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Investing in Precious Metals Using ETFs

Nate Geraci March 6, 2017

Investing in precious metals has never been easier with the growth of ETFs. Nate & Conor discuss the basics of owning precious metals in a portfolio and explain why precious metal ETFs are a compelling option. Maxwell Gold, Director of Investment Strategy at ETF Securities, surveys the current precious metals landscape and offers his perspective on why owning precious metals can make sense.

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Proposed Bitcoin & Marijuana ETFs Generate Intrigue, Controversy

Nate Geraci February 27, 2017

Two proposed ETFs, the Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust and the Emerging AgroSphere ETF, are currently in registration with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Nate and Jason explain the backstories behind these ETFs and offer some perspective on their potential investment merit. Maz Jadallah, CEO & Founder of AlphaClone, spotlights the AlphaClone International ETF and discusses the concept of “active indexing”.

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Biotech Expert Brad Loncar Discusses Sector, ETFs

Nate Geraci February 20, 2017

Biotech industry expert Brad Loncar discusses his approach to investing in biotech stocks and key current drivers in the sector. Brad also offers his perspective on broad-based biotech ETFs and explains the index behind the Loncar Cancer Immunotherapy ETF (CNCR). Nate & Jason spotlight the First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund (FBT).

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David Botset Highlights Charles Schwab’s Low Cost Approach to Investing

Nate Geraci February 13, 2017

David Botset, V.P. Strategy & Product Development at Charles Schwab, discusses Schwab’s low cost ETF lineup and commission-free ETF platform. Nate & Conor also provide an update on the DOL fiduciary rule and spotlight the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF (SCHX).

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Vanguard’s Rich Powers Talks Low Cost ETFs, ETF Growth

Nate Geraci February 6, 2017

Rich Powers, Head of ETF Product Management at Vanguard, explains Vanguard’s low cost positioning in ETFs, offers his perspective on ETF growth, and spotlights two popular Vanguard ETFs. Also, Nate & Conor discuss the latest surrounding the DOL fiduciary rule and its impact on ETFs.

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