Behind the Ticker

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Garrett Stevens and Rich Malinowski from Exchange Traded Concepts (ETC) discussed the firm’s unique position as the first white-label ETF issuer and its role in supporting clients from concept to launch. ETC, which has been operating for 13 years, has launched over 100 ETFs with a combined $7.5 billion in assets under management. The firm provides a turn...

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Brett Eichenberger from Cohen & Company discussed the intricacies of auditing in the ETF and mutual fund industry. Eichenberger, based in the firm’s Cleveland office, has worked his way up over a 19-year career with Cohen & Company, which now audits over 1,800 registered funds, making it the fourth-largest auditor of registered funds in the U.S....

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Petra Bakosova from Hull Tactical discussed the unique approach behind the Hull Tactical Asset Allocation ETF, HTUS. Bakosova, who has been with Hull Tactical since its inception, has a background in applied mathematics and previously worked at proprietary trading firms. She explained that Hull Tactical’s investment strategy draws inspiration from founde...

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Joe Benoit, portfolio manager at Grimes & Company, discussed the firm’s collaboration with Little Harbor Advisors on their ETF, the LHA Risk Managed Income ETF (ticker: RMIF). Benoit, who began his career with Grimes, now oversees portfolio management and research for the firm. Grimes & Company, a Massachusetts-based RIA managing over $5 billion...

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” David Allen, CFA and founder of Octane Investments, discussed his background in finance and the firm’s strategy for its recently launched All-Cap Value Energy ETF (ticker: OCTA). Allen, who began his career in 1992 as a trader at Merrill Lynch and witnessed significant market events like the breaking of the Bank of England, developed a keen interest in g...

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Federico Brokate, Head of U.S. Business at 21Shares, shared insights into the firm’s approach to digital asset ETFs, including their products ARKB (Spot Bitcoin ETF) and CETH (Spot Ethereum ETF). Having joined 21Shares three months ago, Brokate brings a wealth of experience from his ten-year tenure at BlackRock, where he focused on U.S. ETFs. 21Shares, h...

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Nancy Davis, founder and CIO of Quadratic Capital, discussed her journey from Goldman Sachs to launching her firm, as well as the innovative strategies behind her ETFs, including IVOL and BNDD. Davis, who founded Quadratic in 2013 after spending ten years at Goldman Sachs, explained that her entrepreneurial leap was driven by the desire to start somethin...

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Mike Venuto, co-founder and CIO of Tidal Financial Group, shared insights into the company’s approach to launching, growing, and operating ETFs. Tidal, a firm that has grown significantly over the years, now manages and supports over 160 funds with more than $19 billion in assets under management. Venuto, who has a background in ETFs dating back to his t...

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Sylvia Jablonski, CEO & CIO of Defiance ETFs, shared her background in finance and the innovative strategies driving the firm’s success. Jablonski, who has a rich history in sales & trading and a decade of experience with ETFs, decided to join Matt Bielski to help launch Defiance, a company that aims to create ETFs targeting cutting-edge themes....

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” James St. Aubin, Chief Investment Officer of Ocean Park Asset Management, shared insights into his firm’s approach to managing risk and growing client assets. With over two years at Ocean Park and a background that includes stints at Smith Barney, Wilshire, and Ibbotson Associates, St. Aubin has extensive experience in asset allocation and portfolio cons...

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Springer Harris, the author of Get ETF’d: An Insider’s Guide to Starting and Running an ETF, shared his extensive experience in the ETF industry and the inspiration behind his book. Harris, who has spent his entire career at Teucrium, initially entered the finance industry without even knowing what an ETF was. After a brief stint in corporate PR, he foun...

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Howard Chan, founder of Kurv Investment Management, discussed his unique approach to ETFs and how his firm leverages institutional-grade strategies to benefit all investors. Chan, who began his career as an engineer, transitioned to finance after stints at Goldman Sachs and PIMCO, where he led the ETF business in Europe. After returning to the U.S., Chan...

