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
ETF Legend Reggie Browne On How ETFs Are Handling Market Downturn
GTS’ Reggie Browne goes in-depth on ETF trading, liquidity, and market structure during the recent, abrupt downturn. WisdomTree’s Jeremy Schwartz discusses market and economic impact of the Coronavirus and highlights several ETFs. North Shore Indices’ Tim Rotolo explains investment case for uranium and the North Shore Global Uranium Mining ETF (URNM).
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ETFs Pass Yet Another Test
ETF.com’s Drew Voros explains how ETFs have handled the recent market volatility. SS&C ALPS Advisors President Laton Spahr and Global X Chief Investment Officer Jon Maier go in-depth on thematic ETFs.
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Coronavirus: Markets, ETFs, & Fear
ETF.com’s Sumit Roy discusses potential economic and market implications of the Coronavirus and highlights recent ETF flows, performance, and trading. Confluence Analytics’ Conor Platt offers his unique perspective on ESG data. Alpha Architect’s Wes Gray explains their ETF white-labeling business.
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Altruist’s Jason Wenk on RIA Custodian Fees, Transparency, & Technology
Altruist Founder Jason Wenk goes in-depth on the current RIA custodian landscape including competitive dynamics with firms such as Schwab and Fidelity, along with how the space will evolve moving forward. ETF.com’s Lara Crigger talks ESG ETF due diligence. Pacific Global ETFs’ Tony Dufault highlights their lineup of income-oriented, actively managed ETFs.
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Launch of Non-Transparent ETFs Imminent… Will They Matter?
ETF.com’s Drew Voros discusses the imminent launch of the first non-transparent ETFs. Northern Trust’s Michael Natale describes the role of real assets in a portfolio and highlights FlexShares ETFs covering natural resources, infrastructure, and real estate. AlphaClone’s Maz Jadallah explains their Alternative Alpha ETF (ALFA), which seeks to mimic top stock picks from the best hedge fund managers.
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