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
Rethinking Sector ETFs & Baron Capital’s ETF Debut
Michael Cohick, Director of Product Management at VanEck, breaks down the firm’s lineup of TruSector ETFs and how they aim to address tracking error caused by regulatory diversification limits – constraints that can force traditional sector funds to underweight the largest companies in their benchmarks. Matt Camuso, Head of ETF Solutions at Baron Capital, discusses the firm’s recent entry into the ETF space and outlines its distinctive approach to actively managed growth equity investing, including the Baron First Principles ETF (RONB).
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
Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas Recaps Year in ETFs
Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg, recaps the year that was in ETFs and looks ahead to 2018. Phil Bak, CEO of Exponential ETFs, spotlights the Reverse Cap Weighted U.S. Large Cap ETF (RVRS). Nate & Jason discuss bitcoin’s wild ride.
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OppenheimerFunds’ Dave Mazza Discusses Smart Beta ETFs
Dave Mazza, Head of ETF Investment Strategy at OppenheimerFunds, offers perspective on the growing smart beta ETF category, including highlighting Oppenheimer’s revenue weighted and factor-based approach to investing. Nate & Conor discuss Vanguard’s move into active ETFs and provide an update on the DOL fiduciary rule.
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Bitcoin Roundtable with Jack Tatar, Co-Author of “Cryptoassets”
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.
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Powering the Future with Solar Energy
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).
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ETFs vs Mutual Funds: Why Tax Efficiency Matters
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.
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