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Global Thinking

Go beyond the obvious and listen to the story behind the story.  Global Thinking shares our forward-looking perspectives on emerging global macro trends. We review long-term economic, geopolitical and social trends, including second and third order effects, to help financial professionals provide safer more predictable returns utilizing ETFs.

May 6, 2025

In this episode of the Global Thinking podcast, host Rob Duncan sits down with Forstrong CEO and CIO, Tyler Mordy, to unpack a rowdy stretch in markets and politics. From Canada’s recent election to Trump’s tariff tantrums, the conversation dives into how economic confidence has taken a hit on both sides of the...


Apr 11, 2025

In this episode of the Global Thinking Podcast Rob Duncan is joined by Forstrong CEO and CIO, Tyler Mordy, to unpack what may become one of the most studied financial panics of our time. With markets rattled by a sudden loss of confidence, they explore how erratic policy moves and recent tariff announcements have...


Mar 24, 2025

The majority of active managers underperform their benchmarks - but why?

 

In this episode of the Global Thinking Podcast Rob sits down with Dr. Joseph Nelesen, Head of Specialists, Index Investment Strategy at S&P Dow Jones Indices, to unpack the 2024 SPIVA Report—the definitive study comparing active fund managers...


Mar 3, 2025

In this episode of the Global Thinking Podcast Rob Duncan sits down with Forstrong’s CEO & CIO, Tyler Mordy, to unpack the evolving market landscape and the unmistakable “vibe shift” happening in global markets. The once-unstoppable dominance of U.S. equities and the MAG 7 is showing signs of fatigue while broader...


Feb 11, 2025

In this episode of the Global Thinking podcast Rob sits down with Forstrong’s Lead Portfolio Manager, David Kletz, to tackle two of the biggest forces shaping markets today: trade policy and technology.

To start, they dive into the latest tariff turmoil, where Trump’s abrupt policy flip-flop left markets scrambling....