Equity Market Outlook for 2026

Host Mike Miranda, President, BMO Family Office and Head of Investments, BMO Private Wealth, sits down with Dan Phillips, Chief Investment Officer for BMO U.S. Wealth Management, Brent Joyce, Chief Investment Strategist at BMO Private Wealth, and Carol Schleif, Chief Market Strategist at BMO Private Wealth, to examine the outlook for equity markets in 2026, as part of the ongoing Outlook Series. The conversation explores where opportunities may emerge across sectors and geographies, how valuation and earnings dynamics are shaping the investment landscape, and key considerations for portfolio positioning as market leadership evolves. Together, Dan, Brent, and Carol provide strategic insights to help investors cut through market noise and focus on what matters most for equity portfolios in the year ahead.