s David Szybunka makes a bold call: we’re only in year 5 of a 15-year bull market for energy. David explains why the last three years were just a “digestive phase,” why energy stocks are quietly outperforming even with $60 oil, and why he sees the cycle shifting from disbelief to the early stages of optimism. He breaks down the flows, the fundamentals, and the global capital piling back into Canadian energy—from private equity to pension funds to supermajors—regardless of the prevailing political narrative. The message is clear: scarc...

AI has driven tech stocks to new heights — but are we starting to see cracks in the story? Amber Kanwar sits down with Shane Obata of Middlefield to find out whether the AI trade is running out of steam or just gearing up for its next phase. From Nvidia’s dominance to rising capital costs across the sector, Shane explains where investors should stay cautious and where the next wave of profits could come from — and why, in this market, all roads still lead to OpenAI.In the Mailbag, Shane weighs in on AMD (AMD) and it...

This week on In the Money with Amber Kanwar, it’s a different kind of conversation — no portfolio managers, no mailbag, just an honest, wide-ranging “good hang” with two Canadian heavyweights.Amber sits down with bestselling author Howard Green, whose book Gimme a Crisis tells the remarkable story of former Scotiabank CEO Rick Waugh, who joins the conversation too. Together, they dive into the moments that defined Canada’s banking system — and Waugh’s extraordinary career — from Argentina’s collapse to the 2008 financial crisis and what came after. Along the way, they unpack why Canada’s banks emerged as some of t...

The Trump Trade is shaping the market right now. In this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar we sit down with Infrastructure Capital Management CEO Jay Hatfield to break down how the current wave of tariffs, deregulation, and government-backed investing is moving markets — and creating opportunities — in surprising places. From Washington’s national security bets to Silicon Valley’s political flip, this episode unpacks what the “Trump trade” means for stocks, sectors, and your portfolio.Hatfield explains why America’s push into strategic industries like resources, chips, and AI is creating clear winners — and how to position your...

While everyone’s chasing the next tech trend, Kelsey Dunwoodie is digging where Canada’s real wealth—and entrepreneurial spirit—lies: in the ground. On this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, the Deans Knight Capital Management portfolio manager lays out the bullish case for Canada’s great resource comeback. From gold miners to natural gas producers, she argues the next wave of growth will come from small and mid-cap companies built by hands-on founders who’ve weathered every boom and bust.She breaks down why gold producers are flush with cash, how energy companies are position...

In this special episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, taped live from Vancouver at Raymond James’ National Business Conference, Amber sits down with Larry Adam, Chief Investment Officer at Raymond James Financial, who oversees more than $1.5 trillion in assets. Larry shares why he’s still bullish on equities, why fundamentals—not feelings—drive his outlook, and why he believes this bull market has years left to run.They dig into it all — from AI’s staying power and rate cuts fueling growth, to whether gold’s rally has gone too far, and how fiscal policy, tariffs, and n...

Can you really have it all — growth and income? Rob Lauzon, Chief Investment Officer at Middlefield, says yes. In this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, he explains why dividend stocks are finally back in the spotlight — and why some of the biggest opportunities may be hiding in the most unloved corners of the market.From oil producers to pipelines and REITs, Rob breaks down where he’s finding value, yield, and upside in a market obsessed with AI. He shares his outlook on oil, gold, and the political shift that could breathe new life into C...

In a market obsessed with momentum and AI hype, Ryan Bushell is betting on something far less flashy — patience, discipline, and dividends. On this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, the Newhaven Asset Management CEO proves that being a younger investor with an old-school mindset can still outperform. His focus: companies that can compound for decades, not just quarters.Bushell breaks down why rising power demand is reshaping the investment landscape and why “boring” sectors like utilities and infrastructure might hold the most exciting opportunities ahead. In the mailbag, he tackles listener questions on Canadian Natura...

