ETF Prime

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) .

We replay some of our favorite guest interviews from this past summer including PowerShares’ Tom Boccellari on generating portfolio income, Morningstar’s Ben Johnson discussing sustainable investing, and PureFunds’ Andrew Chanin spotlighting two unique ETFs.

Juan Carlos Artigas, Director of Investment Research at the  World Gold Council , discusses some of the key drivers behind gold’s surge this year and explains how physically-backed gold ETFs are structured.

Juan Carlos Artigas, Director of Investment Research at the World Gold Council , discusses some of the key drivers behind gold’s surge this year and explains how physically-backed gold ETFs are structured.  Nate & Conor also spotlight the world’s largest gold ETF, the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) .

Mike LaBella, Portfolio Manager at QS Investors, offers his views on the shortcomings of market cap weighting and spotlights the  Legg Mason lineup of Diversified Core ETFs .

“Smart beta” ETFs have been one of the fastest growing segments of the overall ETF universe.  Nate & Conor explain why traditional active mutual fund companies are launching, and investors are gravitating to, these ETFs.  Also, Mike LaBella, Portfolio Manager at QS Investors, offers his views on the shortcomings of market cap weighting and spotlights the Legg Mason lineup of Divers...

Cathie Wood, Founder & CEO of ARK Invest, offers her perspective on disruptive innovation and spotlights the  ARK lineup of disruptive innovation ETFs .

Disruptive innovation occurs when a game-changing innovation completely disrupts the status quo, turning an old way of doing business upside-down.  Nate & Jason discuss investing in disruptive innovation, considering both the enormous upside and potential risks.  Also, Cathie Wood, Founder & CEO of ARK Invest, offers her perspective on disruptive innovation and spotlights the ARK lineup of...

Frank Holmes, CEO of  U.S. Global Investors , spotlights the  U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS)  and goes in-depth on the airline industry.

A growing number of mutual fund companies  are being hit with lawsuits from their own employees over the mutual funds being offered in their 401k plans .  Nate & Conor explain the rationale behind these lawsuits and why they should get the attention of every 401k investor.  Also, Frank Holmes, CEO of U.S. Global Investors , spotlights the U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS) and goes in-depth on the ai...

Fran Rodilosso, Portfolio Manager at Van Eck, spotlights the recently launched  Vectors Emerging Markets Investment Grade USD Sovereign Bond ETF (IGEM)  and discusses balancing risk versus return when investing in emerging market debt.

Recently, investors have been flocking to emerging market bonds.  Nate & Jason explain why and walk through the basics of investing in this growing asset class.  Also, Fran Rodilosso, Portfolio Manager at Van Eck, spotlights the  Vectors Emerging Markets Investment Grade USD Sovereign Bond ETF (IGEM) .

A growing area of investing is sustainable or socially responsible investing, where companies are screened based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors.  Ben Johnson, Director of Global ETF Research at Morningstar, discusses  his recent article on the topic , offering perspective on the intersection of sustainable investing and ETFs.

A growing area of investing is sustainable or socially responsible investing, where companies are screened based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors.  Nate & Jason discuss the trends driving this expanding segment and explain how ETFs are at the forefront of helping investors reflect social views through their investments.  Also, Ben Johnson, Director of Global ETF Research...

Greg King, Founder & CEO of  REX Shares , spotlights the REX Gold Hedged S&P 500 ETF (GHS) and the REX Gold Hedged FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (GHE).

A recent PwC survey  shows U.S. ETF assets are expected to nearly triple in the next five years, growing from approximately $2.3 trillion to $6.2 trillion by 2021.  Nate & Conor explain the important role of investor education in reaching this impressive projection.  Also, Greg King, Founder & CEO of REX Shares , spotlights the REX Gold Hedged S&P 500 ETF (GHS) and the REX Gold Hedged...

Andrew Chanin, CEO of PureFunds, spotlights their  Video Game Tech ETF (GAMR)  and offers some thoughts on the recent Pokemon craze sweeping the country.  Andrew also highlights the PureFunds  Drone Economy Strategy ETF (IFLY) .

Recently, some media types, and even investment industry professionals, have suggested that ETF proliferation has gotten out of hand.  Nate & Conor offer some rather pointed thoughts on this topic and wonder where the concern is over the roughly 8,000 mutual funds in existence.  Also, Andrew Chanin, CEO of PureFunds, spotlights their Video Game Tech ETF (GAMR) and Drone Economy Strategy ETF (I...

Bloomberg recently published “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Investors” , which offers seven simple ways to increase your odds of financial success.  Nate & Jason offer their perspective on these personal finance basics.

Generating portfolio income might be the single biggest challenge facing investors right now.  Nate & Jason explain the dilemma and discuss properly balancing risk and yield.  Also, Tom Boccellari, Fixed Income Product Strategist at PowerShares, offers his perspective on the search for yield and highlights several income-focused PowerShares ETFs .