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
SEC “Names Rule”, Active Management, & Commodities
VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth discusses potential ETF industry impact of the SEC adopting amendments to the “Names Rule” and also covers several recent topics including the first defined maturity TIPS ETFs and Schwab’s fee cuts. BNY Mellon’s Matt Camuso offers a framework for incorporating actively managed ETFs into a portfolio. Neuberger Berman’s Hakan Kaya goes in-depth on their Commodity Strategy ETF (NBCM) and offers an outlook for the commodities complex.
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Zero-Day Options ETFs, Quality Factor, & Securitized Income
VettaFi’s Dave Nadig covers the launch of the first ETF holding 0DTE options, along with IPOs in ETFs, flows, and stories to watch moving forward. Astoria’s John Davi spotlights their recently launched U.S. Quality Kings ETF (ROE) and discusses current model portfolio positioning. Fort Washington Investment Advisors’ Laura Mayfield explains the management process behind two Touchstone ETFs, including their Securitized Income ETF (TSEC).
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VettaFi’s Lara Crigger on Spot Ether ETF Filings, Bond ETFs, Thematics, & More
VettaFi’s Lara Crigger goes around the world of ETFs, covering recent spot Ethereum ETF filings, short duration bond ETFs, Nasdaq 100 ETF flows, Amplify ETFs’ purchase of ETFMG’s ETF lineup, and the recipe for thematic ETF success. Franklin Templeton’s David Mann discusses the firm’s approach to passive, smart beta, and actively managed ETFs.
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Grayscale’s Craig Salm on Court Victory & What Comes Next for Spot Bitcoin ETFs
Craig Salm, Chief Legal Officer at Grayscale, goes in-depth on the firm’s recent court victory and explains what might happen next in their quest to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an ETF. Tom Lydon, Vice Chairman of VettaFi, discusses year-to-date ETF flows and current investor sentiment.
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Best ETF Trading Practices, Private Real Estate Strategy ETF, & More
Charles Schwab’s Tom Generazio goes in-depth on best ETF trading practices. Armada ETFs’ Phil Bak spotlights the Private Real Estate Strategy via Liquid REITs ETF (PRVT). VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth discusses bitcoin ETFs, F/m Investments’ mutual fund share class filing, Cramer ETFs, physical gold ETFs, and more.
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