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Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg, highlights several key trends shaping the investment landscape, explaining the potential longer-term implications to investors.  Nate & Conor discuss the recent rise in yields and spotlight the FlexShares iBoxx 3-Year Target Duration TIPS ETF (TDTT) .

Jay Hatfield, Co-Founder & President of Infrastructure Capital Advisors, explains the basics of energy-focused master limited partnerships (MLPs) and spotlights the  InfraCap MLP ETF (AMZA) .

A recent 60 Minutes piece  chronicled the case of several high profile NFL players misled on an investment by a questionable financial advisor.  Nate & Jason go in-depth on the lessons we can all learn from the financial pitfalls of professional athletes.  Jay Hatfield, Co-Founder & President of Infrastructure Capital Advisors, spotlights the InfraCap MLP ETF (AMZA) .

Chuck Self, Chief Investment Officer at iSectors, spotlights the  Post-MPT Growth ETF (PMPT)  and discusses the post-election investment environment.

One surefire way to improve your investment returns in a taxable account is to minimize the impact of capital gain distributions.  We examine the tax efficiency of ETFs compared to mutual funds and explain how a shift away from actively managed mutual funds is exacerbating an often overlooked problem.  Chuck Self, Chief Investment Officer at iSectors, spotlights the Post-MPT Growth ETF (PMPT) .

Mike Strain , Director of Economic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute , offers his perspective on the election outcome and discusses the potential economic impact of Trump’s presidency.

With nearly every pollster misfiring on last week’s election , Nate & Conor explain why “expert” predictions are typically meaningless – whether in elections or investing.  Also, Mike Strain , Director of Economic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute , offers his perspective on the election outcome and discusses the potential economic impact of Trump&#821...

With Election Day finally here, Nate & Conor offer a few closing thoughts on what has been a contentious, yet fascinating election cycle.  Todd Rosenbluth, Director of ETF & Mutual Fund Research at CFRA , discusses the potential shorter-term impact of the election outcome on several ETFs and also shares his perspective on the Department of Labor fiduciary rule.  Jamie Anderson, Managing Pr...

Todd Rosenbluth, Director of ETF & Mutual Fund Research at  CFRA , discusses the potential shorter-term impact of the election outcome on several ETFs and also shares his perspective on the Department of Labor fiduciary rule.

Tushar Yadava, Investment Strategist at iShares, spotlights the  iShares Residential Real Estate Capped ETF (REZ)  and discusses recent trends in the residential rental market.

Tim Noyce, Mortgage Advisor at Finance of America Mortgage , joins us in studio to offer helpful tips on securing a mortgage and discuss recent trends in the housing market.  Tushar Yadava, Investment Strategist at iShares, spotlights the iShares Residential Real Estate Capped ETF (REZ) .

Tushar Yadava, Investment Strategist at  iShares , offers perspective on potential investment implications of the upcoming presidential election and spotlights the  iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA ETF (USMV) .

Nate & Jason provide historical context around presidential elections and stock market reactions over the short and long-term.  Tushar Yadava, Investment Strategist at  iShares , offers perspective on potential investment implications of the upcoming election and spotlights the  iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA ETF (USMV) .

Rob Bush, ETF Strategist with  Deutsche Asset Management , explains multi-factor investing and spotlights the  Deutsche X-Trackers Russell 1000 Comprehensive Factor ETF (DEUS) .

The game-changing DOL fiduciary rule has led to a prediction of ETF assets reaching $10 trillion by 2020 . While the shift towards ETFs has been well underway for years, Nate & Conor discuss how an intensifying focus on investment costs will further impact both fund companies and investors. Rob Bush, ETF Strategist with Deutsche Asset Management , explains multi-factor investing and spotlights...

Eric Ervin, President & CEO of  Reality Shares , explains the concept of dividend growth investing and spotlights the Reality Shares DIVS ETF (DIVY).

With iShares and Charles Schwab recently cutting fees on several key ETFs, Nate & Jason explain why the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule is accelerating an ETF price war.  Eric Ervin, President & CEO of Reality Shares , explains the concept of dividend growth investing and spotlights the Reality Shares DIVS ETF (DIVY).

Bryce Doty, Senior Portfolio Manager at Sit Investment Associates, spotlights the  Sit Rising Rate ETF (RISE)  and offers some thoughts on the current interest rate environment.

ETFs have come a long way since we first began broadcasting The ETF Store Show five years ago.  Nate & Conor take a stroll down memory lane and also look ahead to  what’s in store for the show during the fourth quarter .  Bryce Doty, Senior Portfolio Manager at Sit Investment Associates, spotlights the Sit Rising Rate ETF (RISE) and offers some thoughts on the current interest rate envir...

Marie Dzanis, Head of Intermediary Distribution at Northern Trust, offers her perspective on “smart beta” and spotlights two recently launched  FlexShares ETFs  tilted towards companies scoring high in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors.

A surprising number of mutual fund managers do not invest a single dollar in the funds they manage.  Nate & Jason explain how this lack of “skin in the game” can impact performance.  Also, Northern Trust’s Marie Dzanis offers her perspective on “smart beta” and spotlights two recently launched FlexShares ETFs  tilted towards companies scoring high in environmental...

In part 2 of our series spotlighting Legg Mason’s ETFs (listen to part 1 here ), Mike LaBella – Portfolio Manager at QS Investors, explains a low volatility high dividend approach to investing.

Nate & Conor share their favorite investing quotes of all-time, explaining how each can make you a more successful investor.  Also, Mike LaBella, Portfolio Manager at QS Investors, spotlights Legg Mason’s Low Volatility High Dividend ETFs .

Sal Bruno, Chief Investment Officer at  IndexIQ , discusses a smart beta approach to bonds and spotlights the  IQ Enhanced Core Bond U.S. ETF (AGGE)  &  IQ Enhanced Core Plus Bond U.S. ETF (AGGP) .

Nate & Conor offer key takeaways from Morningstar’s annual ETF conference, where smart beta ETFs stole the show.  Sal Bruno, Chief Investment Officer at IndexIQ , discusses a smart beta approach to bonds and spotlights the  IQ Enhanced Core Bond U.S. ETF (AGGE) &  IQ Enhanced Core Plus Bond U.S. ETF (AGGP) .