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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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchOn 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.
First Trust ROI Podcast is hosted by First Trust Portfolios. The show has published 82 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Ep 83 | Jim Murchie | Can the Power Grid Keep Up with the AI Boom? | ROI Podcast" (26 October 2026, 61 minutes), "Ep 82 | Dave McGarel | Has the Market Descended From the “Death Zone”? | ROI Podcast" (13 October 2026, 28 minutes), and "Ep 81 Bob Stein | Will Populist Politics Upend the 2026 Midterms…and the Economy? | ROI Podcast" (29 September 2026, 40 minutes).
First Trust ROI Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 40 minutes across 82 episodes.
Booking probability for First Trust ROI Podcast is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. First Trust ROI Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. First Trust ROI Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.
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First Trust Portfolios hosts First Trust ROI Podcast, a business podcast with 82 episodes published.
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Episode #83
Jim Murchie, co-founder and portfolio manager at Energy Income Partners, returns to the podcast to discuss whether the nation's power grid can keep pace with surging demand from AI data centers. Jim breaks down why he...
Episode #82
When Dave McGarel joined the podcast at the start of 2026, he compared high market valuations to a climber that had ascended into Mount Everest’s “death zone” — thin air, high risk, no room for error. As earnings...
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With midterm elections weeks away, First Trust Deputy Chief Economist Bob Stein joins the podcast for his final pre-election check-in. Bob breaks down how rising populist rhetoric could reshape the midterm outcome, and...
Episode #80
Gibson Smith, Founder and CIO of Smith Capital Investors, joins the podcast to unpack the forces reshaping fixed income today, including persistent inflation, a new Fed Chair, a shifting geopolitical backdrop, and the...
Episode #79
In this episode, Kevin Bishopp, performance coach at First Trust, channels Van Halen’s Best of Both Worlds to make the case that AI is already improving both the productivity of financial professionals and the client...
Episode #78
Brian Wesbury discusses the impact that the Trump administration’s immigration and trade policies have had on the economy so far, as well as how Keven Warsh is navigating the early stages of his term as Chairman of the...
Episode #77
<p>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...
Episode #77
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...
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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...
Episode #76
<p>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...
Episode #75
<p>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 #75
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 #74
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...
Episode #74
<p>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...
Episode #73
<p>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...
Episode #72
<p>Brian Wesbury discusses the implications of a new Fed Chair, how the conflict in Iran may impact inflation, and whether or not AI can make a...
Episode #71
<p>Artificial intelligence has emerged as a disruptive force in the economy, as investors race to identify companies and industries that could be disintermediated. Brian Murphy, Co-CIO of First Trust Capital Management...
Episode #70
<p>Investors have been on edge this year, as mounting concerns related to geopolitical risk, interest rate risk, and credit risk have contributed to rising volatility. Bill Housey provides his prospective on where...
Episode #69
<p>Jim Murchie joins the podcast to break down how the war in Iran may impact the energy sector as well as the misunderstood relationship between AI data centers and consumer utility...
Episode #68
<p>Bob Stein discusses the economic impact of the war in Iran, whether high energy prices will cause inflation, and how the upcoming midterm elections are shaping up...
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Executive Director and Associate Vice Chancellor at the University of Pittsburgh's Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, University of Pittsburgh's Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence
Chief Economist, First Trust Advisors L.P.
Vice President and Advisor Consultant, First Trust
Präsident des Zentralrats der Juden in Deutschland, Zentralrat der Juden in Deutschland
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