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
With Cash Outperforming Stocks & Bonds, Where Do You Turn?
With cash outperforming both stocks and bonds for the first time since 1990, we continue last week’s conversation on the merits of alternative investment options. Plus, IndexIQ’s Executive V.P. & Chief Portfolio Strategist, Kevin DiSano, spotlights hedge fund replication and currency hedged ETFs.
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Are You Really Diversified?
We explain what the weather in Miami has to do with your investment portfolio and why proper diversification is critical in today’s markets. Simeon Hyman, Head of Investment Strategy at ProShares, also discusses the importance of alternative investments and spotlights several ProShares ETFs.
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ETF.com’s Matt Hougan on Rise of ETFs, 2015 ETF Predictions
Matt Hougan, CEO of ETF.com, discusses the continued rise of ETFs and his 3 ETF predictions for the remainder of 2015. Nate & Conor also explain recent trading issues surrounding ETFs and spotlight the Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX).
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ETF Trading, Oil ETFs, & More
We answer your questions on ETFs and investing. Topics include recent ETF trading issues, oil ETFs, and mutual fund cash drag. Nate & Conor also spotlight the popular iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures ETN (VXX), a product most investors would be well-advised to steer clear from.
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Should You Own Gold in Your Portfolio?
With volatility returning to the financial markets, gold has been thrust back into the spotlight. Juan Carlos Artigas, Director of Investment Research at the World Gold Council, joins us to discuss whether gold makes sense for long-term investors and offer his perspective on the current gold market. Nate & Conor also highlight several gold-related ETFs.
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