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
Pioneer of SPDR Gold Shares Joins Us In Studio
George Milling-Stanley, who helped pioneer and launch the SPDR Gold Shares (ticker GLD), joins us in studio to talk gold ETFs, the role of gold in your portfolio, and gold price catalysts. George, who is Head of Gold Investment Strategy at State Street Global Advisors, has 40+ years of experience in the gold market.
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Last Minute Tax Tips, Commission Free ETFs, & More
We offer last minute advice on IRA contributions and answer your questions on ETFs and investing, including our listener question of the month!
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As ETFs Continue Record Growth, Education is Key
Nate & Jason discuss new research from Fidelity and BlackRock indicating that while record ETF growth continues, more investor education is needed. Marie Dzanis, Head of Distribution for Northern Trust Asset Management, also offers some thoughts on ETF growth and talks FlexShares ETFs.
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Do Actively Managed Funds Outperform the Market?
We discuss the latest mutual fund performance data from S&P Dow Jones Indices and explain some of the challenges facing active managers. Nate & Conor also touch on the rise of the “robo-advisors” and introduce The ETF Store’s new online investment service, iPortfolios.
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Currency Hedged ETFs
Nate & Conor discuss the recent strength of the US Dollar and the negative impact it can have on your portfolio. They are then joined by Dodd Kittsley, Head of ETF Strategy at Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management, who explains how currency hedged ETFs can help.
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