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
Fast-Tracked IPOs, Prediction Markets & Preferred Securities
Rich Lee, Head of Program Trading & Execution Strategy at Baird, discusses index providers fast-tracking high-profile IPOs like SpaceX, along with the market structure and mechanics behind prediction market ETFs and tokenization. Doug Baker, Portfolio Manager & Head of Preferred Securities at Nuveen, breaks down the preferred securities market and spotlights the Nuveen Preferred and Income ETF (NPFI).
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
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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Best of ETF Prime: Russia ETFs, Vanguard Patent, Bitcoin ETFs, & More
Nate revisits some of his favorite conversations this year including with Cambria’s Meb Faber, VettaFi’s Dave Nadig and Lara Crigger, Vanguard’s Rich Powers, BNY Mellon’s Ben Slavin, and Grayscale’s Dave LaValle.
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