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
Inside One of the Most Successful ETF Launches Ever
Simeon Hyman, Global Investment Strategist at ProShares, highlights one of the most successful ETF launches ever – the ProShares GENIUS Money Market ETF (IQMM), the first money market ETF designed to meet the stringent requirements of the GENIUS Act. Roxanna Islam, Head of Sector & Industry Research at VettaFi, explores the fast-rising world of defense, space, and drone ETFs, which are attracting increased investor attention.
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
Inside the Markets: Matt Bartolini on SPDR Strategies and New ETF Launches
Matt Bartolini, Head of Americas ETF Research at State Street Global Advisors, shares insights on recent market trends through the lens of key SPDR ETFs and highlights new launches, including the SPDR SSGA IG Public & Private Credit ETF (PRIV). Roxanna Islam, Head of Sector & Industry Research at VettaFi, provides the latest updates from the world of crypto ETFs, covering fund flows, recent launches, and the status of SEC filings.
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Raymond Bridges on BDGS ETF, Sortino Ratio, and Active Management
Raymond Bridges, Managing Director of Bridges Capital, discusses the strategy behind the Bridges Capital Tactical ETF (BDGS), emphasizing the importance of risk-adjusted performance and the value of active management. VettaFi’s Zeno Mercer examines the rapid evolution of healthcare technology and highlights the ROBO Global Healthcare Technology & Innovation ETF (HTEC).
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Inside Dimensional’s ETF Surge and Multi-Share Class Pursuit with Joel Schneider
Joel Schneider, Deputy Head of Portfolio Management at Dimensional, discusses the firm’s milestone as the first issuer to surpass $200 billion in actively managed ETF assets. He also delves into the hidden costs of traditional index funds and Dimensional’s pursuit of the multi-share class structure. VettaFi’s Cinthia Murphy breaks down the latest filings and launches in the buffer and synthetic income ETF space, spotlighting new offerings from ARK Invest, ProShares, Innovator, and others.
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Victory Capital’s Lance Humphrey on ETF Lineup, Current Markets
Victory Capital’s Lance Humphrey walks through the VictoryShares ETF lineup and shares his perspective on the current market environment. VettaFi’s Kirsten Chang highlights key takeaways from the firm’s Mid-Year Market Outlook Symposium, offering insight into how advisors are approaching portfolio allocations for the remainder of the year.
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Top ETF Stories of 2025: A Mid-Year Recap with VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth
VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth joins host Nate Geraci to break down the top ETF stories shaping the first half of 2025. Astoria’s Bruce Lavine dives into one of the industry’s hottest topics: 351 Exchanges – what they are and why they matter.
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