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
Leveraged SpaceX ETFs & Mid-Year Industry Check-In
Paul Marino, Chief Revenue Officer at Themes ETFs, spotlights the highly successful debut of the Leverage Shares 2X Long SPCX Daily ETF (SPCH) and the Leverage Shares 2X Short SPCX Daily ETF (SSPC). He also discusses investor education and key due diligence considerations for leveraged and inverse single-stock ETFs. Kirsten Chang, Senior Industry Analyst at VettaFi, recaps the ETF industry in the first half of 2026, highlighting key milestones and important stories reflected in the flow data. She also looks ahead to the second half of the year through the lens of recent VettaFi advisor polling data.
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
The Tax Efficiency of ETFs and Why it Matters
One surefire way to improve your investment returns in a taxable account is to minimize the impact of capital gain distributions. We examine the tax efficiency of ETFs compared to mutual funds and explain how a shift away from actively managed mutual funds is exacerbating an often overlooked problem. Chuck Self, Chief Investment Officer at iSectors, spotlights the Post-MPT Growth ETF (PMPT).
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AEI’s Mike Strain on Potential Economic Impact of Trump’s Presidency
With nearly every pollster misfiring on last week’s election, Nate & Conor explain why “expert” predictions are typically meaningless – whether in elections or investing. Also, Mike Strain, Director of Economic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, offers his perspective on the election outcome and discusses the potential economic impact of Trump’s presidency.
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Election Day 2016
With Election Day finally here, Nate & Conor offer a few closing thoughts on what has been a contentious, yet fascinating election cycle. Todd Rosenbluth, Director of ETF & Mutual Fund Research at CFRA, discusses the potential shorter-term impact of the election outcome on several ETFs and also shares his perspective on the Department of Labor fiduciary rule. Jamie Anderson, Managing Principal at Tierra Funds, spotlights the Tierra XP Latin America Real Estate ETF (LARE).
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Mortgages, Rates, & Residential Real Estate Investing
Tim Noyce, Mortgage Advisor at Finance of America Mortgage, joins us in studio to offer helpful tips on securing a mortgage and discuss recent trends in the housing market. Tushar Yadava, Investment Strategist at iShares, spotlights the iShares Residential Real Estate Capped ETF (REZ).
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Investment Implications of the Presidential Election
Nate & Jason provide historical context around presidential elections and stock market reactions over the short and long-term. Tushar Yadava, Investment Strategist at iShares, offers perspective on potential investment implications of the upcoming election and spotlights the iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA ETF (USMV).
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