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
The UFO ETF, SpaceX, and AI Infrastructure Plays
Andrew Chanin, CEO of ProcureAM, discusses skyrocketing investor demand for the Procure Space ETF (UFO), the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO, the government’s recent release of UFO files, and growing competition within the space-themed ETF category. Paul Baiocchi, Head of Fund Sales and Strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors, explains how the AI capex boom is driving opportunities across traditional sectors like utilities, materials, energy, and industrials – and highlights ETFs positioned to benefit from the trend.
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
ESG Investing in Focus
Environmental, social, & governance (ESG) investing continues to grow in popularity. Nate & Conor explain the rationale for investing in companies scoring high in ESG factors and touch on the current ESG ETF landscape. Also, ETF.com’s Dave Nadig discusses new MSCI ESG data to evaluate ETFs and VanEck’s Bill Sokol spotlights the VanEck Vectors Green Bond ETF (GRNB).
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Thematic ETFs: Separating Fads from Long-Term Trends
Thematic ETFs, which typically provide exposure to narrower, evolving segments of the stock market, have their proponents and detractors. Nate & Conor discuss both sides of the debate and explain several key considerations when investing in thematic ETFs. Jay Jacobs, Director of Research at Global X, offers his perspective on thematic investing and spotlights several Global X thematic ETFs (BOTZ, SOCL, & PAVE).
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DOL Fiduciary Rule Update, Bitcoin, & the Rise of Robotics
The long-awaited DOL fiduciary rule, which requires brokers to put clients’ best interest first when providing investment advice on retirement accounts, takes partial effect on June 9th. Nate & Conor explain why the rule is needed and how it is already impacting the investment landscape. Nate & Conor also discuss the skyrocketing price of bitcoin and the potential for a bitcoin ETF. Chris Buck, Head of Capital Markets & Sales at ROBO Global, spotlights the index behind the ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF (ROBO).
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Best of The ETF Store Show
We revisit some of our favorite recent segments including why we believe ETFs should be thought of as a new technology, our take on ETFs being referred to as weapons of mass destruction, our rant against Jim Cramer’s anti-ETF rant, and a deep-dive into the “world’s cheapest ETF portfolio”.
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ETFs in Focus: Best Trading Practices, Capitalizing on Industry Growth
Phil Mackintosh, Head of Trading Strategy & Analysis at KCG, discusses best ETF trading practices and explains key considerations when evaluating ETF liquidity. Also, Mike Venuto, Co-Founder & Chief Investment Officer at Toroso Investments, spotlights the index behind the recently launched ETF Industry Exposure & Financial Services ETF (TETF) and offers his outlook on the rapidly growing ETF space.
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