ETF Prime

We answer your ETF questions on topics including ETFs in 401ks and how stock ETFs pay dividends.  We also spotlight the newly launched US Global Jets ETF (ticker: JETS) .

Bryce Doty, Senior Portfolio Manager at Sit Investment Associates , spotlights the Sit Rising Rate ETF (ticker RISE)  which seeks to profit from rising interest rates.

ETFs recently hit a noteworthy milestone and are set to achieve another important milestone this quarter.  Nate & Conor discuss how as ETFs continue their tremendous growth, it’s investors who win.  Bryce Doty, Senior Portfolio Manager at Sit Investment Associates , also spotlights the Sit Rising Rate ETF (ticker RISE) .

Heidi Richardson, Global Investment Strategist at  BlackRock , discusses the impact of a stronger dollar on key markets around the world and explains where  currency-hedged ETFs  might fit in your portfolio.

Heidi Richardson, Global Investment Strategist at BlackRock , discusses the impact of a stronger dollar on key markets around the world and explains where currency-hedged ETFs might fit in your portfolio.  Nate and Jason also examine a recent survey from Deutsche Bank , which maps the prices of goods and services in different countries.

Gary Antonacci, author of the award-winning book Dual Momentum Investing , explains the merits of a momentum-based approach to investing and also discusses the importance of indexing and investment costs.

Gary Antonacci, author of the award-winning book Dual Momentum Investing , explains the merits of a momentum-based approach to investing and also discusses the importance of indexing and investment costs.

George Milling-Stanley, who helped pioneer and launch the  SPDR Gold Shares (ticker GLD) , joins us in studio to talk gold ETFs, the role of gold in your portfolio, and gold price catalysts. George, who is Head of Gold Investment Strategy at  State Street Global Advisors , has 40+ years of experience in the gold market.

George Milling-Stanley, who helped pioneer and launch the SPDR Gold Shares (ticker GLD) , joins us in studio to talk gold ETFs, the role of gold in your portfolio, and gold price catalysts. George, who is Head of Gold Investment Strategy at State Street Global Advisors , has 40+ years of experience in the gold market.

We offer last minute advice on IRA contributions and answer your questions on ETFs and investing, including our listener question of the month!

Marie Dzanis, Head of Distribution at Northern Trust Asset Management, spotlights several FlexShares ETFs and offers some thoughts on the growing popularity of ETFs.

Nate & Jason discuss new research from Fidelity and BlackRock  indicating that while record ETF growth continues, more investor education is needed.  Marie Dzanis, Head of Distribution for Northern Trust Asset Management, also offers some thoughts on ETF growth and talks FlexShares ETFs .

We discuss the latest mutual fund performance data from S&P Dow Jones Indices and explain some of the challenges facing active managers.  Nate & Conor also touch on the rise of the “robo-advisors” and introduce The ETF Store’s new online investment service,  iPortfolios .

Dodd Kittsley, Head of ETF Strategy at Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management , explains how currency hedged ETFs work and their potential role in your investment portfolio.

Nate & Conor discuss the recent strength of the US Dollar and the negative impact it can have on your portfolio.  They are then joined by Dodd Kittsley, Head of ETF Strategy at Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management , who explains how currency hedged ETFs can help.

Dan Waldron, Senior Strategist at First Trust , discusses the firm’s tremendous growth and innovative lineup of ETFs.

Dan Waldron, Senior Strategist at First Trust , discusses the firm’s tremendous growth and innovative lineup of ETFs.  Nate and Conor also answer the “listener question of the month” and spotlight the First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF (FV) .

Surprisingly, not all financial advisors have an obligation to place your interests ahead of their own.  We discuss the different standards of care and explain how you can help protect yourself.

John Feyerer, Vice President of ETF Product Management at PowerShares , discusses the growth of smart beta ETFs and where they might fit in your investment portfolio.  John also highlights one of the most popular currency ETFs, the PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish ETF (ticker UUP) .

John Feyerer, Vice President of ETF Product Management at PowerShares , discusses the growth of smart beta ETFs and where they might fit in your investment portfolio.  Nate and Jason also explain three things every investor should be doing right now.

Tadas Viskanta, Founder & Editor of the popular investment blog Abnormal Returns , offers key lessons for investors culled over his years of blogging and own investing experience.  Nate and Conor also discuss  “Simple, Bedrock Rules on Personal Finance” and spotlight an India stock ETF.

Tadas Viskanta, Founder & Editor of the popular investment blog Abnormal Returns , offers key lessons for investors culled over his years of blogging and own investing experience.

Nate and Conor answer your questions on ETFs, including explaining the benefits of bond ETFs and identifying the lowest cost ETF providers.  They also spotlight a biotechnology ETF.

As investors continue gravitating towards ETFs, fund providers are becoming increasingly aggressive in an attempt to earn their business.  We discuss how investors benefit from this growing competition.  Also, Jeff Klearman, CIO at Rich Investment Solutions, spotlights a unique alternative-income ETF.

Jeff Klearman, Chief Investment Officer at Rich Investment Solutions , spotlights the  US Equity High Volatility Put Write ETF (ticker HVPW) .  This ETF offers a unique way to generate income in your portfolio.