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
NYSE’s Douglas Yones on Active ETFs, ESG, & Bitcoin
NYSE’s Douglas Yones discusses key growth drivers behind active ETFs, the prospects for ESG ETFs, and the status of bitcoin ETFs. ETF Trends’ Tom Lydon explains the pros and cons of an ETF industry dominated by market cap weighted products. ETF Hearsay’s Henry Jim offers a unique window into ETF filings and product development.
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Interactive Brokers’ Thomas Peterffy Goes In-Depth on “Payment for Order Flow”
Thomas Peterffy, Founder & Chairman of Interactive Brokers, discusses the controversial practice of “payment for order flow” and whether it’s detrimental to investors. Tom Hendrickson, President of ETF Trends & ETF Database, examines thematic ETFs through a unique lens. Chris Sullivan, President of MacMillan Sullivan Communications, offers a behind-the-scenes look at ETF marketing.
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ETF State of the Union
Armando Senra, Head of iShares Americas at BlackRock, delivers our annual ETF State of the Union. ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig recaps Camp Kotok. Toroso’s David Dziekanski spotlights two SoFi ETFs.
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Glimmer of Hope for Futures-Based Bitcoin ETFs?
ETF Trends’ Lara Crigger offers perspective on the launch of a mutual fund holding bitcoin futures and explains what recent SEC comments could mean for futures-based bitcoin ETFs. ETF industry pioneer Herb Blank discusses the rise of actively managed ETFs. Inspire Investing’s Robert Netzly highlights their lineup of faith-based ETFs.
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Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas on Bitcoin ETFs, ARK Invest, & More
Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas goes in-depth on bitcoin ETFs and fields Twitter questions on everything from ARK Invest to his personal investment approach. ETF Trends’ Tom Lydon discusses record ETF flows, China ETFs, and the Robinhood IPO. Innovator ETFs’ Bruce Bond explains the basics of defined outcome ETFs and how to use them in a portfolio.
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