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
Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas on the Index Fund That Changed Investing
Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg and author of The Bogle Effect, reflects on the 50th anniversary of Vanguard’s first index fund and its transformative impact on investors and the asset management industry. Kirsten Chang, Senior Industry Analyst at VettaFi, spotlights several recent launches, including the State Street SPDR UC Investments 90/10 Endowment Strategy Index ETF (USBG) and the ARK Active Autocallable Income ETF (ARKY).
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
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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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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