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
VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth on Hottest Trends in ETFs
Host Nate Geraci is back from Inside ETFs. VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth offers his thoughts on Nate’s key takeaways, which cover some of the industry’s hottest trends.
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Valkyrie’s Leah Wald on Crypto ETFs, Markets, & Regulation
Valkyrie’s Leah Wald offers perspective on the state of crypto ETFs and regulation, along with current crypto market dynamics. VettaFi’s Tom Hendrickson and LOGICLY’s Emil Tarazi discuss their recent partnership and highlight the surging interest in Treasury ETFs.
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ETF “Shark Tank”
VettaFi’s Dave Nadig and Host Nate Geraci debate a wide range of prospective ETF ideas offered by “Fintwit”.
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Smart Beta Turns 20, ETF Innovation, & Avantis’ Success
VettaFi’s Lara Crigger offers perspective as the smart beta ETF category celebrates its 20-year anniversary. BNY Mellon’s Ben Slavin discusses the future of ETF innovation, including the upcoming expiration of Vanguard’s ETF share class patent. Avantis’ Phil McInnis explains the drivers behind the remarkable growth of their ETF business.
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Advisor Polling, Miners ETFs, & Model Portfolios
VettaFi’s Tom Lydon discusses recent advisor polling data on everything from 60/40 portfolio returns to active ETFs. Sprott’s John Ciampaglia spotlights their lineup of energy transition ETFs, including the first-ever nickel miners ETF. Horizon’s Scott Ladner explains the process behind their ETF-centric, goals-based model portfolios.
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