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
Rethinking Sector ETFs & Baron Capital’s ETF Debut
Michael Cohick, Director of Product Management at VanEck, breaks down the firm’s lineup of TruSector ETFs and how they aim to address tracking error caused by regulatory diversification limits – constraints that can force traditional sector funds to underweight the largest companies in their benchmarks. Matt Camuso, Head of ETF Solutions at Baron Capital, discusses the firm’s recent entry into the ETF space and outlines its distinctive approach to actively managed growth equity investing, including the Baron First Principles ETF (RONB).
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
Bitcoin, Bond, & Bullion ETFs
ETF.com’s Lara Crigger discusses the latest SEC rejection of bitcoin ETF proposals. Invesco’s Tim Urbanowicz explains the merits of factor-based bond ETFs and the BulletShares target maturity bond ETFs. Perth Mint’s Jerry Hicks spotlights the first physical gold ETF backed by a sovereign guarantee.
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The Aging Brain & Financial Decision-Making
How does aging affect financial decision-making? Brie Williams, V.P. of State Street Global Advisors & Head of Practice Management for the Global SPDR Business, discusses the financial implications of cognitive decline and how investors can better prepare themselves. Drew Voros, ETF.com’s Editor-in-Chief, goes in-depth on thematic ETFs.
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Fidelity Goes to Zero
Fidelity recently made a splash by offering the first-ever free index funds. ETF.com’s Dave Nadig discusses the impact for both investors and fund companies. Todd Rosenbluth, Director of ETF & Mutual Fund Research at CFRA, also offers perspective on Fidelity’s move, but explains why underlying ETF holdings matter much more than fees. Gerry O’Reilly, Principal & Portfolio Manager at Vanguard, provides a behind-the-scenes look at managing over $1 trillion in index funds.
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What’s Behind J.P. Morgan’s Record ETF Flows?
J.P. Morgan’s BetaBuilders Japan ETF (BBJP) recently became the second fastest ETF to reach $1 billion. ETF.com’s Drew Voros goes behind-the-scenes, explaining J.P. Morgan’s “bring your own assets” ETF strategy. Toby Loftin, Managing Principal at BP Fund Capital Advisors, spotlights the NYSE Pickens Oil Response ETF (BOON). Defiance ETFs CEO Matt Bielski explains their recently launched Future Tech ETF (AUGR).
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The Investment Case for Blockchain ETFs
Brian Kelly, Head of BKCM, highlights the investment case for the REX BKCM ETF (BKC), which owns companies involved in cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Eric Ervin, President & CEO of Reality Shares, spotlights the first China-focused blockchain ETF, the Reality Shares Nasdaq NexGen Economy China ETF (BCNA). Also, ETF.com’s Dave Nadig discusses risk-managed ETFs designed to help hedge against market declines.
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