ETF Prime

ETF Trends’ Lara Crigger discusses the proliferation of crypto-related ETFs, along with Grayscale’s latest argument for a spot bitcoin ETF.  CFRA’s Todd Rosenbluth offers his top ETF stories of 2021 and looks ahead to 2022.  Life + Liberty Indexes’ Perth Tolle spotlights the Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF (FRDM).

ETF Trends’ Tom Lydon discusses the expanding role of social media for financial advisors and previews 2022’s ETF event of the year.  CryptoSlam’s Randy Wasinger goes in-depth on non-fungible tokens (NFTs).  Onramp’s Caitlin Cook highlights the importance of crypto education.

ETF Trends ’ Tom Hendrickson offers insight into where investors are turning for portfolio inflation hedges.  Federated Hermes’ Brandon Clark explains their decision to enter the ETF market.  KraneShares’ Luke Oliver spotlights two of the year’s biggest stories, a China Internet ETF and a Global Carbon Credit ETF.

Nate revisits some of his favorite conversations this year including with Research Affiliates’ Rob Arnott, investing legend Burton Malkiel, Interactive Brokers’ Thomas Peterffy, Simplify ETFs’ Harley Bassman, Guinness Atkinson’s Jim Atkinson, ProShares’ Simeon Hyman, and BlackRock’s Armando Senra.

ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig discusses whether decentralized finance (DeFi) will ultimately replace the current ETF structure.  ICI’s Keith Lawson explains why Senator Ron Wyden’s proposed ETF tax change is misguided.   Stance Capital’s Bill Davis spotlights the Stance Equity ESG Large Cap Core ETF (STNC).

ETF Trends’ Lara Crigger highlights 2021’s ESG ETF success stories and explains how the definition of ESG is evolving.  BlackRock’s Laura Segafredo and MSCI’s Sarah Greenberg discuss ESG considerations in investor portfolios, with a particular focus on climate change.  Roundhill’s Will Hershey offers a unique perspective on ETF ticker symbols and the importance of social media in the ETF business.

ETF Trends’ Tom Lydon and Bitwise’s Matt Hougan offer perspective on a wild first week for bitcoin futures ETFs and the significance of these products for investors.  ProcureAM’s Andrew Chanin spotlights the Procure Space ETF (UFO) and the LGBTQ + ESG100 ETF (LGBT).

Nate Geraci sits down with Simeon Hyman, Global Investment Strategist at ProShares, to discuss the launch of the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) . 

ETF Trends’ Tom Hendrickson discusses the launch of the first U.S.-listed bitcoin ETF and what it means for investors.  Nasdaq’s Giang Bui offers a unique perspective on the bitcoin ETF race and also talks ETF innovation and education.  Freedom Day Solutions’ Ryan Krueger spotlights the Freedom Day Dividend ETF (MBOX) .

ETF Trends’ Lara Crigger dissects recent SEC statements regarding risks posed by leveraged and inverse ETFs, which came a day after the regulatory agency approved the listing of complex VIX futures ETFs.  Dawn Global’s Maurits Pot outlines the investment case for the Asian Growth Cubs ETF (CUBS).  ROBO Global’s Travis Briggs spotlights the indexes behind ETFs covering robotics & auto...

Simplify ETFs’ Harley Bassman offers perspective on Fed policy, inflation, demographics, and more.  ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig discusses the latest on Senator Wyden’s ETF tax proposal and fields Twitter questions.  Goldman Sachs’ Katie Koch goes in-depth on thematic ETFs.

VanEck’s Jan van Eck and Grayscale’s Dave LaValle discuss the entire state of bitcoin ETFs including the current regulatory landscape and what comes next. ETF Trends’ Tom Lydon offers perspective on China’s Evergrande and investor behavior.

