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How should investors navigate the AI trade amid massive hyperscaler capital spending, elevated earnings expectations, and growing concerns around AI infrastructure debt? Zeno Mercer, Head of Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Research at VettaFi , breaks down the key narratives shaping the space and what they mean for ETF investors. Plus, Howard Chan, Founder & CEO of Kurv Investment Manag...

Brian Daly, Director of the SEC’s Division of Investment Management , provides an update on novel ETFs following the agency’s request for public comment earlier this year. Paul Baiocchi, Head of Fund Sales & Strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors , examines key market themes investors should watch for the remainder of the year. Johnny Wu, Founder & CEO of xETFs , discusses the firm’s entry int...

Cinthia Murphy, Director of Research at VettaFi , joins host Nate Geraci to discuss the ETF stories they’re watching for the remainder of the year, including 351 Exchanges, novel ETFs, TXSE listings, crypto ETFs, Corgi, and record inflows. Jeff Klingelhofer, Managing Director & Portfolio Manager at Aristotle Pacific , discusses the firm’s recent entry into the ETF market and offers an in-depth...

Ben Sklar, Portfolio Manager – Index & Derivative Solutions at AllianceBernstein , discusses the firm’s unique suite of buffer ETFs and previews a forthcoming premium income ETF. Bill Perkins, Founder & Chief Investment Officer at Skylar Capital Management , spotlights the first-of-its-kind Skylar Electricity Futures ETF (MWHS) and explains how artificial intelligence and robotics could dr...

Tom Hendrickson, President of TMX VettaFi , and Rob Arnott, Chairman of Syzygy Asset Management (formerly Research Affiliates), take you behind the scenes of VettaFi’s acquisition of RAFI Indices, unpacking how the deal came together, why fundamental indexing matters, and what’s next.

Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi , takes a look across the ETF landscape, covering record-setting inflows, the categories attracting the most investor interest, the recent uptick in industry mergers and acquisitions, and more. Brian Casey, CEO of Westwood Holdings Group , discusses the Westwood Salient Enhanced Power & Infrastructure ETF (PWRX), the first ETF to launch on the newly...

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)...

Maria Rahni, Senior Director & Equities Product Manager at New York Life Investment Management , provides a closer look at the NYLIM FTSE International Equity Currency Neutral ETF (HFXI), including its 50% currency hedge, and shares her perspective on the U.S. dollar and international equities. Sandra Testani, Head of Global ETF Product & Strategy at American Century , discusses the contin...

Roxanna Islam, Head of Sector & Industry Research at VettaFi , delivers a crypto ETF “state of the union,” covering performance, flows, and the competitive landscape. Bob Hum, Head of Investment Product & Commercialization at SEI , discusses how the firm’s ETF lineup has tripled to more than $9 billion over the past year – and what’s driving that growth.

Mike Akins, Founding Partner of ETF Action , discusses Goldman Sachs’ acquisition of NEOS Investments, NHL futures ETF filings, crypto, and why ETF education is becoming increasingly important. Paul Baiocchi, Head of Fund Sales and Strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors , spotlights the ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG) and the ALPS/Smith Core Plus Bond ETF (SMTH), sharing his outlook...

Tarek Saab, CEO and Co-Founder of Texas Precious Metals , makes the case for the Y’all Street Physical Gold ETF (YSAU) and Y’all Street Physical Silver ETF (YSAG), the first and only physically backed ETFs to custody 100% of their gold and silver on U.S. soil. Steffan Szumowski, Nuclear Research Analyst at VettaFi , takes stock of the nuclear industry and highlights key considerations for investor...

Rebecca Venter, Senior Fixed Income Client Portfolio Manager at Vanguard , shares the firm’s perspective on fixed income markets, discusses how clients are positioning their portfolios, and highlights several ETFs, including Vanguard’s Target Maturity Corporate Bond ETF suite. Jon Maier, Chief ETF Strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management , walks through the firm’s latest Guide...

