Episodes
Dec. 19, 2023
2023 ETF Flows, Top Stories, & Missed Opportunities
VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth discusses whether some of the year’s biggest equity ETF stories can carry momentum into 2024. State Street’s Matt Bartolini recaps 2023 ETF flows and highlights three missed opportunities for ETF investors.
Dec. 12, 2023
2024 ETF Predictions & Spot Bitcoin ETF Update
VettaFi’s Dave Nadig offers his 2024 ETF predictions. Valkyrie’s Steven McClurg provides an update on the spot bitcoin ETF race.
Dec. 5, 2023
ETFs in 2023: Year in Review
Morningstar’s Ben Johnson recaps the year in ETFs, discussing the industry’s most noteworthy stories, trends, and players. VettaFi’s Lara Crigger offers her most overlooked ETF stories in 2023.
Nov. 28, 2023
Alternative ETFs, Madison’s ETF Entrance, & the Industry’s Biggest Trends
VettaFi’s Tom Lydon offers perspective on using alternative ETFs in a portfolio. Madison’s Patrick Ryan discusses the firm’s recent ETF entrance and explains the rise of active ETFs. Cerulli’s Daniil Shapiro highlights several of the industry’s biggest trends.
Nov. 21, 2023
Energy Sector Outlook, BEEZ ETF, & T+1 Settlement
VettaFi’s Stacey Morris recaps the year in energy ETFs and offers an outlook for 2024. Honeytree’s Liz Simmie spotlights their recently launched U.S. Equity ETF (BEEZ) which focuses on “responsible growth”. Brown Brothers Harriman’s John Hooson discusses the potential pros and cons of ETFs moving to T+1 settlement next year.
Nov. 14, 2023
Around the World of ETFs with Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas
Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas goes around the world of ETFs, highlighting the industry’s top stories, key trends, and future opportunities. VettaFi’s Zeno Mercer offers the current state of play in artificial intelligence and ETFs investing in the space.
Nov. 7, 2023
Surprising ETF Successes & Failures
VettaFi’s Dave Nadig discusses some of the most surprising successes and failures in the world of ETFs this year. Gabelli’s Tony Bancroft, a former F/A-18 Hornet fighter pilot, spotlights the Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF (GCAD).
Nov. 1, 2023
ARK’s Future, Fidelity’s ETF Share Class Filing, & Industry Media Coverage
VettaFi’s Lara Crigger discusses ARK Invest’s future, Fidelity’s recent ETF share class filing, and key stories to watch the remainder of the year. etf.com’s Jeff Benjamin offers an inside look at how the media covers ETFs, including important tips for financial advisors and industry professionals seeking exposure.
Oct. 24, 2023
Bloomberg’s James Seyffart Offers Latest on Crypto ETFs
Bloomberg’s James Seyffart offers the latest on the spot bitcoin ETF race and also discusses ether futures ETFs, spot ether ETFs, and crypto equity ETFs. VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth highlights Vanguard’s ETF success and covers a range of other topics including recent launches from Morgan Stanley and iShares.
Oct. 17, 2023
Research Affiliates’ Rob Arnott on Markets, Fed, Value Investing, & More
Research Affiliates’ Rob Arnott offers his views on the current market environment and the future of smart beta. VettaFi’s Tom Lydon discusses the recent fake bitcoin ETF news, equity market technicals, TLT inflows, and ETF stories to watch the remainder of the year.
Oct. 10, 2023
Ether Futures, ETF Trading, & Investing in Texas
VettaFi’s Roxanna Islam discusses the underwhelming debut of ethereum futures ETFs. Baird’s Rich Lee talks recent ETF trading volumes, S&P 500 concentration risk, active management, and ETFs moving to T+1 settlement. Texas Capital’s Ed Rosenberg spotlights the Texas Capital Texas Equity Index ETF (TXS).
Oct. 3, 2023
Thematic Investing, Single Treasury Bond ETFs, & Private Equity
VettaFi’s Tom Hendrickson and Jane Edmonson discuss the firm’s recent acquisition of EQM Indexes and offer several predictions on the future of thematic investing. F/m Investments’ Alex Morris explains why the firm is pursuing a mutual fund share class of their single treasury bond ETFs. Vanguard’s Rich Powers highlights their private equity offering and its potential benefits to investors.
Sept. 26, 2023
SEC “Names Rule”, Active Management, & Commodities
VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth discusses potential ETF industry impact of the SEC adopting amendments to the “Names Rule” and also covers several recent topics including the first defined maturity TIPS ETFs and Schwab’s fee cuts. BNY Mellon’s Matt Camuso offers a framework for incorporating actively managed ETFs into a portfolio. Neuberger Berman’s Hakan Kaya goes in-depth on their Commodity Strategy ETF (NBCM) and offers an outlook for the commodities complex.
