What are the long term structural forces impacting the global and Canadian investment landscape over the coming years, and how can investors prepare?  In this episode of ETFs in Context, Helen Hayes sits down with Jeff Spiegel, US Head of iShares Thematic, International and Sector ETFs.

Helen and Jeff discuss emerging Mega Forces beyond the economic climate that are set to impact not only investing, but our society as a whole in the coming decade.

In this episode, we explore:

• The five mega forces BlackRock has identified and how they will transform the way we work, live and invest
• How rapid adoption of AI is impacting investment portfolios
• The investment implications of the global shift to move to a lower carbon economy

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