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
Q1 ETF Flow Trends & Next Evolution Options Strategies (NEOS)
Cinthia Murphy, Investment Strategist at VettaFi, examines key trends in first-quarter ETF flows and looks ahead to the remainder of the year. Troy Cates, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of NEOS Investments, offers a tour of one of the industry’s fastest-growing ETF lineups and discusses key considerations for investors evaluating options-based ETF strategies.
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
Back to the Future: Currency Hedged ETFs
With the U.S. dollar surging over the past two years, ETF.com’s Lara Crigger discusses whether once popular currency hedged ETFs can stage a comeback. U.S. Global Investors’ Frank Holmes goes in-depth on cryptocurrencies and gold. AAM’s Lance McGray spotlights their S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF (SPDV).
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Perth Tolle on Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of a New ETF
Perth Tolle, Founder of Life + Liberty Indexes, discusses the backstory and index construction behind the brand new Alpha Architect Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF (FRDM). State Street’s Matt Bartolini goes in-depth on multifactor ETFs. ETF.com’s Dave Nadig talks oil and oil-related ETFs.
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Bitcoin Back in the Spotlight
With its price recently surging, bitcoin is moving back into the spotlight. ETF.com’s Sumit Roy discusses the latest on bitcoin ETFs and whether bitcoin is “gold 2.0”. Exponential ETFs’ Phil Bak explains the Reverse Cap Weighted U.S. Large Cap ETF (RVRS) and fields rapid-fire ETF questions. Cushing’s Todd Sunderland highlights their Sector Plus ETFs focused primarily on the energy sector and MLPs.
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Pros & Cons of Niche Tech ETFs
Technology ETFs are being sliced thinner and thinner, with ETFs now covering cybersecurity, cloud computing, virtual reality, mobile payments, and more. ETF.com’s Lara Crigger discusses this growing segment of ETFs and key considerations for investors. Amplify ETFs’ Christian Magoon goes in-depth on the recently launched Amplify CrowdBureau Peer-to-Peer Lending & Crowdfunding ETF (LEND). Vanguard’s Michael Lovett highlights their latest ETF fee cuts and offers perspective on both fund and financial advisor fees.
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Stocks Soaring, But Bond ETFs Shining
With the S&P 500 enjoying its best start to a year since 1987, bond ETFs have somewhat surprisingly drawn investor interest. BlackRock’s Karen Schenone helps make sense of the outsized bond ETF flows and also discusses factor-focused and ESG bond ETFs. ETF.com’s Dave Nadig offers perspective on Morningstar’s annual fund fee study. Distillate Capital’s Tom Cole spotlights their U.S. Fundamental Stability & Value ETF (DSTL).
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