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The Bid

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The Bid breaks down what’s happening in the world of investing and explores the forces changing the economy and finance. From stock market outlooks to geopolitics and technology, BlackRock speaks to thought leaders and industry experts from around the globe about the biggest trends moving markets.

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Retirement planning is becoming more complex as careers grow less linear, lifespans extend, and financial decisions start earlier in life. From early-career savers to small business owners and those approaching retirement, people are asking how to bu... more

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Hedge fund strategies are gaining renewed attention as market volatility rises and traditional stock and bond diversification becomes less reliable. With inflation uncertainty, shifting monetary policy, and growing macro instability, investors are re... more

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Recent Guests

Jaime Magyera
Head of BlackRock's US Wealth Advisory and Retirement Businesses.
BlackRock
Episode: 248: Retirement Realities: Your Questions Answered - Ask Me Anything with Jaime Magyera
Jean Boivin
Head of the BlackRock Investment Institute
BlackRock
Episode: 242: 2026 Outlook: Pushing Limits
Cameron Joyce
Head of Research Insights at Preqin
Preqin, part of BlackRock
Episode: 239: How Private Markets Could Reshape Portfolios and Investment Opportunities by 2030
Jim Cramer
Investor, TV host, and author
Episode: 238: Jim Cramer on Investing – How To Make Money In Any Market
Jamie Magyera
Head of BlackRock's US Wealth Advisory and Retirement Business
BlackRock
Episode: 234: Retirement Confidence in Focus: How Savers Navigate Volatility and Change
Balfe Morrison
Head of Listed Infrastructure Strategies
BlackRock
Episode: 232: Infrastructure, AI & Energy: Navigating the Golden Age of Infrastructure Investing
Rick Rieder
Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income
BlackRock
Episode: 231: A New Era for Fixed Income Investors: Prioritizing Income in a Volatile Market – LIVE FROM FUTUREPROOF FESTIVAL
Samara Cohen
An expert in capital markets with a focus on connecting savers to growth opportunities
BlackRock
Episode: 229: Best Of: From Savings To Prosperity: The Global Impact of Capital Markets
Glenn Purves
Global Head of Macro at the BlackRock Investment Institute
BlackRock
Episode: 226: 2025 Midyear Outlook: How investors Can Get A Grip on Economic Uncertainty

Host

Oscar Pulido
Host of discussions centered on investment strategies, the economy, and financial markets, leveraging expertise from BlackRock.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 450 ratings
  • Avenue for peddling products

    Most if not all interviews just serve as a push to buy blackrock products

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SV_LDN
    United Kingdom11 days ago
  • Quality content + quality production

    The Bid brings together some of the most brilliant minds in finance to break down what’s really happening across capital markets. It’s smart, thought-provoking, and beautifully produced…the kind of podcast that makes complex ideas both accessible and engaging. The storytelling and production quality set it apart from other finance pods, making it a must-listen and an easy addition to your capital markets pod rotation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jess Inskip
    United States4 months ago
  • Great information

    Podcast Addict
    5
    cougar
    9 months ago
  • One of my favorites

    This show covers such a wide range of timely market topics from the best minds in finance, and does so in a way that’s accessible and easy to understand for any investor. Production quality is also excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ENM1924
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great advice

    I always love getting my financial advice from one of the most evil companies destroying the planet!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Boblogggggggggg
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the podcast's ability to simplify complex financial topics, making them accessible for all; high production quality is consistently praised; others express concern over the affiliations and potential biases presented in certain discussions.
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248: Retirement Realities: Your Questions Answered - Ask Me Anything with Jaime Magyera
Q: What do you tell people who are just starting to think about the transition into retirement?
People should view retirement as a transition and the choice to do what's next, requiring plans both financially and emotionally.
247: Inside Hedge Fund Strategies: How They Work and Why Investors Are Paying Attention
Q: Why is interest in hedge fund strategies picking up at this point in time?
Investors are seeking alternatives to government bonds due to macroeconomic uncertainties and the search for lesser correlation to the broad market for diversification.
247: Inside Hedge Fund Strategies: How They Work and Why Investors Are Paying Attention
Q: What is a hedge fund strategy?
Hedge fund strategies are heterogeneous investment tools that provide portfolio managers a wide range of options to express their views and manage risk.
245: Stock Picker's Guide to 2026: How AI and Earnings Will Shape Stock Market Trends
Q: What do you foresee for the stock market in 2026?
I am sanguine about the stock market in 2026, with strong earnings growth based on fundamentals and a potential adjustment to the PE multiple due to company quality.
241: Europe’s Economic Comeback: What It Will Take for a Broad Resurgence
Q: What does the current energy demand from AI mean for Europe's long-term investment landscape?
Europe needs to solve the challenges of energy affordability by focusing on increasing energy sources and efficiency to support economic growth.

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2. Jean Boivin
3. Cameron Joyce
4. Jim Cramer
5. Jamie Magyera
6. Balfe Morrison
7. Rick Rieder
8. Samara Cohen

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