ETF Prime

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.

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) .

Dave Nadig, Vice President & Director of ETFs at FactSet , discusses ETF growth trends and offers his thoughts on several new ETFs to hit the market.  Nate & Conor also explain an eyebrow-raising  Wall Street Journal report on mutual fund fees and talk currency values according to the most recent Big Mac Index .

We answer your questions including how to select the right ETFs for your portfolio and where to find mutual fund and ETF costs. Nate and Jason also spotlight the recently launched  O’Shares FTSE US Quality Dividend ETF (OUSA) , backed by Kevin O’Leary of ABC’s Shark Tank.

Dave Mazza, Head of Research for SPDR ETFs at StateStreet Global Advisors, discusses where ETF investors have been placing their money in 2015 and also spotlights the SPDR DoubleLine Total Return Tactical ETF (TOTL) .

In Part Two of our two-part series on active versus passive management, we discuss the psychology of index investing and why you may have to overcome natural tendencies in order to achieve success as an investor.  Frank Holmes, CEO & Chief Investment Officer of U.S. Global Investors , also spotlights the U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS) tracking the airline industry.

In Part One of our two-part series on active versus passive management, Morningstar’s Ben Johnson discusses the recent investor shift towards index-based investments, the role of investment costs in the debate, and some of the challenges facing active managers.

ETF industry veteran Christian Magoon spotlights the PureFunds ISE Cyber Security ETF (HACK) .  Nate & Jason also answer your ETF questions.

Value and momentum investing can both offer the opportunity for additional returns. We discuss the underlying investor behaviors explaining why.   Alpha Architect’s Wes Gray and Jack Vogel also join us to offer their thoughts.

As the midway point of 2015 approaches, now is the perfect time to give your investment portfolio a checkup. Nate, Conor, & Jason offer some simple tips to help keep you on track.

Ben Carlson, institutional portfolio manager and  popular investment blogger , discusses his new book  A Wealth of Common Sense   explaining how simplicity trumps complexity in any investment plan. Nate, Conor, & Jason also spotlight the  Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (SCHB) .

We answer your ETF questions and Ric Dillon, CEO & Portfolio Manager at Diamond Hill Capital Management , spotlights the  Diamond Hill Valuation-Weighted 500 ETF (DHVW) .

Dan Thornton , former Vice President and Economic Advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis , explains the role of the Fed and how their policies are impacting the economy and financial markets.  Nate and Conor also spotlight the  iShares TIPS Bond ETF (TIP) .

Investor trading activity has grown significantly since the 1990s .  We discuss the reasons why and offer some good rules of thumb for trading in your own account.  Brandon Rakszawski, Product Manager at Van Eck Global, also spotlights the  Market Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ticker MOAT) .

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) .

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.  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.

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!

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 .