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
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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Can iShares Evolve Sector Classifications?
Chris Dhanraj, Head of U.S. iShares Investment Strategy, recaps the upcoming GICS sector reclassifications and explains how iShares’ new suite of Evolved Sector ETFs seeks to stay ahead of the curve. ETF.com’s Drew Voros highlights the best and worst performing ETFs so far in 2018. Chris Buck, Head of Capital Markets & Sales at ROBO Global, spotlights the ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF (ROBO).
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The White Label ETF Business & ETF Innovation
Garrett Stevens, CEO of Exchange Traded Concepts (ETC), goes in-depth on the white label ETF business model and talks ETF innovation. Bryce Coward, Portfolio Manager & Deputy CIO at Knowledge Leaders Capital, spotlights an ETF falling under ETC’s umbrella – the Knowledge Leaders Developed World ETF (KLDW). ETF.com’s Lara Crigger explains how the upcoming GICS sector reclassifications are impacting ETFs.
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