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
Year’s Top ETFs, “ASYMmetric” Returns, & Small Cap Growth
VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth offers perspective on the top five ETFs in inflows this year. ASYMmetric ETFs’ Darren Schuringa explains the technologically underpinning their “Smart” ETF lineup. Motley Fool’s Charly Travers spotlights their Small Cap Growth ETF (TMFS) and provides a behind-the-scenes look at day-to-day portfolio management.
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Bitcoin ETF Saga, Direct Indexing, & the Rise of Active
VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth covers several recent developments including iShares’ Bitcoin ETF filing, Amplify’s agreement to acquire ETFMG’s ETFs, and several active ETF launches and filings. Charles Schwab’s D.J. Tierney discusses ETF flows, standout ETFs, and their direct indexing platform. T. Rowe Price’s Tim Coyne highlights the firm’s expanding actively managed ETF suite including their approach to fees and the transparent versus semi-transparent structure.
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Top ETF Stories, Current Markets, & AI Commodity Strategies
VettaFi’s Lara Crigger offers perspective on two of the year’s most noteworthy ETF stories. Northern Trust’s Michael Natale presents the firm’s base case on equities and fixed income. Teucrium’s Sal Gilbertie spotlights several ETFs including their recently launched AiLA Long/Short Base Metals Strategy ETF (OAIB), which leverages artificial intelligence.
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Nasdaq’s Alison Doyle Goes Around the World of ETFs
Nasdaq’s Alison Doyle goes around the world of ETFs, highlighting flows, trading, launches, and new filings. VettaFi’s Tom Lydon discusses recent advisor polling data including surveys on equal weighting, stock valuations, bond duration, and more. Zacks’ Sal Esposito explains the Zacks Earnings Consistent Portfolio ETF (ZECP).
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Energy & ESG
VettaFi’s Stacey Morris drills into the energy sector and energy ETFs. Candriam’s Alexandra Russo goes in-depth on ESG investing, offering perspective on where it’s gone wrong over the past several years and what the focus should be on moving forward.
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