ETF Prime

Nate revisits some of his favorite conversations this year including with Cambria’s Meb Faber, VettaFi’s Dave Nadig and Lara Crigger, Vanguard’s Rich Powers, BNY Mellon’s Ben Slavin, and Grayscale’s Dave LaValle.

VettaFi’s Tom Hendrickson discusses their newly branded platform and offers insight into which equity ETFs are resonating with advisors.  Strategas’ Nick Bohnsack goes in-depth on the financial markets and explains their recently launched ETFs.  Armada ETF Advisors’ David Auerbach spotlights the Home Appreciation U.S. REIT ETF (HAUS).

ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig explores the potential ramifications of relentless flows into passive investment strategies.  Fidelity’s Greg Friedman offers perspective on thematic ETFs.  CoinDesk Indices’ Kelly Ye discusses the current crypto markets and the future of digital asset investing.

ETF Trends’ Tom Hendrickson offers new insight into advisor usage of commodity ETFs.  Engine No. 1’s Yasmin Dahya Bilger explains how leveraging voting power and actively engaging with companies can drive positive change.  The BAD Investment Company’s Tommy Mancuso spotlights the B.A.D ETF (BAD).

ETF Trends’ Lara Crigger highlights concerns over Finra’s “complex” product proposal and offers her take on an SEC probe into ETF revenue-sharing practices.  BNY Mellon’s Ben Slavin covers a range of topics including the Finra proposal, Vanguard’s share class patent, mutual fund to ETF conversions, and crypto ETFs.  Leverage Shares’ Oktay Kavrak discusses their unique lineup of leveraged...

ETF Trends’ Tom Lydon talks year-to-date ETF flows and performance.  Newfound Research’s Corey Hoffstein explains the concept of “return stacking” and highlights their suite of Structural Alpha model ETF portfolios.  Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas discusses his new book, “The Bogle Effect: How John Bogle and Vanguard Turned Wall Street Inside Out and Saved Investors Trillions” .

ETF Trends’ Todd Rosenbluth discusses the rise of actively managed ETFs and offers perspective on cannabis ETFs.  Poseidon’s Morgan Paxhia explains the investment approach behind the AdvisorShares Poseidon Dynamic Cannabis ETF (PSDN) and what’s next for the cannabis space.  Strategy Shares’ David Miller spotlights the Strategy Shares Nasdaq 7HANDL Index ETF (HNDL).

ETF Prime Host Nate Geraci is joined by ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig and Todd Rosenbluth, along with Advisor Circle’s John Swolfs, to recap the ETF event of the year.

ETF Trends’ Lara Crigger discusses new volatility ETFs, Morgan Stanley’s ETF entrance, and Charles Schwab’s direct indexing platform.  State Street’s Matt Bartolini dissects year-to-date ETF flows and offers a prediction on active ETFs.  V-Square’s Mamadou-Abou Sarr spotlights the V-Shares U.S. Leadership Diversity ETF (VDNI).

ETF Trends’ Todd Rosenbluth explains where advisors are seeking income given inflation concerns.  iShares’ Sarah Kjellberg and MSCI’s Guillermo Cano discuss the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on ESG ratings and the energy transition.  FolioBeyond’s Dean Smith spotlights their Rising Rates ETF (RISR) and offers perspective on current fixed income markets.

ETF Trends’ Tom Lydon discusses the results of a recent advisor survey on the financial markets and managing client portfolios.  Nasdaq’s Giang Bui dives into another new survey on how “ ETPs are empowering the next generation of investors ”.  Kelly ETFs’ CEO Kevin Kelly spotlights their recently launched ETF lineup including the Kelly Residential & Apartment Real Estate ETF (RESI).

ETF Trends’ Lara Crigger discusses surging investor interest in commodity ETFs.  Global X’s Jon Maier goes in-depth on the current financial markets and highlights several thematic ETFs.  Loup Funds’ Gene Munster explains the investment case for the index behind the Innovator Loup Frontier Tech ETF (LOUP).

ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig offers the latest on Russia ETFs, along with Emerging Market ETFs with exposure to Russian securities.  Emles’ Gabriel Hammond explains their approach to the ETF market and spotlights several ETFs including the Emles Federal Contractors ETF (FEDX).

