ETF Prime

Ed Saracino, Senior Investment Analyst at Vanguard, discusses navigating bonds in today’s challenging environment and also spotlights several Vanguard bond ETFs .  Nate & Conor explain the differences between investing in individual bonds, bond mutual funds, and bond ETFs.

Ed Saracino, Senior Investment Analyst at Vanguard, discusses navigating bonds in today’s challenging environment and also spotlights several  Vanguard bond ETFs .

Neil Macneale, owner of the  2-for-1 Index  which powers the  USCF Stock Split ETF (TOFR) , explains stock splits and why he believes investors can benefit from them.

We answer your ETF questions including on ‘ETFs of ETFs’ and low volatility ETFs.  Neil Macneale, owner of the 2-for-1 Index which powers the USCF Stock Split ETF (TOFR) , explains stock splits and why he believes investors can benefit from them.

Kevin Kelly, Chief Investment Officer at  Recon Capital Partners, spotlights the NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD)  and offers his thoughts on ETF innovation.

Leading ETF research firm ETF.com recently published a list of the 15 most important ETFs .  Nate & Jason discuss these ETF industry game changers.  Kevin Kelly, Chief Investment Officer at Recon Capital Partners , also spotlights the NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD) .

Mike Savage, Managing Director & Portfolio Strategist at Charles Schwab , joins us in studio to discuss the unique behaviors of Millennial investors, including why Millennials view ETFs as the future building blocks of portfolios .  Nate and Jason also offer five ETFs for Millennial investors to consider.

Mike Savage, Managing Director & Portfolio Strategist at  Charles Schwab , joins us in studio to discuss the unique behaviors of Millennial investors, including why  Millennials view ETFs as the future building blocks of portfolios .

ETFs have been called the next generation mutual funds.  What are ETFs, how exactly do they compare to mutual funds, and how do you select the right ones for your portfolio?  Nate, Conor, & Jason explain the basics and offer some helpful tips.

AlphaClone’s Maz Jadallah & Brad Bredemann spotlight the AlphaClone Alternative Alpha ETF (ALFA) , which seeks to replicate top stock picks from prominent hedge fund managers.

With yet another mutual fund giant making the leap into ETFs , we explain how investors are reaping the rewards. We also walk through fund fee basics and AlphaClone’s Maz Jadallah & Brad Bredemann spotlight the AlphaClone Alternative Alpha ETF (ALFA) .

Brandon Rakszawski, Product Manager at Van Eck Global , spotlights the Market Vectors Oil Refiners ETF (CRAK) and the Market Vectors Oil Services ETF (OIH) .

Matt Smith , Director of Commodity Research at ClipperData discusses current oil market dynamics including the impact of slowing global economic growth and the remarkable U.S. shale boom.

Oil continues to play a major role in the financial markets, economy, and even politics.  Matt Smith, Director of Commodity Research at ClipperData joins us to discuss the unique dynamics of the oil market.   Van Eck Global’s Brandon Rakszawski also spotlights two oil-related Market Vectors ETFs .

With cash outperforming both stocks and bonds for the first time since 1990 , we continue last week’s conversation on the merits of alternative investment options.  Plus, IndexIQ’s Executive V.P. & Chief Portfolio Strategist, Kevin DiSano, spotlights hedge fund replication and currency hedged ETFs.

IndexIQ’s  Executive V.P. & Chief Portfolio Strategist, Kevin DiSano, spotlights hedge fund replication and currency hedged ETFs including the IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF (QAI) and the IQ 50 Percent Hedged FTSE International ETF (HFXI).

We explain what the weather in Miami has to do with your investment portfolio and why proper diversification is critical in today’s markets.  Simeon Hyman, Head of Investment Strategy at ProShares , also discusses the importance of alternative investments and spotlights several ProShares ETFs.

Simeon Hyman, Head of Investment Strategy at  ProShares , discusses the importance of alternative investments and spotlights several ProShares ETFs.

Matt Hougan, CEO of  ETF.com , discusses  the continued rise of ETFs  and  his 3 ETF predictions for the remainder of 2015 .

Matt Hougan, CEO of ETF.com , discusses the continued rise of ETFs and his 3 ETF predictions for the remainder of 2015 .  Nate & Conor also explain recent trading issues surrounding ETFs and spotlight the Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX) .

We answer your questions on ETFs and investing.  Topics include recent ETF trading issues, oil ETFs, and mutual fund cash drag.  Nate & Conor also spotlight the popular iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures ETN (VXX), a product most investors would be well-advised to steer clear from.

Juan Carlos Artigas, Director of Investment Research at the World Gold Council , explains the merits of owning gold in a portfolio and offers his perspective on the current gold market.

With volatility returning to the financial markets, gold has been thrust back into the spotlight.  Juan Carlos Artigas, Director of Investment Research at the World Gold Council , joins us to discuss whether gold makes sense for long-term investors and offer his perspective on the current gold market.  Nate & Conor also highlight several gold-related ETFs.

Financial literacy is important not only when it comes to investing, but in all aspects of our financial and personal lives.  Latoya Goree, Director of the Center for Economic Education at the University of Missouri Kansas City and Interim Director for the Missouri Council on Economic Education , joins us in studio to discuss how we can improve financial literacy, resulting in better outcomes for...

Amazingly, it’s been said the best financial advice can fit on a single index card.  Nate, Conor, & Jason try their hand at this exercise, attempting to simplify an unnecessarily complicated investment world.  Also, Jeff Klearman, Chief Investment Officer at Rich Investment Solutions, spotlights the  ALPS Enhanced Put Write Strategy ETF (PUTX) .