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
“Convexity Maven” Harley Bassman on Fed, Inflation, & Interest Rates
Simplify ETFs’ Harley Bassman offers perspective on Fed policy, inflation, demographics, and more. ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig discusses the latest on Senator Wyden’s ETF tax proposal and fields Twitter questions. Goldman Sachs’ Katie Koch goes in-depth on thematic ETFs.
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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.
October 5th – Katie Koch, Co-Head of Fundamental Equity for Goldman Sachs Asset Management, discusses their approach to thematic ETFs. Harley Bassman, Managing Partner of Simplify ETFs, offers perspective on the Fed, yield curve, and what lies ahead for the financial markets.
October 12th – Maurits Pot, Founder & CEO of Dawn Global, outlines the investment case for the Asian Growth Cubs ETF (CUBS). Travis Briggs, CEO of ROBO Global, highlights their lineup of ETFs covering robotics, artificial intelligence, and healthcare technology.
October 19th – Giang Bui, Head of US Exchange Traded Products at Nasdaq, talks ETF growth, innovation, and education. Ryan Krueger, Co-Founder & CEO of Freedom Day Solutions, spotlights the Freedom Day Dividend ETF (MBOX) and explains why he launched it.
October 26th – Andrew Chanin, CEO of ProcureAM, discusses Procure Asset Launchpad ETFs, which helps third parties bring ETF ideas to market. Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, goes in-depth on the cryptoasset landscape including performance, regulation, and what’s next.
November 2nd – Laura Segafredo, Global Head of Sustainable Research – ETF & Index Investments at BlackRock, and Sarah Greenberg, Executive Director – ESG Client Coverage at MSCI, discuss climate considerations in investor portfolios. Will Hershey, Co-Founder & CEO of Roundhill Investments, talks about the intersection of social media and ETFs.
November 9th – Eric Pan, CEO of the Investment Company Institute, describes why Senator Ron Wyden’s proposed ETF tax change is misguided. Bill Davis, Founder of Stance Capital, explains their approach to ESG investing and the Stance Equity ESG Large Cap Core ETF (STNC).
November 23rd – Brandon Clark, Director of ETF Business at Federated Hermes, offers insight into their decision to enter the ETF market. Luke Oliver, Managing Director & Head of Strategy at KraneShares, explains how the latest developments in China are impacting their lineup of China ETFs.
November 30th – Randy Wasinger, Founder of CryptoSlam, provides an inside look at the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Caitlin Cook, Head of Community at Onramp Invest & VP of Operations at Onramp Academy, discusses the importance of cryptoasset education.
December 7th – Todd Rosenbluth, Head of ETF & Mutual Fund Research at CFRA, goes around the world of ETFs. Perth Tolle, Founder of Life + Liberty Indexes, highlights the index underlying the Freedom 100 Emerging Market ETF (FRDM).
December 14th – Shana Orczyk Sissel, Chief Market Strategist at Strategic Wealth Partners, describes her approach to ETF due diligence and portfolio construction. Robert Minter, Director of Investment Strategy at Aberdeen Standard Investments, talks passive investing in commodities.
December 21st – Ben Johnson, Director of Global ETF Research at Morningstar, recaps the year in ETFs and looks ahead to 2022. Michael Gayed, Portfolio Manager at Toroso Investments, offers a financial market year-in-review and outlines key factors to watch in the new year.
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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The State of Bitcoin ETFs
VanEck’s Jan van Eck and Grayscale’s Dave LaValle discuss the entire state of bitcoin ETFs including the current regulatory landscape and what comes next. ETF Trends’ Tom Lydon offers perspective on China’s Evergrande and investor behavior.
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Death of the 60/40 Portfolio?
Tom Hendrickson, President of ETF Trends & ETF Database, offers unique insight into whether advisors believe the 60/40 portfolio is dead. Cullen Roche spotlights The Discipline Fund ETF (DSCF). Pacer’s Sean O’Hara discusses the growth of their ETF business and which ETFs are currently resonating with investors.
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Tax Efficiency of ETFs in Jeopardy?
ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig discusses a recent Senate Finance Committee proposal to close the ETF tax “loophole” and also fields a variety of ETF questions from Twitter. GraniteShares’ Will Rhind outlines the investment case for gold and broad commodities. Sparkline Capital’s Kai Wu spotlights their Intangible Value ETF (ITAN).
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