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 ETF Trends and ETF Database! Subscribe to receive the latest ETF Prime podcast directly to your inbox.
April 5th – Matt Bartolini, Head of SPDR Americas Research at SSGA, talks ETF flows, actively managed ETFs, and current financial markets. Mamadou-Abou Sarr, Co-Founder & President of V-Square Quantitative Management, spotlights the V-Shares US Leadership Diversity ETF (VDNI).
April 13th – Live from Exchange: An ETF Experience, featuring ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig and Todd Rosenbluth.
April 19th – David Miller, Co-Founder & CIO of Strategy Shares, describes the firm’s approach to the ETF market, which includes their Nasdaq 7HANDL Index ETF (HNDL). Morgan Paxhia, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Poseidon, goes in-depth on the cannabis market and the AdvisorShares Poseidon Dynamic Cannabis ETF (PSDN).
April 26th – Eric Balchunas, Sr. ETF Analyst at Bloomberg, outlines his new book, “The Bogle Effect: How John Bogle and Vanguard Turned Wall Street Inside Out and Saved Investors Trillions”. Corey Hoffstein, Co-Founder & CIO at Newfound Research, explains the concept of “return stacking” and their new suite of ETF models in partnership with Simplify ETFs.
May 3rd – Ben Slavin, Global Head of ETFs – Asset Servicing at BNY Mellon, covers a range of ETF topics including what’s next for crypto ETFs. Oktay Kavrak, Product Strategist at Leverage Shares, dives into their unique suite of short and leveraged ETPs which currently trade on European exchanges.
May 10th – Yasmin Dahya Bilger, Head of ETFs at Engine No. 1, describes how their ETF lineup seeks to drive value and impact through active ownership. Tommy Mancuso, President & Co-Founder of The BAD Investment Company, spotlights the B.A.D. ETF (BAD).
May 17th – Kelly Ye, Head of Index Research at CoinDesk Indices, details their broad range of crypto indices and offers perspective on the future of digital assets.
May 24th – Nicholas Bohnsack, CEO of Strategas Asset Management, discusses the firm’s recent ETF entrance, which includes the Strategas Global Policy Opportunities ETF (SAGP). David Auerbach, Managing Director of Armada ETF Advisors, goes in-depth on the real estate market and the recently launched Home Appreciation U.S. REIT ETF (HAUS).
June 14th – Wendy Wong, Head of Sustainable Investment Partnerships at New York Life Investments, explains their Dual Impact suite of ETFs. Sonja Formato, Senior Director at Foreside, offers a behind-the-scenes look at mutual fund to ETF conversions and semi-transparent ETFs.
June 21st – Mark Yusko, Founder & CEO of Morgan Creek Capital Management, talks crypto, SPACs, and the Morgan Creek-Exos Active SPAC Arbitrage ETF (CSH).
June 28th – Joanne Hill, Chief Advisor for Research and Strategy at Cboe Vest, goes around the world of ETFs. JD Gardner, Founder of Aptus ETFs, highlights their lineup of actively managed ETFs.
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, ETF Trends, ETF Database, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, and other major podcast apps.
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ETFs for Rising Rates & Inflation
ETF Trends’ Todd Rosenbluth explains where advisors are seeking income given inflation concerns. iShares’ Sarah Kjellberg and MSCI’s Guillermo Cano discuss the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on ESG ratings and the energy transition. FolioBeyond’s Dean Smith spotlights their Rising Rates ETF (RISR) and offers perspective on current fixed income markets.
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Financial Markets & ETFs: What Advisors & Investors Are Doing
ETF Trends’ Tom Lydon discusses the results of a recent advisor survey on the financial markets and managing client portfolios. Nasdaq’s Giang Bui dives into another new survey on how “ETPs are empowering the next generation of investors”. Kelly ETFs’ CEO Kevin Kelly spotlights their recently launched ETF lineup including the Kelly Residential & Apartment Real Estate ETF (RESI).
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Commodity ETFs Heat Up
ETF Trends’ Lara Crigger discusses surging investor interest in commodity ETFs. Global X’s Jon Maier goes in-depth on the current financial markets and highlights several thematic ETFs. Loup Funds’ Gene Munster explains the investment case for the index behind the Innovator Loup Frontier Tech ETF (LOUP).
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ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig Goes In-Depth on Russia ETFs
ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig offers the latest on Russia ETFs, along with Emerging Market ETFs with exposure to Russian securities. Emles’ Gabriel Hammond explains their approach to the ETF market and spotlights several ETFs including the Emles Federal Contractors ETF (FEDX).
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