Episodes

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 hedge fund to ETF conversion.

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 upcoming Future Proof festival.

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 regulatory side of ETFs, including bitcoin ETFs and mutual fund to ETF conversions.

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.

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 & automation, healthcare technology, and artificial intelligence.

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).