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
Early Grades on 2026 ETF Predictions & Key Market Themes to Watch
Cinthia Murphy, Investment Strategist at VettaFi, delivers early grades on host Nate Geraci’s five ETF predictions for 2026. Matt Bartolini, Global Head of Research Strategists at State Street Investment Management, shares three key ETF and market themes on his radar.
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
One of the “most helpful plain-English resources for investors who want to demystify exchange-traded funds.” – Bloomberg BusinessWeek
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 – Jim Smigiel, Chief Investment Officer at SEI, discusses the $1.3 trillion asset manager’s recent foray into ETFs. Nancy Davis, Founder & Chief Investment Officer at Quadratic Capital Management, talks key considerations for bond investors and spotlights their Interest Rate Volatility and Inflation Hedge ETF (IVOL).
July 12th – Bob Hum, U.S. Head of Factor ETFs at BlackRock, and Hitendra Varsani, Managing Director – MSCI Solutions Research, dive into factor investing. Simeon Hyman, Global Investment Strategist at ProShares, explains the recently launched Short Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITI) and what’s next for the bitcoin ETF space.
July 19th – Phil Huber, CIO at Savant Wealth and Author of “The Allocator’s Edge”, goes in-depth on the role of alternative assets in a portfolio. Tim Johnston, Partner at Blue Horizon, outlines the investment thesis underpinning the Blue Horizon New Energy Economy ETF (BNE).
August 2nd – Elisabeth Kashner, Director of ETF Research & Analytics at FactSet, examines the ETF fee landscape and its influence on industry competition.
August 9th – Jeffrey Sherman, Deputy Chief Investment Officer at DoubleLine Capital, expands on the firm’s recent ETF entrance which includes the launch of their Opportunistic Bond ETF (DBND). Anthony Caruso, ETF Investment Strategist at Dimensional, describes the quick ascent of their ETF business and what comes next.
August 16th – Vivek Ramaswamy, Co-Founder of Strive Asset Management, explains how the firm will apply “excellence capitalism” to ETFs. Andrew Beer, Managing Member at Dynamic Beta Investments, offers the investment case for the iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF (DBMF).
August 23rd – Joanne Bianco, Client Portfolio Manager at BondBloxx, details their lineup of high yield bond ETFs and how it can help investors reincorporate risk back into their bond portfolios. Hany Rashwan, CEO and Co-Founder of 21Shares, talks future of crypto and crypto ETPs.
August 30th – Peter Bjelopetrovich, V.P. Business Development at Innovative Portfolios, highlights their actively managed, income-focused ETFs. Bruce Lavine, CEO of NightShares, elaborates on the research behind their recently launched ETFs, which seek to capture value from the “Night Effect.”
September 13th – Mike Green, Portfolio Manager & Chief Strategist at Simplify, goes in-depth on the current market environment and the Simplify Macro Strategy ETF (FIG).
September 20th – Greg Bassuk, CEO of AXS, discusses their rapidly-growing suite of unique ETFs. Michael Auerbach, Founder of Subversive Capital, spotlights the Subversive Metaverse ETF (PUNK).
September 27th – Rich Koerner, Senior ETF Sales Specialist at Touchstone Investments, expands on their approach to the ETF market. John Southard, Co-Founder & CIO at Innovator ETFs, offers perspective on managing portfolio risk and volatility using defined outcome products.
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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Industry Veteran Joanne Hill: The ETF Success Story
ETF industry veteran Joanne Hill discusses the early days of ETFs and what’s next for the industry. VettaFi’s Tom Hendrickson explains how the changing market environment is impacting advisor attention in certain asset classes and ETFs. Aptus ETFs’ JD Gardner highlights their unique lineup of actively managed ETFs.
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Mark Yusko on SPACs, Crypto, & ETFs
Morgan Creek’s Mark Yusko discusses SPACs, crypto, and several ETFs including the Morgan Creek-Exos Active SPAC Arbitrage ETF (CSH). VettaFi’s Dave Nadig dissects Hester Peirce’s recent speech on crypto regulation and offers his latest thinking on the prospects for a spot bitcoin ETF. Pacer ETFs’ Sean O’Hara explains why the firm has become the fastest growing ETF issuer of 2022.
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Is Interest in ESG ETFs Waning?
VettaFi’s Lara Crigger dives into ESG ETF flows, performance, and overall investor interest. Plus, Lara offers perspective on recent SEC proposals that could impact ESG ETF naming and disclosures. New York Life Investment’s Wendy Wong spotlights their IQ Dual Impact Suite of ETFs. ACA Foreside’s Sonja Formato provides an inside look at ETF distribution, including mutual fund to ETF conversions, active semi-transparent ETFs, and platform access.
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Live From Inside ETFs: Shifting Markets & ETF Due Diligence
VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth recaps the recent Inside ETFs conference and explains why bond mutual funds are experiencing outflows. Nate visits with FLX Network’s Jillian DelSignore, industry veteran Phil Bak, Freedom Day Solutions’ Ryan Krueger, Davis Advisors’ Dodd Kittsley, Alpha Architect’s Jack Vogel, Magnifi’s Matt Barley, Charles Schwab’s D.J. Tierney, and MacMillan’s Chris Sullivan.
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