
Beyond home bias and the case for international equities
From Portfolio Intelligence Podcast by Manulife John Hancock Investments
March 12, 2026 · 15 min · Episode 107
About this episode
Dean Bumbaca discusses the potential for international equities and global investment opportunities in 2026.
Dean Bumbaca, CFA, portfolio manager at Axiom Investors, joins host John Bryson to explore why global opportunities may be broadening in 2026. They discuss Axiom’s investing approach, the case for international equities, and opportunities beyond the United States.
People in this episode
Host: John Bryson
Guest: Dean Bumbaca
Topics covered
- international equities
- global investment opportunities
- portfolio management
- Axiom Investors
- home bias
- 2026 market outlook
Keywords
- international equities
- global opportunities
- Axiom Investors
- portfolio management
- home bias
- 2026
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Organizations: Axiom Investors
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