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MSCI’s Guillermo Cano and iShares’ Sarah Kjellberg go in-depth on ESG investing, including discussing index construction, ESG data, and portfolio implementation using ETFs. ETF.com’s Drew Voros highlights 2020’s ESG ETF flows and new launches.

ETF.com’s Drew Voros discusses the record pace for ETF inflows and highlights 2020’s top new ETFs.  State Street’s George Milling-Stanley talks gold ETFs, gold prices, and bitcoin.  O’Shares ETFs’ Connor O’Brien explains the investment case for their Global Internet Giants ETF (OGIG).

ETF.com’s Heather Bell offers perspective on the first ETFs from Dimensional Fund Advisors, along with their plans to convert existing mutual funds to ETFs.  FlexShares ETFs’ Chris Huemmer explains the benefits of low volatility investing.  Defiance ETFs’ Paul Dellaquila spotlights the first SPAC ETF, the Defiance Next Gen SPAC Derived ETF (SPAK).

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy discusses the roller coaster year for retail sales and highlights several retail-focused ETFs.  AdvisorShares’ Dan Ahrens offers the latest on the cannabis industry and explains the importance of looking under the hood when evaluating cannabis ETFs.  Alternative Access Funds’ Peter Coppa spotlights the AAF First Priority CLO Bond ETF (AAA), the first CLO bond ETF on the market.

MSCI’s Raina Oberoi and iShares’ Jeff Spiegel discuss the recent underperformance from international stocks and highlight the investment case moving forward.  ETF.com’s Drew Voros explains pros and cons of China exposure in emerging market ETFs, including the potential impact of a recent presidential executive order.

BNY Mellon’s Ben Slavin offers a behind-the-scenes look at what keeps the ETF ecosystem functioning properly.  ETF.com’s Drew Voros discusses bitcoin’s stellar performance and the prospects for a bitcoin ETF.  Alerian’s Dave LaValle covers a range of topics including ESG, non-transparent ETFs, and thematics.

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy discusses the recent spike in volatility and explains key basics of the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) and volatility-related exchange-traded products. State Street’s Matt Bartolini goes in-depth on the potential impact of the election, including outlining five important policy issues where Republicans and Democrats are most opposed. 6 Meridian’s Andrew Mies explains their ETF ent...

CFRA’s Todd Rosenbluth offers his perspective on Invesco’s QQQ Innovation Suite, ARK Invest’s new ad, ETF closures, and much more.  ETF.com’s Drew Voros explains the recent uptick in performance from marijuana ETFs.  Global X ETFs’ Jay Jacobs discusses the rise of thematic ETFs, including the Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF (EDOC) and the Global X Cloud Computing ETF (CLOU).

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy assesses various election outcomes and the potential ETF impact.  Principal’s Matt Raynor offers an overview of the preferred securities market, along with their two actively managed ETFs covering the space.  ROBO Global’s Lisa Chai spotlights the index behind their Artificial Intelligence ETF (THNQ).

ETF.com’s Lara Crigger offers an overview of the clean energy ETF landscape, including explaining recent performance drivers.  ProcureAM’s Andrew Chanin discusses the investment case for the Procure Space ETF (UFO) and fields rapid-fire ETF questions.  Change Finance’s Andrew Rodriguez spotlights their U.S. Large Cap Fossil Fuel Free ETF (CHGX) and responds to common ESG rebuttals.

Vanguard’s Rich Powers discusses record bond ETF flows, the Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (VCEB), and their active factor ETFs.   ETF.com’s Heather Bell highlights several recent ETF launches, along with a filing from Fidelity to offer their Magellan Fund in a non-transparent wrapper.  Water Island Capital’s Eric Becker explains the strategy underpinning the AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF (...

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy explains how the residential housing boom is propelling several ETFs.  John Hancock’s Steve Deroian highlights their multifactor ETF lineup, which includes a partnership with Dimensional Fund Advisors and recently celebrated its 5-year anniversary.  Vident Financial’s Vince Birley discusses their principles-based approach to investing and fast-growing ETF sub-advisory business.

ETF.com’s Cinthia Murphy discusses whether the recent outperformance of value versus growth is simply another head fake.  Cabana’s Chadd Mason explains their Target Drawdown ETFs , which debuted last week with over $1 billion in assets.   Esoterica Capital’s Karan Trehan spotlights the Esoterica NextG Economy ETF (WUGI).