Cinthia Murphy, Director of Research at VettaFi , examines what’s driving renewed investor interest in alternative ETFs, highlighting funds such as the iShares Systematic Alternatives Active ETF (IALT) and the iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF (DBMF). Matt Bartolini, Global Head of Research Strategists at State Street Investment Management , discusses this year’s key ETF flow trend...

How are regulation and innovation reshaping the ETF industry? Dave Nadig, President and Director of Research at ETF.com , explores the latest developments, including the growing convergence of investing and gambling. Paul Baiocchi, Head of Fund Sales and Strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors , offers an issuer’s perspective on innovation and breaks down three key market themes investors should...

Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi , covers a broad range of ETF topics, including inflows that have already surpassed $1 trillion this year, growing competition in the Nasdaq-100 ETF category, and the debut of the Defiance KSM TipRanks Analyst ETF (RANK). Brian Walsh, Head of Advice & Planning at SoFi , discusses the firm’s new SoFi Social 50 Income ETF (SFYI), explains SoFi&#...

What can 250 years of market history teach today’s investors? Meb Faber, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Cambria Investment Management , discusses his new book, Investing in America: The Rise of a 250-Year Bull Market . He shares key investing lessons and explains why understanding market history can help investors make better long-term decisions.

Paul Marino, Chief Revenue Officer at Themes ETFs , spotlights the highly successful debut of the Leverage Shares 2X Long SPCX Daily ETF (SPCH) and the Leverage Shares 2X Short SPCX Daily ETF (SSPC). He also discusses investor education and key due diligence considerations for leveraged and inverse single-stock ETFs. Kirsten Chang, Senior Industry Analyst at VettaFi , recaps the ETF industry in th...

Zeno Mercer, Head of Robotics & AI Research at VettaFi , and Paul Baiocchi, Head of Fund Sales & Strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors , break down the recent SpaceX IPO, upcoming OpenAI and Anthropic IPOs, MANGOS ETF filings, and the winners and losers of the AI revolution.

Goldman Sachs’ Bryon Lake discusses the firm’s recent acquisition of the Innovator ETF lineup and its broader approach to the ETF market, including ETF share classes, model portfolios, and other distribution channels. Josh Jung and Anthony Crinieri of Corgi explain the strategy behind the firm’s remarkable entry into the ETF space, highlighted by record-setting waves of fund launches.

Sylvia Jablonski, Chief Investment Officer of Defiance ETFs , discusses the first autism-focused ETF, the Defiance Autism Impact ETF (ASD), the continued growth of the Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM), and the firm’s broader approach to ETF innovation and product development. Wayne Penello, Founder & CEO of NextGen EMP , shares the investment philosophy behind the Efficient Market Portfolio P...

Cinthia Murphy, Director of Research at VettaFi , counts down the 10 most successful ETF launches of the past decade. Ally Wallace, Global Head of ETFs at Morgan Stanley Investment Management , discusses the firm’s strategy in the rapidly evolving ETF market and highlights several funds, including the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF (MSBT).

Rich Lee, Head of Program Trading & Execution Strategy at Baird , discusses index providers fast-tracking high-profile IPOs like SpaceX, along with the market structure and mechanics behind prediction market ETFs and tokenization. Doug Baker, Portfolio Manager & Head of Preferred Securities at Nuveen , breaks down the preferred securities market and spotlights the Nuveen Preferred and Inco...

Dave Mazza, CEO of Roundhill Investments , goes inside the launch and rapid growth of DRAM, the fastest ETF to reach $10 billion in assets.

Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi , talks ETF flows, new launches, industry milestones, and other key trends shaping the ETF landscape. Andrew Beer, Managing Member of DBi , provides a primer on managed futures strategies and highlights the iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF (DBMF) and the Simplify DBi CTA Managed Futures Index ETF (SDMF).

Andrew Chanin, CEO of ProcureAM , discusses skyrocketing investor demand for the Procure Space ETF (UFO), the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO, the government’s recent release of UFO files, and growing competition within the space-themed ETF category. Paul Baiocchi, Head of Fund Sales and Strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors , explains how the AI capex boom is driving opportunities across traditional s...