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
Revisiting Active Manager Underperformance
With hard data easily accessible to every investor, the active versus passive management debate has, in many ways, been put to rest. Nate & Conor revisit some of the most recent data in an attempt to see if anything has changed. Christian Magoon, CEO of Amplify ETFs, spotlights the Amplify YieldShares CWP Dividend & Option Income ETF (DIVO).
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Investing in Precious Metals Using ETFs
Investing in precious metals has never been easier with the growth of ETFs. Nate & Conor discuss the basics of owning precious metals in a portfolio and explain why precious metal ETFs are a compelling option. Maxwell Gold, Director of Investment Strategy at ETF Securities, surveys the current precious metals landscape and offers his perspective on why owning precious metals can make sense.
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Proposed Bitcoin & Marijuana ETFs Generate Intrigue, Controversy
Two proposed ETFs, the Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust and the Emerging AgroSphere ETF, are currently in registration with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Nate and Jason explain the backstories behind these ETFs and offer some perspective on their potential investment merit. Maz Jadallah, CEO & Founder of AlphaClone, spotlights the AlphaClone International ETF and discusses the concept of “active indexing”.
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Biotech Expert Brad Loncar Discusses Sector, ETFs
Biotech industry expert Brad Loncar discusses his approach to investing in biotech stocks and key current drivers in the sector. Brad also offers his perspective on broad-based biotech ETFs and explains the index behind the Loncar Cancer Immunotherapy ETF (CNCR). Nate & Jason spotlight the First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund (FBT).
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David Botset Highlights Charles Schwab’s Low Cost Approach to Investing
David Botset, V.P. Strategy & Product Development at Charles Schwab, discusses Schwab’s low cost ETF lineup and commission-free ETF platform. Nate & Conor also provide an update on the DOL fiduciary rule and spotlight the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF (SCHX).
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