ETF.com contributor Jillian DelSignore discusses the benefits and challenges of cutthroat ETF competition and explains the recipe for ETF success.  VanEck’s Fran Rodilosso goes in-depth on the “fallen angel” bond market and the VanEck Vectors Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF (ANGL).  Armor Index ETFs’ Jim Colquitt spotlights the strategy underlying the Armor U.S. Equity Index ETF (ARMR).

Nate revisits some of his favorite conversations from over the summer including with Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas, Vanguard’s Rich Powers, CFRA’s Todd Rosenbluth, S&P Dow Jones Indices’ Craig Lazarra, ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig, ETF.com’s Lara Crigger, and Grayscale’s Michael Sonnenshein.

ETF.com’s Heather Bell discusses the spike in ETF closures and highlights several recent launches.  AllianzIM’s Johan Grahn explains their decision to enter the ETF space with the launch of buffered outcome ETFs.  IndexIQ’s Sal Bruno offers his take on the current financial markets and lays out the case for alternative strategies.

ETF.com’s Lara Crigger covers several recent stories involving ETFs and the SEC, including potential enforcement action against the United States Oil Fund (USO).  ETF industry veteran Bob Tull talks ProcureAM ETFs and fields rapid-fire ETF questions.   iSectors’ Chuck Self discusses their ETF portfolios and navigating the financial markets.

Grayscale Investments’ Michael Sonnenshein goes in-depth on their Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), the potential for a bitcoin ETF, and the investment case for digital assets.  ETF.com’s Drew Voros discusses the under-the-radar performance of several blockchain ETFs and why investor demand has been lacking in the space.  Aware Asset Management’s Andrea Roemhildt spotlights their Ultra-Short Duration Enhanced...

S&P Dow Jones Indices’ Craig Lazzara wades into the active versus passive debate, including addressing recent indexing critiques.  ETF.com’s Sumit Roy highlights key differences between three major indexes – the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite.  GraniteShares’ Will Rhind discusses their Gold Trust (BAR) and XOUT U.S. Large Cap ETF (XOUT).

BNY Mellon Investment Management’s Stephanie Pierce explains their entrance into ETFs, which includes the first truly free stock and bond ETFs.  ETF.com’s Cinthia Murphy discusses the path to success for actively managed ETFs.  Vesper Capital Management’s John Thompson spotlights the Vesper U.S. Large Cap Shorter Term Reversal Strategy ETF (UTRN) .

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy explains the drivers behind silver’s recent surge and the ETFs benefiting.  Direxion’s Dave Mazza spotlights their recently launched Work From Home ETF (WFH) .  Toroso’s Mike Venuto talks active ETFs and fields rapid-fire ETF questions.

ETF.com’s Lara Crigger discusses record ESG ETF inflows, explains the increase in actively managed ETF launches, and looks at the spike in ETN closures.  ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig describes his attempt to redeem one share of the VelocityShares Daily 2X Short-Term ETN (TVIX), which was recently delisted.

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy talks hedging stock market risk, including using tools such as gold ETFs, low volatility ETFs, and target outcome ETFs.  SPDR’s Matt Bartolini also discusses gold ETFs, along with thematic ETFs and active management performance.  Cboe Vest’s Karan Sood spotlights the strategies powering the First Trust Target Outcome ETFs.

ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig discusses the Fed’s bond ETF purchases, Robinhood traders, thematic ETFs, and much more.  ETF.com contributor Asjylyn Loder offers the latest on HACK and IPAY, which are set to transfer to Exchange Traded Concepts .  Roundhill Investments’ Will Hershey spotlights their recently launched Sports Betting & iGaming ETF (BETZ) .

CFRA’s Todd Rosenbluth recaps ETFs at the halfway point of the year, covering everything from Vanguard’s domination to DFA’s entrance into the space.  ETF.com’s Drew Voros offers perspective on 2020’s ETF launches and closures, including highlighting several new Covid-inspired offerings.  ETFMG’s Sam Masucci discusses the recently launched ETFMG Treatments, Testing, & Advancements ETF (GERM) .