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
Geopolitics, Investor Behavior, & ETFs
ETF Trends’ Tom Hendrickson discusses how recent geopolitical events are impacting the ETF world and investor behavior. Direxion’s Dave Mazza offers perspective on the current market environment and spotlights several thematic ETFs including the Direxion mRNA ETF (MSGR). Infrastructure Capital’s Jay Hatfield explains the investment process behind the recently launched InfraCap Equity Income Fund (ICAP).
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ETF Flows, ARK Performance, & Inflation Hedging
ETF Trends’ Tom Lydon discusses ETF flows and performance, including ARK’s recent challenges. Northern Trust’s Michael Natale goes in-depth on inflation hedging a portfolio. Amplify’s Christian Magoon spotlights their recently launched Inflation Fighter ETF (IWIN) and talks bitcoin ETFs.
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Grayscale’s Dave LaValle on Spot Bitcoin ETF, GBTC Discount, & Future of Finance ETF
Grayscale’s Dave LaValle goes in-depth on their efforts to bring a spot bitcoin ETF to market and also highlights the recently launched Future of Finance ETF (GFOF). ETF Trends’ Tom Hendrickson discusses the Bitwise/ETF Trends 2022 Benchmark Survey of Financial Advisor Attitudes Towards Crypto Assets. Astoria’s John Davi explains the investment case for the AXS Astoria Inflation Sensitive ETF (PPI).
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ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig on Passive ETF Fear-Mongering
ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig dives into several topics including ARK Invest filing for an interval fund, passive ETF rebalancing costs, and violent price swings in stocks such as Facebook and Amazon. CAIA Association’s John Bowman discusses alternative investments, crypto, tokenization, and democratizing investing. Upholdings’ Robert Cantwell spotlights the Compound Kings ETF (KNGS), the first-ever hedge fund to ETF conversion.
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ARK, DFA Bond ETFs, & Future Proof
ETF Trends’ Lara Crigger covers a range of topics including ARK’s recent challenges, gold ETF inflows, bitcoin ETFs, and the impact of proposed GICS sector changes. Dimensional’s Dave Plecha discusses the firm’s unique approach to fixed income and highlights their recently launched suite of bond ETFs. Advisor Circle’s Matt Middleton and Ritholtz’s Josh Brown offer a sneak preview of the upcoming Future Proof festival.
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