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Joanna Gallegos, co-founder of BondBloxx, shares her extensive background in ETFs and the innovative fixed income strategies her firm employs. Gallegos, who has been in the ETF industry her entire career, began at Barclays Global Investors during the early days of iShares before moving to JP Morgan to help start their ETF business. She co-founded BondBlo...

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Taylor Krystkowiak, co-founder of ThemesETFs, shared insights into his career and the innovative strategies behind ThemesETFs. Krystkowiak, who has worked at various firms ranging from Fortune 500 companies to boutique asset managers, brought his extensive experience in macroeconomic analysis and investment strategy to ThemesETFs. The firm, founded by Jo...

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Will Rhind, founder and CEO of GraniteShares, discussed the innovative approach behind the GraniteShares NASDAQ Select Disruptors ETF, ticker DRUP. GraniteShares, an ETF issuer with around $8 billion in assets under management, offers a diverse range of ETFs including physical gold, income strategies, broad equity strategies, and leveraged and inverse ET...

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Tim Kramer, founder of CNIC Funds, shares his extensive background in the energy industry and the innovative approach behind CNIC’s latest offering. Kramer, who has been in the energy sector since 1997, brings a wealth of experience from working with various energy companies and a private equity firm where he managed commodity exposure. This diverse back...

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Meb Faber, CEO and CIO of Cambria Investments, shares insights into his career journey and the innovative investment strategies employed by his firm. Faber, who has a background in engineering and biotech, founded Cambria Investments and has led the firm to manage approximately $2.5 billion in assets. Based in Manhattan Beach, California, Cambria is know...

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” John McHugh, founder of WealthTrust Asset Management, shared his extensive experience in portfolio management and the innovative strategies his firm employs. McHugh, who began his career at Merrill Lynch in 1988 and later joined Oppenheimer and Wells Fargo Advisors, eventually founded WealthTrust in 2015. His motivation stemmed from a desire to manage po...

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Andrew Skatoff, founder of Bancreek, shared insights into his journey and the innovative investment strategies his firm employs. Skatoff, who graduated from Columbia Business School’s value investing program in 2009, began his career in the family office world, where he developed a deep understanding of long-term capital compounding. This experience led...

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Danielle Gilbert, head of business development at Panagram, discusses her career path and the innovative structured credit solutions offered by Panagram. Gilbert began her career in structured credit at UBS and spent 18 years on the sell side. In that role, she met the investment team at Eldridge. Panagram provides a deep dive into the complexities and b...

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Yang Tang, co-founder of Arch Indices, discusses his career journey and the innovative approach his firm takes in constructing investment portfolios. With a background in commodity sales and macro solutions at major financial institutions like Barclays, Morgan Stanley, and Citi, Tang brings a wealth of experience to Arch Indices. The firm, founded in Aug...

In a recent episode of "Behind the Ticker," Burke Ashenden, Head of Capital Markets at Innovator ETFs, delves into the unique offerings of Innovator ETFs with host Brad. Ashenden, who started his career in ETF trading and later transitioned to the issuer side, shares his journey and how it led him to Innovator. Innovator ETFs, founded by industry veterans Bruce Bond and John Souther, foc...

In a recent episode of "Behind the Ticker," Jerry Parker, founder of Chesapeake Capital an industry veteran in trend following and systematic trading, shares his professional journey and insights into the systematic investing approach that defines Chesapeake. Parker's career transition from accounting to trading was catalyzed by his training under Richard Dennis in the famous "...

In a recent episode of "Behind the Ticker," Bob Elliott, founder of Unlimited and former employee at Bridgewater Associates, shares insights into his journey and the innovative approach his firm takes in the hedge fund industry. Elliott's experience at Bridgewater and overseeing a venture fund shaped his understanding of the limitations of traditional hedge fund fees, leading him to...

In a recent episode of "Behind the Ticker," Andrew Beer, an established figure in the hedge fund and ETF industries, shares his experiences and insights with host Brad. Beer discusses his journey through the hedge fund world, where he initially worked with prominent managers and later co-founded hedge funds, ultimately focusing on making hedge fund strategies more accessible and less cos...