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
Anthropic IPO & Bitcoin DRIP ETFs
Roxanna Islam, Head of Sector & Industry Research at VettaFi, discusses the upcoming Anthropic IPO and how investors can gain exposure today through ETFs, including those using swaps tied to perpetual futures contracts. Todd Mathias, Head of U.S. ETF Product Strategy & Development at Franklin Templeton, goes inside the firm’s expanding ETF lineup, from its recently launched Bitcoin DRIP ETFs to its active fixed income offerings.
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
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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Meb Faber Talks Fee Compression, Spotlights Two Cambria ETFs
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.
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WSJ vs. Morningstar: The Issue with Star Rankings
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.
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