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
Recapping Inside ETFs
Nate Geraci and ETF.com’s Dave Nadig recap the world’s largest ETF conference, Inside ETFs. Ambar Bajaj, V.P. ETF Product Manager at Legg Mason, offers his thoughts on the conference and discusses Legg Mason’s approach to ETFs. Jeremy Schwartz, Global Head of Research at WisdomTree, spotlights several ETFs including the WisdomTree 90/60 U.S. Balanced Fund (NTSX).
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Evaluating ETFs: There’s More Than Just Fees
While fees are important, there are other considerations when selecting ETFs. D.J. Tierney, Managing Director & Sr. Client Portfolio Strategist at Charles Schwab Investment Management, explains what he believes are critical factors when evaluating the universe of ETFs. ETF.com’s Sumit Roy goes in-depth on an often overlooked aspect of ETF due diligence – trading spreads. Premise Capital’s Jacob Hutchinson spotlights their Frontier Advantage Diversified Tactical ETF (TCTL).
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Gold, Cryptos, & ETFs
ETF.com’s Lara Crigger discusses physical gold ETFs and gold mining ETFs, including recent flows and the impact of fee competition. Matt Bartolini, Head of SPDR Americas Research at State Street Global Advisors, spotlights the SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (GLDM) and explains the role of gold in a portfolio. Juan Carlos Artigas, Director of Investment Research at the World Gold Council, offers perspective on the current gold market and whether cryptoassets are a potential gold replacement.
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Previewing the World’s Largest ETF Conference
John Swolfs, CEO of Inside ETFs, previews the world’s largest ETF conference. ETF.com’s Lara Crigger explains how the government shutdown has impacted the ETF ecosystem. Bill DeRoche, Chief Investment Officer at AGFiQ, spotlights their U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund (BTAL).
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Paying Tribute to Vanguard Founder Jack Bogle
The investment world recently lost a legend in Vanguard Founder Jack Bogle. Nate, Conor, and ETF.com’s Dave Nadig look back at Jack’s impact on investing and the legacy he leaves behind. Connor O’Brien, CEO of O’Shares ETF Investments, spotlights their lineup of ETFs including the O’Shares FTSE U.S. Dividend Quality ETF (OUSA).
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