Artificial Intelligence AI bulls vs. bears

Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET

Featuring:

Chris Buchbinder

Equity Portfolio Manager

Jared Franz

Economist

Will McKenna

Content Director

1 hour CE credit for CFP and IWI*

Is AI a durable market growth engine, or a crowded trade? Join equity portfolio manager Chris Buchbinder and economist Jared Franz as they stress test the bull and bear cases for AI and move from insights to application.

You'll gain perspective on:

  • "AI winter" warning signs to watch out for 
  • Is AI productivity showing up in the data?
  • When will infrastructure investments pay off?
  • What to consider when positioning portfolios for long‑term AI opportunities 

Earn CE credit and get actionable guidance you can use.

Event date:April 2, 2026

Chris Buchbinder is an equity portfolio manager with 30 years of investment industry experience (as of 12/31/2025). He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and international relations from Brown University.

Jared Franz is an economist with 20 years of investment industry experience (as of 12/31/2025). He holds a PhD in economics from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Northwestern University.

Will McKenna is a content director and frequent host of Capital Group webinars. He has 30 years of investment industry experience (as of 12/31/2025). He holds a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Princeton.

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