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
Anthropic IPO & Bitcoin DRIP ETFs
Roxanna Islam, Head of Sector & Industry Research at VettaFi, discusses the upcoming Anthropic IPO and how investors can gain exposure today through ETFs, including those using swaps tied to perpetual futures contracts. Todd Mathias, Head of U.S. ETF Product Strategy & Development at Franklin Templeton, goes inside the firm’s expanding ETF lineup, from its recently launched Bitcoin DRIP ETFs to its active fixed income offerings.
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
Jim Atkinson on Making History with First Mutual Fund to ETF Conversion
Guinness Atkinson’s Jim Atkinson offers a behind-the-scenes look at the first-ever mutual fund to ETF conversion and explains the potential impact on the asset management industry. ETF Stream’s Tom Eckett discusses the European ETF landscape including ESG, bitcoin, thematics, and the non-transparent structure. Horizon Kinetics’ James Davolos spotlights their Inflation Beneficiaries ETF (INFL), a top-five ETF launch this year.
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Timber ETFs, Emerging Markets, & Risk Parity
ETF.com’s Drew Voros discusses the year’s best performing ETF, ARK’s recent struggles, and timber ETFs. WisdomTree’s Jeremy Schwartz lays out the investment case for emerging markets and the Emerging Markets ex-State-Owned Enterprises ETF (XSOE). Evoke Advisors’ Damien Bisserier spotlights the RPAR Risk Parity ETF (RPAR).
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Impact of Delaying Bitcoin ETF Approval
ETF.com’s Sumit Roy explains the impact of the SEC delaying bitcoin ETF approval and why fund companies are lining-up to launch the product. HANetf’s Hector McNeil discusses the European ETF landscape, which includes crypto ETPs. Osprey Funds’ Greg King spotlights their Bitcoin Trust and recently launched Polkadot Trust.
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ETF.com Awards, Best ETF Trading Practices, & Trend Following
ETF.com’s Drew Voros offers highlights from their 8th Annual ETF Awards. Vanguard’s Janel Jackson discusses best ETF trading practices and spotlights the recently launched Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF (VUSB). Euclid Investment Advisory’s John Creekmur and Karl Ashley explain the investment approach behind the Euclid Capital Growth ETF (EUCG), which utilizes trend-following.
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Coinbase & Cannabis
ETF.com’s Sumit Roy discusses Coinbase’s direct listing including which ETFs now own the company and whether this impacts the SEC’s decision-making on bitcoin ETFs. ETF Trends’ Lara Crigger offers an in-depth look at the cannabis ETF landscape. Cambria’s Meb Faber explains the longer-term investment case for cannabis stocks and spotlights the Cambria Cannabis ETF (TOKE).
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