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
Best of ETF Prime
We revisit conversations with ETF.com’s Dave Nadig, Innovator ETFs’ Bruce Bond, and J.P. Morgan’s Jill DelSignore.
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Challenges & Opportunities with ETF Education
ETF.com’s Dave Nadig discusses how rapid ETF growth presents challenges and opportunities with investor education. IndexIQ’s Sal Bruno explains the role of alternative investment strategies, including the IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF (QAI). ALPS Advisors’ Jeremy Held spotlights the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP).
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Biggest ETF Launch in 15 Years
ETF.com’s Lara Crigger discusses the biggest ETF launch of the past 15 years, the Xtrackers MSCI USA ESG Leaders Equity ETF (USSG), and whether the moment has finally arrived for ESG ETFs. JPMorgan’s Jillian DelSignore talks Women in ETFs, actively managed bond ETFs, and ETF fees. Global X’s Jay Jacobs spotlights their Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD) and explains the inner-workings of a covered call strategy.
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ETF Race to Zero: What Does “Free” Really Mean?
ETF.com’s Dave Nadig discusses SoFi filing for the first “free” ETFs and whether transparency is being sacrificed in a race to the bottom on fees. CFRA’s Todd Rosenbluth offers perspective on the latest round of ETF fee cuts from Vanguard. ProShares’ Simeon Hyman spotlights their dividend growers suite of ETFs including the ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL).
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This is What Innovation Looks Like
ETF.com’s Drew Voros offers perspective on the increasing number of ETF closures and ETF innovation moving forward. Impact Shares Founder Ethan Powell discusses their lineup of socially conscious ETFs and what the future of ESG ETFs might hold. Western Asset’s Ellen Cammer spotlights two actively managed bond ETFs from Legg Mason including the recently launched Western Asset Short Duration Income ETF (WINC).
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