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Webinar
AI bulls vs. bears
SPEAKERS
Jared Franz
Economist
Chris Buchbinder
Equity Portfolio Manager

 


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
     

Gain insights to help you navigate the shifting AI landscape.

Date and time:

Thursday, April  2, 2026
11 a.m. PT | 2 p.m. ET
Duration: 60 minutes

 



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.

Christopher 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.


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