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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.

ETF Trends’ Tom Hendrickson discusses his journey into ETFs and offers a unique look at what advisor data says about the current markets.  Janus Henderson’s Nick Cherney spotlights their AAA CLO ETF (JAAA).  FLX’s Jillian DelSignore talks ETF distribution, including the use of ETF model portfolios.

DFA’s Joe Hohn describes their decision to enter the ETF market and the rationale for converting nearly $30 billion in mutual fund assets to ETFs.  ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig offers perspective on the meme stock phenomenon, explains the impact of the Fed selling their bond ETF holdings, and fields ETF questions from Twitter. DWS Group’s Amanda Rebello talks currency hedging and China A-Shares.

ETF Trends’ Lara Crigger examines various theories on why the SEC is delaying bitcoin ETF approval and offers a brief update on the space.  OpenInvest’s Jake Raden discusses the merits of direct indexing and an ESG approach to investing.  HoneyTree’s Liz Simmie explains the importance of integrating ESG data into the investment process and highlights the Canadian ETF landscape.

State Street’s Matt Bartolini goes in-depth on what’s driving the divergence in sector ETF flows and performance.  ETF.com’s Drew Voros discusses what’s next for ARK ETFs, along with ETFs covering blockchain, SPACs, and marijuana.  Rayliant’s Jason Hsu spotlights their Quantamental China Equity ETF (RAYC) and outlines the investment case for China.

Guinness Atkinson’s Jim Atkinson offers a behind-the-scenes look at the first-ever mutual fund to ETF conversion and explains the potential impact on the asset management industry.  ETF Stream’s Tom Eckett discusses the European ETF landscape including ESG, bitcoin, thematics, and the non-transparent structure.  Horizon Kinetics’ James Davolos spotlights their Inflation Beneficiaries ETF (INFL), a...

ETF.com’s Drew Voros discusses the year’s best performing ETF, ARK’s recent struggles, and timber ETFs. WisdomTree’s Jeremy Schwartz lays out the investment case for emerging markets and the Emerging Markets ex-State-Owned Enterprises ETF (XSOE). Evoke Advisors’ Damien Bisserier spotlights the RPAR Risk Parity ETF (RPAR).

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy explains the impact of the SEC delaying bitcoin ETF approval and why fund companies are lining-up to launch the product.  HANetf’s Hector McNeil discusses the European ETF landscape, which includes crypto ETPs.  Osprey Funds’ Greg King spotlights their Bitcoin Trust and recently launched Polkadot Trust.

ETF.com’s Drew Voros offers highlights from their 8 th Annual ETF Awards.  Vanguard’s Janel Jackson discusses best ETF trading practices and spotlights the recently launched Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF (VUSB).  Euclid Investment Advisory’s John Creekmur and Karl Ashley explain the investment approach behind the Euclid Capital Growth ETF (EUCG), which utilizes trend-following.

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy discusses Coinbase’s direct listing including which ETFs now own the company and whether this impacts the SEC’s decision-making on bitcoin ETFs.  ETF Trends’ Lara Crigger offers an in-depth look at the cannabis ETF landscape.  Cambria’s Meb Faber explains the longer-term investment case for cannabis stocks and spotlights the Cambria Cannabis ETF (TOKE).

ETF.com’s Drew Voros offers perspective on the largest ETF launch ever.  Old Mission Capital’s Harry Whitton talks ETF market making and fields rapid-fire ETF questions.  Vident Investment Advisory’s Amrita Nandakumar explains the role of an ETF sub-advisor.

ETF.com’s Drew Voros discusses the record first quarter for ETF inflows.  Alpha Architect’s Wes Gray talks value rotation, momentum stocks, and the ETF white-labeling business.  Quadratic Capital’s Nancy Davis spotlights their Interest Rate Volatility & Inflation Hedge ETF (IVOL), one of the most successful recent ETF launches.

ETF.com’s Drew Voros covers several recent stories including Fidelity’s bitcoin ETF filing, AdvisorShares’ Gerber Kawasaki ETF filing, and ARK’s Space Exploration ETF launch.  MarketAxess’ John Keller explains how they’re automating bond trading and facilitating bond ETF liquidity.  Tuttle Tactical Management’s Matt Tuttle spotlights The SPAC and New Issue ETF (SPCX).

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy discusses the apparent frothiness in SPACs and offers a quick snapshot of the SPAC ETF landscape.  CFRA’s Todd Rosenbluth covers a range of topics including a recent ETF investor survey, ESG ETFs, bitcoin ETFs, and more.  Toews Asset Management’s Phillip Toews talks markets and highlights the strategies underlying two Agility Shares ETFs.

Orion’s Rusty Vanneman goes in-depth on the pros and cons of direct indexing. ETF.com’s Drew Voros highlights finalists for the 2020 ETF.com Awards. Amplify ETFs’ Christian Magoon discusses the firm’s recent success, including ETFs covering cannabis and blockchain.

ETF.com’s Drew Voros discusses the launch of the VanEck Vectors Social Sentiment ETF (BUZZ), along with the involvement of Barstool’s Dave Portnoy. Robert W. Baird’s Rich Lee explains their role as an ETF authorized participant. ERShares’ Joel Shulman highlights the entrepreneur factor which powers two ETFs, the Entrepreneurs ETF (ENTR) and the NextGen Entrepreneurs ETF (ER...