Active Insights Podcast with CS McKee: “It’s best we take one step forward and be patient and get really a better handle on just how long this uptick in inflation will last.”
Brian Allen: “It’s best, I think, we take one step forward and be patient and get really a better handle on just how long this uptick in inflation will last.”
In this podcast, CS McKee Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager Brian Allen and Mark Goodwin, Chief Executive Officer of North Square Investments discuss the fixed-income market, positioning for fixed-income portfolios and the outlook through the end of the year.
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Principal Risks of Investing, North Square McKee Bond Fund: Risk is inherent in all investing including an investment in the Fund. An investment in the Fund involves certain principal risks, including, among others: Fixed Income Securities Risk, Interest Rate Risk, Market Risk, Credit Risk, Liquidity Risk, Duration Risk, Mortgage-Backed and Asset-Backed Securities Risk, Negative Convexity Risk, U.S. Government Obligations Risk, Management and Strategy Risk, and Sector Focus Risk. Summary descriptions of these and other principal risks of investing in the Fund are set forth in the Fund’s prospectus. Before you decide whether to invest in the Fund, carefully consider these risks associated with investing in the Fund, which may cause investors to lose money. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Please see the Fund’s prospectus for additional risk disclosures.
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Definitions of terms used in this podcast:
The yield curve shows the interest rates that buyers of government debt require in order to be willing to lend their money over various periods of time — whether overnight, for one month, 10 years or even longer. An inverted yield curve is considered to be unusual; it reflects bond investors’ expectations for a decline in longer-term interest rates, typically associated with recessions.
A yield spread is the difference between yields on differing debt instruments of varying maturities, credit ratings, issuers, or risk levels. A yield spread is calculated by deducting the yield of one instrument from the other. This difference is most often expressed in basis points (bps) or percentage points.
Basis points, otherwise known as “bps,” are a unit of measure used in finance to describe the percentage change in the value or rate of a financial instrument. One basis point is equivalent to 0.01% (100 basis points = 1.0 percent).
Duration is defined as the average maturity of all bond payments, where each payment is weighted by its value. In fixed income investing, duration is an essential tool for risk management, as it measures the sensitivity of an asset price to movements in yields.
The Russell 1000 Index is a key stock market benchmark, representing the 1,000 largest U.S. companies by market capitalization. It’s a subset of the broader Russell 3000 Index and is considered a bellwether index for large-cap investing.
The S&P 500 Index is a list of 500 of the largest public companies in the U.S. These companies are the biggest and most important companies in the country, and represent a broad cross-section of the economy. The index, which is weighted by market capitalization, is considered to be one of the best gauges of U.S. equities, the stock market, and the American economy.
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North Square is an independent investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Information contained herein is as of August 27, 2025 and derives from third-party sources believed to be reliable by the Adviser. However the accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. The opinions contained herein are of North Square as of the date of this publication and are subject to change without notice.
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This podcast was recorded August 27, 2025. The opinions expressed herein are those of North Square Investments, LLC (North Square) and are subject to change without notice. The opinions referenced are as of the date of publication/distribution, may be modified due to changes in the market or economic conditions, and may not necessarily come to pass. Forward looking statements cannot be guaranteed. The discussions in our podcasts are for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice. The inclusion and performance of specific investments discussed represent only a sample of North Square’s Fund investments, and do not represent North Square’s Fund investments or performance as a whole. A complete list of North Square’s holdings is available upon request. There is no guarantee that any investments discussed at the time of this podcast will remain in North Square’s Fund(s). Past performance is not indicative of future results. It should not be assumed that any of the securities or companies discussed have been or will be profitable, or that investment recommendations or decisions we make in the future will be profitable. Nothing discussed herein constitutes an offer or recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or investment strategy. North Square reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs. There is no guarantee that North Square’s assessment of investments will be correct. The discussions, outlook, and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account any specific investment objectives or risk tolerance you may have. Some information contained herein derives from third-party sources North Square believes to be reliable; however, accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. Some material discussed represents an assessment of the market environment regarding a specific security or industry at a particular point in time and is not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results. The investment strategy or strategies discussed may not be suitable for all investors. Investors must make their own decisions based on their specific investment objectives and financial circumstances. No assurance, representation, or warranty is made by any person that any of North Square’s assumptions, expectations, objectives and/or goals will be achieved. Nothing contained in the document many be relied upon as a guarantee, promise, assurance, or representation as to the future. This discussion, including any hypothetical illustrations, are intended to form a basis for further discussion with your legal, accounting, and financial advisors. Actual future investment returns, taxes and inflation are unknown. Do not rely upon this report to predict future investment performance. North Square is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about the companies’ investment advisory services can be found in their respective form ADV, which are available upon request.
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