What a $75B CIO is Buying Now | U.S. Stocks, Gold, AI & Rate Cuts Explained

Is it time to rotate back into U.S. equities? Sadiq Adatia, Chief Investment Officer at BMO Global Asset Management, oversees $75 billion in direct assets—and he’s making bold moves. In this episode, Sadiq reveals why he’s gone overweight U.S. stocks again, what’s changed in his view on gold, and why Canadian markets might deserve a second look.

We cover everything from tariffs and interest rates to inflation, AI disruption, and whether the resilient U.S. consumer can keep this market rally alive.

In our Pro Picks segment, Sadiq highlights two sectors he’s leaning into, and one he’s staying away from: U.S. and international financials for their attractive valuations, strong dividend yields, and improving fundamentals; technology and communication services, which he sees as multi-year structural winners thanks to AI and pricing power; and a move away from consumer staples, which he says have become too expensive and less compelling in the current environment. It’s a pro-cyclical tilt aimed at taking advantage of momentum without overpaying for safety.

If you’re wondering how one of Canada’s top investors is positioning for the second half of 2025, this conversation is your roadmap.