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
Anthropic IPO & Bitcoin DRIP ETFs
Roxanna Islam, Head of Sector & Industry Research at VettaFi, discusses the upcoming Anthropic IPO and how investors can gain exposure today through ETFs, including those using swaps tied to perpetual futures contracts. Todd Mathias, Head of U.S. ETF Product Strategy & Development at Franklin Templeton, goes inside the firm’s expanding ETF lineup, from its recently launched Bitcoin DRIP ETFs to its active fixed income offerings.
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
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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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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