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
Investing in Disruptive Innovation
Disruptive innovation occurs when a game-changing innovation completely disrupts the status quo, turning an old way of doing business upside-down. Nate & Jason discuss investing in disruptive innovation, considering both the enormous upside and potential risks. Also, Cathie Wood, Founder & CEO of ARK Invest, offers her perspective on disruptive innovation and spotlights the ARK lineup of disruptive innovation ETFs.
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Rash of 401k Lawsuits Hitting Mutual Fund Companies
A growing number of mutual fund companies are being hit with lawsuits from their own employees over the mutual funds being offered in their 401k plans. Nate & Conor explain the rationale behind these lawsuits and why they should get the attention of every 401k investor. Also, Frank Holmes, CEO of U.S. Global Investors, spotlights the U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS) and goes in-depth on the airline industry.
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Basics of Emerging Market Bonds
Recently, investors have been flocking to emerging market bonds. Nate & Jason explain why and walk through the basics of investing in this growing asset class. Also, Fran Rodilosso, Portfolio Manager at Van Eck, spotlights the Vectors Emerging Markets Investment Grade USD Sovereign Bond ETF (IGEM).
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Reflecting Social Views Through Your Investments
A growing area of investing is sustainable or socially responsible investing, where companies are screened based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. Nate & Jason discuss the trends driving this expanding segment and explain how ETFs are at the forefront of helping investors reflect social views through their investments. Also, Ben Johnson, Director of Global ETF Research at Morningstar, discusses his recent article on the topic, offering perspective on the intersection of sustainable investing and ETFs.
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ETF Assets Expected to Triple in Next Five Years
A recent PwC survey shows U.S. ETF assets are expected to nearly triple in the next five years, growing from approximately $2.3 trillion to $6.2 trillion by 2021. Nate & Conor explain the important role of investor education in reaching this impressive projection. Also, Greg King, Founder & CEO of REX Shares, spotlights the REX Gold Hedged S&P 500 ETF (GHS) and the REX Gold Hedged FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (GHE).
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