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First Trust ROI Podcast

First Trust ROI Podcast

By: First Trust Portfolios
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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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Episodes
  • Ep 61 | Bob Stein | What Surprises Are Ahead for the US Economy in 2026? | ROI Podcast

    Ep 61 | Bob Stein | What Surprises Are Ahead for the US Economy in 2026? | ROI Podcast
    Dec 22 2025

    At the precipice of a new year, Bob Stein discusses the implications of a probable new Fed Chair, the possibility of a Supreme Court ruling against tariff policies, and the odds for mid-term elections.

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    47 mins
  • Ep 60 | Kevin Bishopp | Is AI a Friend or Foe to Financial Advisors? | ROI Podcast

    Ep 60 | Kevin Bishopp | Is AI a Friend or Foe to Financial Advisors? | ROI Podcast
    Dec 8 2025

    Will AI replace—or empower—financial advisors? Performance coach Kevin Bishopp shares how financial professionals are already leveraging AI tools, potential risks ahead, and new opportunities to thrive in an AI era.

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    44 mins
  • Ep 59 | Strider Elass | What Moved the Needle for the US Economy in 2025? | ROI Podcast

    Ep 59 | Strider Elass | What Moved the Needle for the US Economy in 2025? | ROI Podcast
    Nov 24 2025

    Strider Elass, Senior Economist at First Trust, joins the ROI Podcast to discuss tariff turbulence, DOGE’s spending purge, AI’s productivity potential, and what drove (and dragged) the US economy in 2025.

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    49 mins
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