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The Bid

BlackRock
Artificial Intelligence
Blackrock
Investment Strategies
Inflation
Market Volatility
Bond Market
Investing
Investment Opportunities
Infrastructure
Interest Rates
Tariffs
India
Economic Growth
Capital Markets
Geopolitics
Emerging Markets
Fixed Income
Europe
Geopolitical Fragmentation
Private Markets

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 systems are undergoing a structural shift as traditional pensions decline and individuals take on greater responsibility for financial outcomes. Longer lifespans and evolving capital markets are making retirement planning more complex and ... more

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Crypto investing is at a crossroads as digital assets move from speculative beginnings toward broader institutional adoption and integration into capital markets. As volatility persists and infrastructure evolves, investors are increasingly asking no... more

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Portfolio construction is being redefined as investors face a fundamentally different market regime. Higher inflation, shifting interest rate dynamics, and accelerating megaforces like AI and geopolitics are challenging long-held assumptions about di... more

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The S&P 493 is gaining attention as investors look beyond the Magnificent Seven and reassess where growth and diversification may come from in today’s equity markets. With market concentration at historic highs, a handful of mega cap companies have d... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Nefouse
Global Head of Retirement Solutions in the Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions Group at BlackRock
BlackRock
Episode: 260: The Top Retirement Trends That Are Reshaping Investing, Income and Longevity
Dan Morehead
CEO of Pantera Capital
Pantera Capital
Episode: 259: Cryptoassets At A Crossroads: Volatility, Adoption, and Changing Investor Perspectives
Vivek Paul
Head of Portfolio Research and UK Chief Investment Strategist for the BlackRock Investment Institute
BlackRock Investment Institute
Episode: 258: Portfolio Construction for a Changing World: Adapting to A Market Regime Shift
Ibrahim Kanan
Head of the US Core Equity Team within BlackRock's Fundamental Equities Group
BlackRock
Episode: 257: Beyond The Magnificent Seven: Discovering Equity Opportunities in The S&P 493
Jeff Rosenberg
Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager for BlackRock Systematic
BlackRock Systematic
Episode: 256: AI and Bond Markets: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Fixed Income Investing
Jon Diorio
Head of product and alternatives for BlackRock's US Wealth Business
BlackRock
Episode: 255: The Rise of Private Markets: Access, Liquidity, and Portfolio Diversification
Vidy Vyraver-Murthy
Portfolio Manager at BlackRock
BlackRock
Episode: 254: Alternative Investing: Finding Diversification in Volatile AI-driven Markets
Balf Morrison
Head of Listed Infrastructure Strategies at BlackRock
BlackRock
Episode: 254: Alternative Investing: Finding Diversification in Volatile AI-driven Markets
Mike Pyle
Deputy Head of BlackRock's Portfolio Management Group
BlackRock
Episode: 254: Alternative Investing: Finding Diversification in Volatile AI-driven Markets

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Oscar Pulido
Host of The Bid

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 454 ratings
  • Avenue for peddling products

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

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    SV_LDN
    United Kingdom3 months 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.

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    Jess Inskip
    United States6 months ago
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    cougar
    a year 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.

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    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!

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    Boblogggggggggg
    United States2 years ago

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260: The Top Retirement Trends That Are Reshaping Investing, Income and Longevity
Q: How do regulatory changes influence end investors, and what does the current environment look like for defined contribution plans internationally?
Regulatory changes around ERISA in the US and similar moves abroad shape how plans are governed and how investment options evolve, with a trend toward integrating defined benefits into defined contribution structures globally and using lifecycle modeling to guide outcomes.
260: The Top Retirement Trends That Are Reshaping Investing, Income and Longevity
Q: What changes in engagement with retirement plans have you observed as savers move through different life stages?
As savers age, conversations should become more personalized; younger savers can take growth-oriented approaches, while those in their 50s require different options and guidance, with advisors helping to optimize the next dollar and ensure sustainable outcomes.
260: The Top Retirement Trends That Are Reshaping Investing, Income and Longevity
Q: Your team actually runs the portfolios that many people saving and investing for retirement use, where they access the capital markets. So what are some of the key shifts that you're focused on?
We see a shift from traditional pensions to defined contribution plans, driven by longer lifespans and the need for individuals to manage their own retirement outcomes; engagement and re-engagement with savers become important as people near retirement, along with expanding access and incorporating broader asset classes like private markets and guaranteed income into retirement solutions.
258: Portfolio Construction for a Changing World: Adapting to A Market Regime Shift
Q: How should investors adapt portfolio construction to this regime shift?
The guest explains that investors should explicitly own targeted exposures, go granular across sectors and fixed income maturities, and combine active and selective exposure strategies with private markets to access new return drivers, all while maintaining a coherent structure to manage the flexibility from scenario-based thinking.
258: Portfolio Construction for a Changing World: Adapting to A Market Regime Shift
Q: What are you seeing in terms of what's changing about how investors approach long-term investing today?
Vivek responds that long-run investing must become more granular, incorporate multiple scenarios, and ditch static allocations because mega-forces like AI and geopolitical fragmentation create environments where past correlations and diversification benefits don't hold. Investors should plan for multiple potential worlds and use these scenarios to guide dynamic, distribution-aware portfolios.

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The content focuses on current trends and major shifts influencing the investment landscape, with episodes dedicated to topics such as artificial intelligence, geopolitical dynamics, and market strategies. It features discussions led by experts from various sectors, particularly finance, who provide insights into how these factors impact investment decisions and economic forecasts. The approach is characterized by a blend of practical advice and analytical breakdowns, making complex subjects accessible to a broad audience. The podcast distinguishes itself by featuring influential voices and comprehensive discussions about emerging market themes, retirement planning, hedge funds, and the interplay between technological advancement and financ... more

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2. Dan Morehead
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