Stocks are at record highs — so why does it still feel like everyone’s on edge? Amber Kanwar sits down with Craig White, Senior Wealth Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Plena Wealth which is part of Raymond James, to unpack what he calls “the most unloved bull market ever.” They dig into how to stay invested when anxiety is high, why sentiment and fundamentals are clashing, and how his core vs. explore framework helps take the emotion out of investing.In the Mailbag, Craig tackles listener questions on key trades shaping the market right now. He explains why gold...

“The best of the bull market is still ahead of us.” That’s how Nick Griffin, Founding Partner and CIO of Munro Partners, sees it. The Australia-based global growth investor joins In the Money with Amber Kanwar to explain why the AI boom isn’t a bubble — it’s the start of a once-in-a-generation expansion. Griffin says we’re only in year three of a bull market that could last a decade, with trillions of dollars still to be spent building the infrastructure for artificial intelligence. From data centers and chipmakers to clean energy and sports entertainment, he breaks down where the...

Mike Rose built Tourmaline into Canada’s largest natural gas producer — and he’s not done yet. In this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, the veteran energy executive explains how Tourmaline went from zero to industry leader, why he’s betting on LNG exports, and what AI and data centres mean for the future of natural gas demand. Rose breaks down the current slump in Alberta gas prices — and why he thinks a turnaround is just weeks away. He also defends Tourmaline’s ambitious capital spending plans, shares what the market is missing about their long-te...

Wall Street meets real talk in this week’s In the Money with Amber Kanwar, featuring none other than Downtown Josh Brown — the CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, CNBC regular, and host of the hit podcast The Compound and Friends. From surviving the chaos of the 2008 financial crisis to building a wealth management firm with billions under management, Josh shares how storytelling, not spreadsheets, shaped his investing journey.Amber and Josh dig into today’s market vibes — from AI-fueled rallies to why valuations “don’t have to rhyme with 2000.” Josh tells us how he thinks about managing risk, and what...

In a market obsessed with AI and momentum trades, dividend investors are quietly cashing in. In this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, Laura Lau, Chief Investment Officer at Brompton Funds, shares how she’s finding dividend income in a market chasing growth. With stocks at record highs, Lau explains how to balance yield, total return, and capital appreciation — and why dividend investing still has plenty of life left, from Canadian banks to European value plays.In the mailbag, Lau weighs in on Apple (AAPL) and its lagging AI story, the appeal of Enbridge (ENB) as a...

Canadian stocks are hitting record highs, so where should investors look next? On this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, veteran money manager Lyle Stein of Forvest Canada breaks down why he’s leaning into resource stocks and dividend payers as the backbone of a portfolio.From gold miners to pipelines to natural gas plays, Stein explains his “comfort, calamity and children” strategy for portfolio construction as a way to balance income, protection, and long-term growth. He shares why he’s cautious on Canadian banks, where he still sees opportunities in commodities like copper, uranium, and silv...

Opendoor has skyrocketed more than 700% since Eric Jackson first tweeted about it this summer and he says the rally may just be getting started. In this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, the Canadian hedge fund manager returns to explain how he went from an Opendoor skeptic in January to leading a retail “Open Army” that helped drive sweeping management changes, brought the founders back to the board, and turned the stock into his next Carvana-style bet. He's convinced a growing group of retail investors to get into the name and takes time everyday to try to get...

Rick Rule is back on In the Money with Amber Kanwar, and this time he’s doubling down on precious metals. In this wide-ranging conversation, the legendary resource investor explains why he believes we’re still in the early innings of a commodities bull market and how investors should think about energy, rare earths, and precious metals right now.In the listener mailbag, Rick answers a round of questions across the resource spectrum. He says he’s a copper bull but believes it needs a break and discusses names like Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and NGex (NGEX).  He says he’s ev...

There’s no shortage of negativity in the real estate sector but Jeff Olin, one of Canada’s top real estate investors, believes there are opportunities to be had. The President & CEO of Vision Capital has built a track record of finding value in real estate when others miss it, and he shares where he’s bullish, where he’s cautious, and why supply and demand is his ultimate “North Star.”He takes questions from our viewer mailbag, sharing a no-holds barred, unfiltered perspective on real estate stocks. He weighs in on Canadian Apartment REIT's (CAR.UN) struggles, t...