ETF Trends’ Tom Hendrickson discusses how recent geopolitical events are impacting the ETF world and investor behavior.  Direxion’s Dave Mazza offers perspective on the current market environment and spotlights several thematic ETFs including the Direxion mRNA ETF (MSGR).  Infrastructure Capital’s Jay Hatfield explains the investment process behind the recently launched InfraCap Equity Income Fund...

ETF Trends’ Tom Lydon discusses ETF flows and performance, including ARK’s recent challenges.  Northern Trust’s Michael Natale goes in-depth on inflation hedging a portfolio.  Amplify’s Christian Magoon spotlights their recently launched Inflation Fighter ETF (IWIN) and talks bitcoin ETFs.

Grayscale’s Dave LaValle goes in-depth on their efforts to bring a spot bitcoin ETF to market and also highlights the recently launched Future of Finance ETF (GFOF).  ETF Trends’ Tom Hendrickson discusses the Bitwise/ETF Trends 2022 Benchmark Survey of Financial Advisor Attitudes Towards Crypto Assets .  Astoria’s John Davi explains the investment case for the AXS Astoria Inflation Sensitive ETF (...

ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig dives into several topics including ARK Invest filing for an interval fund, passive ETF rebalancing costs, and violent price swings in stocks such as Facebook and Amazon.  CAIA Association’s John Bowman discusses alternative investments, crypto, tokenization, and democratizing investing.  Upholdings’ Robert Cantwell spotlights the Compound Kings ETF (KNGS), the first-ever he...

ETF Trends’ Lara Crigger covers a range of topics including ARK’s recent challenges, gold ETF inflows, bitcoin ETFs, and the impact of proposed GICS sector changes.  Dimensional’s Dave Plecha discusses the firm’s unique approach to fixed income and highlights their recently launched suite of bond ETFs.  Advisor Circle’s Matt Middleton and Ritholtz’s Josh Brown offer a sneak preview of the up...

Vanguard’s Rich Powers discusses their record-breaking 2021, ETF fee competition, concerns over the rise of indexing, and the looming expiration of their unique, patented share class structure.  ETF Trends’ Tom Hendrickson shares polling results from their recent investor symposium held alongside Investopedia.  Kelly Hunt PLLC’s Aisha Hunt offers a behind-the-scenes look at the legal and regulator...

Jim Ross, who was instrumental in the launch of the first U.S.-listed ETF, discusses the industry’s past, present, and future.  ETF Trends’ Tom Lydon offers perspective on the recent challenges facing ARK Invest and Cathie Wood.  Diamond Standard’s Cormac Kinney explains his efforts to bring a physically-backed diamond ETF to market.

ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig and Host Nate Geraci debate 2022 ETF predictions .  WisdomTree’s Jeremy Schwartz explains the firm’s push into the digital asset space.  Wilshire’s Wade Guenther spotlights the wShares Enhanced Gold Trust (WGLD) and discusses past efforts to bring a Bitcoin & Treasury ETF to market.

ETF Trends’ Lara Crigger highlights several new ETFs expected this year, along with broader trends in product launches.  Cambria’s Meb Faber discusses global stock valuations and the case for investing internationally.  Bloomberg’s James Seyffart previews the year in ETFs, including an in-depth look at the prospects for a spot bitcoin ETF.

ETF Trends’ Tom Lydon discusses 2021’s best and worst performing ETFs, along with key portfolio considerations for 2022.  Tuttle Capital’s Matt Tuttle spotlights their Short Innovation ETF (SARK), which seeks to provide daily inverse exposure to the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK).

Tom Hendrickson, President of  ETF Trends  &  ETF Database , recaps the most popular ETF stories on their platform this year.  Morningstar’s Ben Johnson offers his perspective on 2021’s top ETF stories, along with a prediction for 2022.  Toroso’s Michael Gayed spotlights the ATAC U.S. Rotation ETF (RORO) and the ATAC Credit Rotation ETF (JOJO).

ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig discusses the state of ETFs and the financial markets.  Strategic Wealth Partners’ Shana Sissel also offers perspective on the current market environment and explains how she’s using ETFs.  Aberdeen’s Bob Minter highlights their suite of commodity and precious metal ETFs.