Jack Tatar, Co-Author of Cryptoassets: The Innovative Investor’s Guide to Bitcoin and Beyond, goes in-depth on bitcoin including its history, naysayers, portfolio applications, and ETFs. Nate, Conor, & Jason discuss four key themes propelling bitcoin’s rise and provide an update on potential bitcoin and blockchain ETFs.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Nate & Jason offer perspective on the solar energy landscape, including potential investment implications extending beyond the specific sector. Troy Helming, Founder & CEO of Pristine Sun, goes in-depth on solar power, explaining several real world applications and innovative technologies proliferating in the space. Bill Belden, Head of ETF Business Development at Guggenheim, spotlights the Guggenheim Solar ETF (TAN).
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The impact of taxes on investment returns is often overlooked. Nate & Conor explain key differences in the tax efficiency of ETFs versus mutual funds. Ethan Powell, Founder & President of Impact Shares, highlights the first ever non-profit ETF platform and offers his perspective on the current ESG ETF landscape.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Meb Faber, Founder & CIO at Cambria Investment Management, offers his perspective on ETF fee compression and spotlights the Cambria Global Value ETF (GVAL) and Cambria Tail Risk ETF (TAIL). Nate & Jason discuss Franklin Templeton’s recent move into low cost, passive ETFs and explain the ETF implications of CME Group’s decision to launch bitcoin futures.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
A recent Wall Street Journal article, “The Morningstar Mirage” questioned the usefulness of Morningstar’s popular star rating system for mutual funds. Nate & Conor go in-depth on this topic, explaining why a lack of consistency in mutual fund manager performance is at the heart of the issue. Steven Schoenfeld, Founder & Chief Investment Officer of BlueStar Indexes, spotlights the BlueStar TA-BIGITech Israel Technology ETF (ITEQ) and describes Israel’s vibrant tech ecosystem.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
