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
ETN Risks, Banking Turmoil, & ETF Flows
VettaFi’s Dave Nadig talks Credit Suisse ETNs, the recent banking crisis, crypto regulation, and more. State Street’s Matt Bartolini goes in-depth on first quarter ETF flows and performance.
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3 ETF Research Trends, Cramer ETFs, & Optimizing Bitcoin Futures
VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth highlights the three biggest ETF research trends on their platform. Tuttle Capital’s Matt Tuttle goes in-depth on the Long Cramer Tracker ETF (LJIM) and the Inverse Cramer Tracker ETF (SJIM). Bitwise’s Matt Hougan explains the recently launched Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF (BITC) and offers perspective on bitcoin in a portfolio.
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SVB’s ETF Impact, Roundhill’s “BIG” ETFs, & Crowdsourced Investing
VettaFi’s Tom Lydon discusses the ETF impact of SVB’s collapse, oral arguments in Grayscale’s SEC lawsuit, year-to-date ETF flows, and a Vanguard milestone. Roundhill’s Dave Mazza previews their upcoming lineup of “BIG” ETFs, which offers highly concentrated exposure to specific market sectors. SoFi’s Tobin McDaniel explains their unique approach to ETFs, including the “crowdsourced” SoFi Social 50 ETF (SFYF).
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JPMorgan’s Bryon Lake on ETF Growth, Active Management, & More
JPMorgan’s Bryon Lake discusses the firm’s remarkable ETF growth, along with the outlook for the ETF industry as a whole. VettaFi’s Stacey Morris offers an in-depth look at the energy space and energy-related ETFs. CFRA’s Aniket Ullal highlights several key ETF stories including the rise of active management, options-based ETF strategies, and international ETFs.
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5 Key ETF Stories, Morgan Stanley’s ETF Entrance, & Sticky Inflation
VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth offers his take on five key ETF stories Nate is tracking right now. Morgan Stanley’s Tony Rochte discusses their recent ETF entrance and what comes next. VanEck’s David Schassler explains why inflation is here to stay and spotlights two potential inflation-fighting ETFs.
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