Sept. 19, 2023
Zero-Day Options ETFs, Quality Factor, & Securitized Income
VettaFi’s Dave Nadig covers the launch of the first ETF holding 0DTE options, along with IPOs in ETFs, flows, and stories to watch moving forward. Astoria’s John Davi spotlights their recently launched U.S. Quality Kings ETF (ROE) and discusses current model portfolio positioning. Fort Washington Investment Advisors’ Laura Mayfield explains the management process behind two Touchstone ETFs, including their Securitized Income ETF (TSEC).
Sept. 12, 2023
VettaFi’s Lara Crigger on Spot Ether ETF Filings, Bond ETFs, Thematics, & More
VettaFi’s Lara Crigger goes around the world of ETFs, covering recent spot Ethereum ETF filings, short duration bond ETFs, Nasdaq 100 ETF flows, Amplify ETFs’ purchase of ETFMG’s ETF lineup, and the recipe for thematic ETF success. Franklin Templeton’s David Mann discusses the firm’s approach to passive, smart beta, and actively managed ETFs.
Sept. 6, 2023
Grayscale’s Craig Salm on Court Victory & What Comes Next for Spot Bitcoin ETFs
Craig Salm, Chief Legal Officer at Grayscale, goes in-depth on the firm’s recent court victory and explains what might happen next in their quest to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an ETF. Tom Lydon, Vice Chairman of VettaFi, discusses year-to-date ETF flows and current investor sentiment.
Aug. 29, 2023
Best ETF Trading Practices, Private Real Estate Strategy ETF, & More
Charles Schwab’s Tom Generazio goes in-depth on best ETF trading practices. Armada ETFs’ Phil Bak spotlights the Private Real Estate Strategy via Liquid REITs ETF (PRVT). VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth discusses bitcoin ETFs, F/m Investments’ mutual fund share class filing, Cramer ETFs, physical gold ETFs, and more.
Aug. 22, 2023
BlackRock’s Rachel Aguirre Discusses ETF Launches, Rise of Active, & Buffer Strategies
BlackRock’s Rachel Aguirre goes in-depth on the firm’s framework for launching new products and highlights the rise of actively managed and options-based ETF strategies. VettaFi’s Stacey Morris offers perspective on the recent strength in the energy sector and looks ahead to the remainder of the year. Parabla’s Phil Hanks explains the Parabla Innovation ETF (LZRD).
Aug. 15, 2023
AI, Bond Indices, & Options-Based Income Strategies
VettaFi’s Tom Hendrickson discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on ETFs, asset managers, and financial advisors. Bloomberg’s Nick Gendron highlights the firm’s fixed income indexing business, along with key trends he’s observing across the space. NEOS Investments’ Garrett Paolella explains their lineup of options-based income ETFs.
Aug. 8, 2023
NYSE’s Douglas Yones on ETF Innovation & Education
NYSE’s Douglas Yones covers a wide range of topics including active ETFs, Dimensional’s proposed ETF share class structure, surveillance sharing agreements pertaining to spot bitcoin ETF filings, ETFs moving to floor trading, and the importance of industry education. VettaFi’s Roxanna Islam offers perspective on the recent wave of ethereum futures ETF filings and unpacks this year’s stellar performance from the consumer discretionary sector. MUSQ’s David Schulhof spotlights the recently launched...
Aug. 1, 2023
Dimensional’s Gerard O’Reilly Discusses Firm’s Growth & Pursuit of ETF Share Class Structure
Dimensional Co-CEO Gerard O’Reilly discusses the firm nearing $100 billion in ETF assets and goes in-depth on their recent SEC application for ETF share class exemptive relief. VettaFi’s Lara Crigger covers several topics including Dimensional’s pursuit of the ETF share class structure, Grayscale’s recent letter to the SEC, and surprising new ETF launches. Sage Advisory’s Komson Silapachai outlines the firm’s approach to ETF-focused portfolio construction.
July 25, 2023
Fixed Income & ETF Innovation
VettaFi’s Tom Lydon offers key takeaways from their recent Fixed Income Symposium. Simplify ETFs’ Paul Kim discusses the firm’s recent growth and highlights several unique ETFs. Democracy Investments’ Julie Cane explains the investment thesis behind the Democracy International Fund ETF (DMCY).
July 18, 2023
Intersection of Social Media & Financial Markets
Fortune Financial’s Lawrence Hamtil, along with special guest “Ramp Capital”, talk Twitter, ETFs, stock valuations, crypto, and more.
July 11, 2023
ETF Hype Check, Shareholder Yield, & Tracking Market Conditions
VettaFi’s Dave Nadig checks-in on some of the hottest ETF topics over the past several years. Cambria’s Meb Faber discusses the firm’s continued growth and spotlights the Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF (SYLD). Strategas’ Todd Sohn provides the 10 ETFs he’s using to track market conditions in the second half of 2023.