Welcome to the ETF Prime Podcast
One of the “most helpful plain-English resources for investors who want to demystify exchange-traded funds” – Bloomberg Businessweek
Latest Episode
SEC’s Brian Daly Provides an Update on Novel ETFs
Brian Daly, Director of the SEC’s Division of Investment Management, provides an update on novel ETFs following the agency’s request for public comment earlier this year. Paul Baiocchi, Head of Fund Sales & Strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors, examines key market themes investors should watch for the remainder of the year. Johnny Wu, Founder & CEO of xETFs, discusses the firm’s entry into the ETF space and highlights several products, including its recently launched xETFs AI Bottlenecks ETF (NECK).
About the Podcast
ETF Prime is hosted by Nate Geraci. Learn how to make ETFs a part of your investment portfolio as Nate spotlights individual ETFs and interviews experts from across the country. ETF Prime is available on Apple Podcasts, Android, Spotify, and most other major podcasting platforms. Specific guest interviews can be accessed by visiting the ETF Expert Corner.
Recent Episodes
Horizon Enters, Fidelity Enhances
Clark Allen, Head of Product at Horizon, discusses the firm’s ETF entrance earlier this year and how its model portfolio business shapes product development. Mike Hagopian, Institutional Portfolio Manager at Fidelity, highlights the firm’s actively managed Enhanced ETF lineup, which aims to deliver outperformance and offer a thoughtful alternative to traditional passive investing.
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Inside Aptus’s Launch of the Lowest-Cost Buffer ETFs
JD Gardner, Founder of Aptus Capital Advisors, goes inside the decision to launch the lowest-cost buffer ETFs and the outsized role investor behavior plays in long-term returns. Stacey Morris, Head of Energy Research at VettaFi, spotlights the latest leaders and laggards in energy ETFs and what could drive the sector in the months ahead.
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ETF Trends, Fixed Income Opportunities, and the Value of Active Management
Greg Stumm, CEO of American Beacon Partners, breaks down key ETF trends, including distribution, active management, multi-share class structures, private assets, and crypto. Jason Greenblath, Senior Portfolio Manager & Director of Corporate Credit Research at American Century Investments, highlights where he sees opportunities in fixed income and makes a strong case for the value of active management.
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ETF Milestones, Top Stories, & What’s Ahead
Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi, discusses recent ETF milestones and the top stories from ETFTrends.com. Paul Baiocchi, Head of Fund Sales and Strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors, shares his key ETF takeaways from 2025 and offers a look ahead to 2026.
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An ETF Tour with Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas
Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, offers a tour through the ever-evolving world of ETFs – covering crypto funds, the rise of exotic products, industry flows, the coming multi-share class structure, and more.
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