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 Prime – Upcoming Guest Lineup
One of the “most helpful plain-English resources for investors who want to demystify exchange-traded funds.” – Bloomberg BusinessWeek
In addition to the following guests, be sure to catch our weekly segment with the experts at ETF.com! Subscribe to receive the latest ETF Prime podcast directly to your inbox.
April 7th – Mona Naqvi, Head of ESG Product Strategy North America at S&P Dow Jones Indices, discusses the future of ESG investing. Naushad Virji, CEO of SP Funds, spotlights the first suite of Sharia-compliant ETFs.
April 14th – Sean O’Hara, President of Pacer ETFs Distributors, offers perspective on the recent market turmoil and explains the merits of Pacer’s Trendpilot ETFs. Justin Castelli, Co-Founder of Advisor Growth Community, describes how they’re helping financial advisors succeed.
April 21st – Ed Rosenberg, Head of ETFs at American Century Investments, highlights their recent launch of the first actively managed, semi-transparent ETFs. Matt Hougan, Global Head of Research at Bitwise Investments, goes in-depth on crypto, including how bitcoin has performed in a tumultuous market environment.
April 28th – Phil McInnis, Director of Investments at Avantis Investors, explains the investment process behind their lineup of low cost, actively managed ETFs. Eric Ervin, CEO of Blockforce Capital & Reality Shares, talks liquid alternative investments and cryptocurrencies.
May 5th – Michael Strain, Director of Economic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, discusses the economic impact of the Coronavirus. Graham Day, VP of Product & Research at Innovator ETFs, spotlights their lineup of defined outcome ETFs.
May 12th – George Milling-Stanley, Chief Gold Strategist at State Street Global Advisors, provides insight into the current gold market, along with the prospects for gold moving forward. Frank Holmes, CEO of US Global Investors, lays out the investment case for the US Global JETS ETF (JETS).
May 19th – Lawrence Hamtil, Investment Advisor with Fortune Financial, offers his unique perspective on the financial markets and ETFs. David Dowden, Portfolio Manager at MacKay Municipal Managers, goes in-depth on the municipal bond market and two active muni bond ETFs (MMIN & MMIT).
June 2nd – David Mann, Head of Capital Markets for Global ETFs at Franklin Templeton, walks through their approach to the ETF market, which includes active, passive and smart beta products. Eric Balchunas, Sr. ETF Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses the latest ETF trends and fields rapid-fire ETF questions.
June 9th – Luke Oliver, Head of Index Investing Americas at DWS Group, explains why ESG investing will move mainstream and addresses questions around ESG performance. Garrett Paolella, Chief Operating Officer at Harvest Volatility, describes the investment process behind the Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NUSI).
June 16th – Rich Powers, Head of ETF Product Management at Vanguard, talks investor behavior during the recent downturn and provides an ETF “State of the Union”. Simeon Hyman, Global Investment Strategist at ProShares, goes in-depth on leveraged and inverse ETPs.
June 23rd – Holly Framsted, US Head of Factor ETFs at iShares, delves into the performance of factor ETFs year-to-date. Michael Loukas, Principal & CEO of TrueMark Investments, spotlights their Technology, AI & Deep Learning ETF (LRNZ) and ESG Active Opportunities ETF (ECOZ).
June 30th – ESG expert Graham Sinclair makes the investment case for sustainability and rebuts common ESG criticisms. Todd Rosenbluth, Sr. Director of ETF & Mutual Fund Research at CFRA, recaps the quarter in ETFs.
All guest interviews are available through our featured section “ETF Expert Corner” at etfstore.com and can be played directly from any mobile device. Full podcasts of ETF Prime can be downloaded for free at etfprime.com, etf.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, and other major podcast apps.
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Recapping a Wild Month in ETFs: Facts, Myths, & the Unusual
Three of the best in the ETF business discuss an eventful month in ETFs. ETF.com’s Lara Crigger explains the record number of leveraged and inverse ETP closures. CFRA’s Todd Rosenbluth talks ETF flows, myths, launches, and more. ETF Flows’ Dave Nadig goes in-depth on bond ETF discounts and the Fed tasking BlackRock with bond ETF purchases.
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Biotech Expert Brad Loncar Goes In-Depth on Coronavirus Treatments & Vaccines
Biotech expert Brad Loncar explains why COVID-19 should be taken seriously and goes in-depth on the companies rapidly developing treatments and vaccines. ETF.com’s Drew Voros highlights ETF flows and discusses the Fed’s decision to purchase investment grade corporate bond ETFs.
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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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