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
Inside One of the Most Successful ETF Launches Ever
Simeon Hyman, Global Investment Strategist at ProShares, highlights one of the most successful ETF launches ever – the ProShares GENIUS Money Market ETF (IQMM), the first money market ETF designed to meet the stringent requirements of the GENIUS Act. Roxanna Islam, Head of Sector & Industry Research at VettaFi, explores the fast-rising world of defense, space, and drone ETFs, which are attracting increased investor attention.
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
ETF Prime – Upcoming Guest Lineup
In addition to the following guests, be sure to catch our weekly segment with the experts at VettaFi! Subscribe to receive the latest ETF Prime podcast directly to your inbox.
July 5th – James Seyffart, ETF Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, goes in-depth on the recent wave of spot bitcoin ETF filings and predicts what comes next.
July 11th – Meb Faber, Co-Founder & CIO of Cambria Investment Management, discusses the firm’s rise to nearly $2 billion in ETF assets and offers perspective on current global stock market valuations. Todd Sohn, ETF & Technical Strategist at Strategas, weighs in on the key ETF trends he’s tracking.
July 18th – Lawrence Hamtil, Principal at Fortune Financial, along with special guest “Ramp Capital”, talk ETFs, markets, social media, and more.
July 25th – Paul Kim, CEO & Co-Founder of Simplify ETFs, expands on the firm’s unique ETF lineup, which has seen over a half billion dollars in inflows this year. Julie Cane, CEO & Managing Partner of Democracy Investments, describes the investment thesis behind the Democracy International Fund ETF (DMCY).
August 1st – Gerard O’Reilly, Co-CEO & CIO at Dimensional, provides perspective on the pursuit of ETF share classes of the firm’s mutual funds. Komson Silapachai, VP of Research & Portfolio Strategy at Sage Advisory, dives into the topic of ETF-focused portfolio construction.
August 8th – Doug Yones, Head of Exchange Traded Products at NYSE, explains what’s hot and what’s not in the world of ETFs. David Schulhof, Founder & CEO of MUSQ LLC, goes in-depth on the recently launched MUSQ Global Music Industry ETF (MUSQ).
August 15th – Nick Gendron, Global Head of Fixed Income Product Management at Bloomberg, highlights the firm’s growing suite of indices which includes exposure to the sustainable bond space.
August 22nd – Rachel Aguirre, Head of US iShares Product at BlackRock, discusses several recent ETF launches and offers perspective on the future of ETF innovation. Phillip Hanks, Founder & CEO of Parabla, spotlights the Parabla Innovation ETF (LZRD).
August 29th – Thomas Generazio, Senior Trader on the Institutional Block Desk at TD Ameritrade/Schwab, walks through best ETF trading practices for advisors. Phil Bak, CEO of Armada ETFs, provides an in-depth look at the Private Real Estate Strategy via Liquid REITs ETF (PRVT).
September 12th – David Mann, Head of ETF Product & Capital Markets at Franklin Templeton, gives an update on his 2023 ETF predictions and describes the key drivers behind the firm’s ETF growth. Yuri Khodjamirian, CIO of Tema, discusses the launch of their ETF platform which is focused on expert-led, institutional grade thematic ETFs.
September 19th – Laura Mayfield, Senior Portfolio Manager at Fort Washington Investment Advisors, spotlights the Touchstone Ultra Short Income ETF (TUSI).
September 26th – Matt Camuso, ETF Strategist at BNY Mellon, recaps the first three quarters in ETFs and looks ahead to the remainder of the year. Hakan Kaya, Portfolio Manager at Neuberger Berman, explains their Commodities Strategy ETF (NBCM).
All guest interviews are available through our featured section “ETF Expert Corner” at etfstore.com and can be played directly from any mobile device. Full podcasts of ETF Prime can be downloaded for free at etfprime.com, VettaFi, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, and other major podcast apps.
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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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