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
ETF Halftime & Covid-Inspired ETFs
CFRA’s Todd Rosenbluth recaps ETFs at the halfway point of the year, covering everything from Vanguard’s domination to DFA’s entrance into the space. ETF.com’s Drew Voros offers perspective on 2020’s ETF launches and closures, including highlighting several new Covid-inspired offerings. ETFMG’s Sam Masucci discusses the recently launched ETFMG Treatments, Testing, & Advancements ETF (GERM).
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A Closer Look at Active and Factor ETFs
ETF.com’s Sumit Roy discusses the active ETF landscape, including why active ETFs have been slow to gain traction and whether non-transparent ETFs can help. iShares’ Holly Framsted goes in-depth on factor investing, explaining how to use factor ETFs in a portfolio and offering her factor outlook moving forward. TrueMark’s Mike Loukas spotlights two recently launched, actively managed ETFs.
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ETF State of the Union
Vanguard’s Rich Powers offers an ETF “State of the Union”, including perspective on how ETFs handled recent market volatility and the new ETF labeling proposal. ETF.com’s Lara Crigger explains the rise of the retail trader and highlights the top 20 ETFs held at Robinhood. ProShares’ Simeon Hyman discusses ETFs focused on online retail, pet care, and dividend growth.
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Year’s Fastest Growing ETFs
ETF.com’s Sumit Roy highlights the year’s fastest growing ETFs, including several flying under the radar. Harvest Volatility Management’s Jon Molchan explains the investment process behind the Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NUSI).
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A Tour Around the World of ETFs
ETF.com’s Lara Crigger discusses recent developments with the United States Oil Fund (USO) and explains her reluctance to embrace a new proposal to relabel some ETFs. Franklin Templeton’s David Mann offers his unique perspective on the Fed’s bond ETF buying program. Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas highlights 2020’s top ETF stories.
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