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Jim McDonald
Jim McDonald
Chief Investment Strategist
 
Jim McDonald is Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Strategist for Northern Trust. In addition, he chairs the Tactical Asset Allocation Committee, is a member of the Investment Policy and Private Equity Investment Committees, and is trustee of the Northern Trust Alpha Strategies Hedge Fund.

Prior to joining Northern Trust as a Senior Vice President in 2001, McDonald was Director of Research at ABN AMRO in New York and Chicago (1994-2000) and Equity Research Analyst at ABN AMRO following the Environmental Services Industry (1990-1994).  He started his professional career in 1981 with Arthur Andersen & Co. in Detroit.

McDonald received a B.B.A. degree from the University of Michigan and an M.B.A. degree with high distinction from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts.  He is a member of the CFA Society of Chicago and a registered CPA in the State of Michigan.

 
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October 16, 2012 Market Insights Video

An Interview with Chief Investment Strategist Jim McDonald

Northern Trust Chief Investment Strategist Jim McDonald explores current financial issues in this month's Market Insights. You are invited to view this video for information on:

  • Market Event Drivers
  • QE3 impact
  • Emerging markets, U.S. stocks and high yield bonds
  • Outlook on Europe and Global Markets

Timely and topical, Market Insights provides a concise and thorough analysis of the broad range of complex issues and events that affect the global financial markets.



This video is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any security or commodity. Any opinions expressed herein are subject to change at any time without notice. Information has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy and interpretation are not guaranteed.

The asset management of Northern Trust comprises Northern Trust Investments, N.A., Northern Trust Global Investments Limited, Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K., the investment advisor division of The Northern Trust Company and Northern Trust Global Advisors, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
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