Tom Hendrickson, President of  ETF Trends  &  ETF Database , offers unique insight into whether advisors believe the 60/40 portfolio is dead.  Cullen Roche spotlights The Discipline Fund ETF (DSCF) .  Pacer’s Sean O’Hara discusses the growth of their ETF business and which ETFs are currently resonating with investors.

ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig discusses a recent Senate Finance Committee proposal to close the ETF tax “loophole” and also fields a variety of ETF questions from Twitter.  GraniteShares’ Will Rhind outlines the investment case for gold and broad commodities.  Sparkline Capital’s Kai Wu spotlights their Intangible Value ETF (ITAN).

ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig offers his take on several recent ETF filings and launches, including offerings from Ark Invest and Roundhill.  3D/L Capital’s Ben Lavine goes in-depth on ETF model portfolio construction.  Viridi Funds’ Wes Fulford spotlights their Cleaner Energy Crypto-Mining & Semiconductor ETF (RIGZ).

NYSE’s Douglas Yones discusses key growth drivers behind active ETFs, the prospects for ESG ETFs, and the status of bitcoin ETFs.  ETF Trends’ Tom Lydon explains the pros and cons of an ETF industry dominated by market cap weighted products.   ETF Hearsay’s Henry Jim offers a unique window into ETF filings and product development.

Thomas Peterffy, Founder & Chairman of Interactive Brokers , discusses the controversial practice of “payment for order flow” and whether it’s detrimental to investors.  Tom Hendrickson, President of ETF Trends & ETF Database , examines thematic ETFs through a unique lens.  Chris Sullivan, President of MacMillan Sullivan Communications , offers a behind-the-scenes look at ETF marketing.

Armando Senra, Head of iShares Americas at BlackRock, delivers our annual ETF State of the Union.  ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig recaps Camp Kotok.  Toroso’s David Dziekanski spotlights two SoFi ETFs.

ETF Trends’ Lara Crigger offers perspective on the launch of a mutual fund holding bitcoin futures and explains what recent SEC comments could mean for futures-based bitcoin ETFs.  ETF industry pioneer Herb Blank discusses the rise of actively managed ETFs.  Inspire Investing’s Robert Netzly highlights their lineup of faith-based ETFs.

Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas goes in-depth on bitcoin ETFs and fields Twitter questions on everything from ARK Invest to his personal investment approach.  ETF Trends’ Tom Lydon discusses record ETF flows, China ETFs, and the Robinhood IPO.  Innovator ETFs’ Bruce Bond explains the basics of defined outcome ETFs and how to use them in a portfolio.

ETF Trends’ and ETF Database’s Tom Hendrickson highlights the top 10 ETFs experiencing year-over-year engagement growth on their platform.  CFRA’s Todd Rosenbluth offers perspective on record ETF flows, new launches, bitcoin ETFs, and more.  US Global’s Frank Holmes discusses the state of the global airline industry and the US Global JETS ETF (JETS).

Ross Gerber spotlights the AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF (GK) and explains the role social media plays in his wealth management business.   ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig fields a range of ETF questions and discusses Vanguard’s recent acquisition of Just Invest, a direct indexing provider. 

Burton Malkiel discusses a range of topics including the rise of indexing, ESG, meme stocks, crypto, and more.  ETF Trends’ Lara Crigger delves into ESG ETF flows and performance, along with the environmental impact of bitcoin mining.  Avantis consultant Sunil Wahal explains the “financial science” behind their investment approach.

ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig discusses volatility, risk, and evolving market dynamics.  Onramp’s Eric Ervin explains the importance of cryptoasset education and offers perspective on the recent pullback across the space.  Darren Schuringa spotlights the ASYMmetric 500 ETF (ASPY) .

ETF Trends’ Tom Lydon examines ETF flows and what they say about investor portfolio construction.  Cboe’s Laura Morrison explains their role in an ETF’s success and discusses the future of the ETF industry.  Valkyrie’s Steven McClurg offers the latest on their Bitcoin ETF and Innovative Balance Sheet ETF filings.