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
Astoria’s 10 ETFs for 2026 and Vanguard’s Approach to Active Equity ETFs
John Davi, Founder & Chief Investment Officer at Astoria Portfolio Advisors, highlights the firm’s 10 ETFs for 2026. Ryan Barksdale, Head of Active Equity Product at Vanguard, and Kim Gailun, Head of Equity Boutiques at Wellington Management, discuss their collaboration in bringing Vanguard’s first active equity ETFs to market.
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
Energy Sector Outlook, BEEZ ETF, & T+1 Settlement
VettaFi’s Stacey Morris recaps the year in energy ETFs and offers an outlook for 2024. Honeytree’s Liz Simmie spotlights their recently launched U.S. Equity ETF (BEEZ) which focuses on “responsible growth”. Brown Brothers Harriman’s John Hooson discusses the potential pros and cons of ETFs moving to T+1 settlement next year.
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Around the World of ETFs with Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas
Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas goes around the world of ETFs, highlighting the industry’s top stories, key trends, and future opportunities. VettaFi’s Zeno Mercer offers the current state of play in artificial intelligence and ETFs investing in the space.
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Surprising ETF Successes & Failures
VettaFi’s Dave Nadig discusses some of the most surprising successes and failures in the world of ETFs this year. Gabelli’s Tony Bancroft, a former F/A-18 Hornet fighter pilot, spotlights the Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF (GCAD).
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ARK’s Future, Fidelity’s ETF Share Class Filing, & Industry Media Coverage
VettaFi’s Lara Crigger discusses ARK Invest’s future, Fidelity’s recent ETF share class filing, and key stories to watch the remainder of the year. etf.com’s Jeff Benjamin offers an inside look at how the media covers ETFs, including important tips for financial advisors and industry professionals seeking exposure.
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Bloomberg’s James Seyffart Offers Latest on Crypto ETFs
Bloomberg’s James Seyffart offers the latest on the spot bitcoin ETF race and also discusses ether futures ETFs, spot ether ETFs, and crypto equity ETFs. VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth highlights Vanguard’s ETF success and covers a range of other topics including recent launches from Morgan Stanley and iShares.
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