Episodes

ETF.com contributor Jillian DelSignore discusses the benefits and challenges of cutthroat ETF competition and explains the recipe for ETF success. VanEck’s Fran Rodilosso goes in-depth on the “fallen angel” bond market and the VanEck Vectors Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF (ANGL). Armor Index ETFs’ Jim Colquitt spotlights the strategy underlying the Armor U.S. Equity Index ETF (ARMR).

Nate revisits some of his favorite conversations from over the summer including with Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas, Vanguard’s Rich Powers, CFRA’s Todd Rosenbluth, S&P Dow Jones Indices’ Craig Lazarra, ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig, ETF.com’s Lara Crigger, and Grayscale’s Michael Sonnenshein.

ETF.com’s Heather Bell discusses the spike in ETF closures and highlights several recent launches. AllianzIM’s Johan Grahn explains their decision to enter the ETF space with the launch of buffered outcome ETFs. IndexIQ’s Sal Bruno offers his take on the current financial markets and lays out the case for alternative strategies.

ETF.com’s Lara Crigger covers several recent stories involving ETFs and the SEC, including potential enforcement action against the United States Oil Fund (USO). ETF industry veteran Bob Tull talks ProcureAM ETFs and fields rapid-fire ETF questions. iSectors’ Chuck Self discusses their ETF portfolios and navigating the financial markets.

Grayscale Investments’ Michael Sonnenshein goes in-depth on their Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), the potential for a bitcoin ETF, and the investment case for digital assets. ETF.com’s Drew Voros discusses the under-the-radar performance of several blockchain ETFs and why investor demand has been lacking in the space. Aware Asset Management’s Andrea Roemhildt spotlights their Ultra-Short Duration Enhanced Income ETF (AWTM).

S&P Dow Jones Indices’ Craig Lazzara wades into the active versus passive debate, including addressing recent indexing critiques. ETF.com’s Sumit Roy highlights key differences between three major indexes – the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite. GraniteShares’ Will Rhind discusses their Gold Trust (BAR) and XOUT U.S. Large Cap ETF (XOUT).

BNY Mellon Investment Management’s Stephanie Pierce explains their entrance into ETFs, which includes the first truly free stock and bond ETFs. ETF.com’s Cinthia Murphy discusses the path to success for actively managed ETFs. Vesper Capital Management’s John Thompson spotlights the Vesper U.S. Large Cap Shorter Term Reversal Strategy ETF (UTRN).

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy explains the drivers behind silver’s recent surge and the ETFs benefiting. Direxion’s Dave Mazza spotlights their recently launched Work From Home ETF (WFH). Toroso’s Mike Venuto talks active ETFs and fields rapid-fire ETF questions.

ETF.com’s Lara Crigger discusses record ESG ETF inflows, explains the increase in actively managed ETF launches, and looks at the spike in ETN closures. ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig describes his attempt to redeem one share of the VelocityShares Daily 2X Short-Term ETN (TVIX), which was recently delisted.

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy talks hedging stock market risk, including using tools such as gold ETFs, low volatility ETFs, and target outcome ETFs. SPDR’s Matt Bartolini also discusses gold ETFs, along with thematic ETFs and active management performance. Cboe Vest’s Karan Sood spotlights the strategies powering the First Trust Target Outcome ETFs.

ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig discusses the Fed’s bond ETF purchases, Robinhood traders, thematic ETFs, and much more. ETF.com contributor Asjylyn Loder offers the latest on HACK and IPAY, which are set to transfer to Exchange Traded Concepts. Roundhill Investments’ Will Hershey spotlights their recently launched Sports Betting & iGaming ETF (BETZ).

CFRA’s Todd Rosenbluth recaps ETFs at the halfway point of the year, covering everything from Vanguard’s domination to DFA’s entrance into the space. ETF.com’s Drew Voros offers perspective on 2020’s ETF launches and closures, including highlighting several new Covid-inspired offerings. ETFMG’s Sam Masucci discusses the recently launched ETFMG Treatments, Testing, & Advancements ETF (GERM).

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy discusses the active ETF landscape, including why active ETFs have been slow to gain traction and whether non-transparent ETFs can help. iShares’ Holly Framsted goes in-depth on factor investing, explaining how to use factor ETFs in a portfolio and offering her factor outlook moving forward. TrueMark’s Mike Loukas spotlights two recently launched, actively managed ETFs.

Vanguard’s Rich Powers offers an ETF “State of the Union”, including perspective on how ETFs handled recent market volatility and the new ETF labeling proposal. ETF.com’s Lara Crigger explains the rise of the retail trader and highlights the top 20 ETFs held at Robinhood. ProShares’ Simeon Hyman discusses ETFs focused on online retail, pet care, and dividend growth.

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy highlights the year’s fastest growing ETFs, including several flying under the radar. Harvest Volatility Management’s Jon Molchan explains the investment process behind the Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NUSI).

ETF.com’s Lara Crigger discusses recent developments with the United States Oil Fund (USO) and explains her reluctance to embrace a new proposal to relabel some ETFs. Franklin Templeton’s David Mann offers his unique perspective on the Fed’s bond ETF buying program. Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas highlights 2020’s top ETF stories.

Nate revisits several conversations on 2020’s top ETF stories: the United States Oil Fund (USO), bond ETFs, non-transparent ETFs, and the US Global Jets ETF (JETS). Featuring ETF.com’s Lara Crigger, GTS’ Reggie Browne, ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig, American Century’s Ed Rosenberg, and US Global’s Frank Holmes.

ETF.com’s Cinthia Murphy debates the merits of a recent proposal to relabel some ETFs. MacKay Municipal Managers’ David Dowden spotlights two actively managed muni bond ETFs and offers his assessment of the muni bond market. Fortune Financial’s Lawrence Hamtil covers a range of topics including stock valuations, the Coronavirus shutdown, and the Fed.

It’s been a wild year in ETFs. ETF.com’s Lara Crigger offers her “ETF story of the year” so far and highlights several other ETF stories flying under the radar. SSGA’s George Milling-Stanley goes in-depth on gold and the record flows into physical gold ETFs. U.S. Global’s Frank Holmes discusses the recent massive interest in the U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS) and lays out the investment case for airlines.

ETF.com’s Drew Voros recaps recent ETF flows, including record investor dollars into bond and commodity ETFs. AEI’s Michael Strain goes in-depth on the impact of the Coronavirus shutdown and what’s next for the economy. Innovator ETFs’ Graham Day spotlights their lineup of defined outcome ETFs.

ETF.com’s Lara Crigger explains the recent events surrounding the United States Oil Fund (USO) and why investor education is paramount with futures-based products. Avantis Investors’ Phil McInnis spotlights their suite of low cost, actively managed ETFs. Reality Shares’ Eric Ervin discusses the role of alternative investments including the Reality Shares DIVCON Dividend Defender ETF (DFND) and cryptoassets such as bitcoin.

ETF.com’s Drew Voros and Lara Crigger sit down with Nate Geraci beachside to recap the world’s largest ETF conference.

ETF.com’s Lara Crigger unveils her 2019 ETF predictions. Morningstar’s Ben Johnson recaps ETFs in 2018, offers a few ETF predictions of his own, and fields rapid-fire ETF questions. iSectors’ Chuck Self discusses recent financial market action and looks ahead to next year.

Matt Hougan, Global Head of Research at Bitwise and ETF industry veteran, discusses innovation in cryptoassets and the prospects for a crypto ETF. ETF.com’s Dave Nadig talks ETF innovation, highlighting some of his favorite new launches in 2018 and emphasizing the importance of ETF due diligence. Nate & Conor recap the recent market action.