ETF Prime

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 .

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.  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.  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.

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.

This year’s Super Bowl offers several great lessons for investors.  We explain what you can learn from Sunday’s big game.  Buck French, CEO & Co-Founder of Fantex , also discusses how you can invest in stock linked to the earnings of professional athletes.

We discuss investment risk and how to best manage that risk in your portfolio.  Also, John Reese, Founder of Validea Capital Management, spotlights the new Validea Market Legends ETF.