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Darren Lekkerkerker discusses the current drivers of North American equity markets and potential investment opportunities.

Join Darren Lekkerkerker, Portfolio Manager, for an in-depth look at what’s driving North American equity markets today and where opportunities may emerge next. Plus, get the latest updates on Fidelity North American Equity Class and Fidelity American Equity Fund, including insights to help you position portfolios in a shifting market environment. Recorded on July 14, 2026. At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information. For a fifth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2025 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study. -- Qu’est-ce qui stimule les marchés nord-américains? – Darren Lekkerkerker Joignez-vous à Darren Lekkerkerker, gestionnaire de portefeuille, qui discutera en détail des facteurs qui stimulent les marchés nord-américains…

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Guest: Darren Lekkerkerker

Topics covered

• North American equities
• market drivers
• investment opportunities
• portfolio management
• financial insights

Keywords

• North American equity markets
• investment opportunities
• Fidelity funds
• portfolio positioning
• market environment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fidelity Canada

Products: Fidelity North American Equity Class, Fidelity American Equity Fund

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