ETF Prime

ETF industry veteran Dave Nadig covers a range of topics including crypto ETFs, the multi share class fund structure, Fidelity’s “pay-to-play” scheme, Vanguard’s new CEO, meme stock ETFs, and the biggest threat facing American capitalism. VettaFi’s Kirsten Chang also offers perspective on Vanguard’s new CEO and dives into international equity ETF flows.

VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth covers a range of topics including hedge fund managers embracing ETFs, the prospects for spot ether ETFs, lack of investor interest in cannabis ETFs, and a potential shortage of ETF ticker symbols. Bancreek’s Andrew Skatoff discusses his team’s unique experience in the family office world and how they’re taking a quantitative approach to identify “structurally advantaged businesses” found in the Bancreek US Large Cap ETF (BCUS) and Bancreek International Large Cap ETF (BCIL).

VanEck’s Matthew Sigel discusses the upcoming SEC decision on their spot ether ETF filing, the debut of VanEck’s Bitcoin Trust (HODL), and the investment case for ether and bitcoin. K&L Gates’ Rich Kerr provides a unique legal perspective on the recent multi-share class structure filings, spot ether ETFs, and the UK government potentially granting equivalence to US-domiciled ETFs. VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth offers new polling data around the ongoing fixed income conundrum.

Panagram’s John Kim goes in depth on the collateralized loan obligation market and CLO ETFs. VettaFi’s Zeno Mercer highlights recent earnings reports from several of the biggest players in artificial intelligence and discusses AI-related ETFs.

VettaFi’s Saleem Khan dives into their latest behavioral intelligence data, highlighting key investing trends among advisors. Strategas’ Chris Verrone explains their recently launched Macro Momentum ETF (SAMM) and offers perspective on the current macro environment.

VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth and Kirsten Chang discuss year-to-date ETF flows, along with tackling the challenges presented by fixed income right now. etf.com’s Kristin Myers previews their upcoming 2024 industry awards ceremony and highlights several hot ETF topics.

VettaFi’s Lara Crigger discusses Fidelity’s decision to charge a $100 trading fee on ETFs from issuers who won’t engage in “pay-to-play”. Lara also discusses Cboe’s recent SEC filing which seeks a rule change allowing fund companies to offer an ETF share class of existing mutual funds. Davis Advisors’ Chris Davis goes in-depth on the current stock market environment and the value of active management.

VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth walks through the latest advisor polling data from their recently held Equity Symposium, highlighting several equity ETF categories. Troop’s Felix Tabary explains how the firm is making it easier to build and apply custom proxy voting policies across portfolios. Alpha Architect’s Jess Bost offers her unique framework on model portfolio construction and selecting ETFs.

VettaFi’s Zeno Mercer discusses the significance of BlackRock launching a tokenized money market fund and offers perspective on the future tokenization of securities. Matthews Asia’s Andrew Mattock highlights the firm’s new Discovery active ETF suite and expands on the investment case for China.

VettaFi’s Lara Crigger parses through first quarter ETF flows, uncovering several interesting stories across stocks, bonds, and alternative assets. Dimensional’s Rob Harvey goes in-depth on the differences between a systematic active approach and traditional indexing.

VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth delivers an early assessment of Host Nate Geraci’s 2024 ETF predictions. Todd and Nate also offer several new prognostications for the remainder of the year.

VettaFi’s Brian Coco explains the index construction process and highlights three future indexing trends. Financial regulation expert Sean Tuffy discusses crypto ETFs, importance of multi share class structure, SEC’s swing pricing proposal, and more. CVA’s Ben Harburg spotlights the Core Values Alpha Greater China Growth ETF (CGRO) and offers the overall investment case for China.

VettaFi’s Zeno Mercer discusses Nvidia, the artificial intelligence boom, and whether investors should be concerned over a top-heavy S&P 500. State Street’s Matt Bartolini offers perspective on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) becoming the first ETF to hit $500 billion in assets and also goes in-depth on so-called “concentration risk”. Arch Indices’ Yang Tang explains their approach to optimized portfolios and spotlights the Arch Indices VOI Absolute Income ETF (VWI).

VettaFi’s Lara Crigger goes in-depth on the Simplify Tail Risk Strategy ETF (CYA), which is down nearly 100%. PIMCO’s Greg Hall discusses the potential benefits of active management in fixed income and highlights the firm’s expanding ETF lineup.

ETF Prime Host Nate Geraci is joined by Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas, ETF Think Tank’s Cinthia Murphy, and VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth to recap the ETF event of the year and discuss the industry’s hottest trends.

VettaFi’s Roxanna Islam offers perspective on the “Magnificent Seven” and their growing concentration in market cap-weighted indices. BondBloxx’s Joanna Gallegos highlights the firm’s unique lineup of precision fixed income ETFs. Goldman Sachs’ Greg Tuorto discusses the Goldman Sachs Small Cap Core Equity ETF (GSC) and the potential opportunity in small cap stocks overall.

BlackRock’s Jay Jacobs discusses the recent debut of the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and offers key takeaways from the firm’s 2024 thematic outlook. VettaFi’s Stacey Morris highlights indexes underlying the Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF (OILT) and the Alerian MLP Index ETN (AMJB). GMO’s Tom Hancock expands on the quality factor and the GMO U.S. Quality ETF (QLTY).

Jim Bianco, President of Bianco Research Advisors, explains the index behind the WisdomTree Bianco Total Return Fund (WTBN) and offers perspective on interest rates and credit risk. VettaFi’s Zeno Mercer discusses the latest around artificial intelligence, including valuations of companies involved in the space and considerations when gaining exposure through ETFs. Academy Asset Management’s Seth Rosenthal spotlights the Academy Veteran Impact ETF (VETZ).

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan answers all of the key questions surrounding how spot bitcoin ETFs actually work. VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth offers perspective on the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs and highlights the latest VettaFi polling data on advisor crypto usage. Calamos’ Matt Kaufman explains the brand new Calamos CEF Income & Arbitrage ETF (CCEF).

Hashdex’s Bruno Caratori discusses their Bitcoin ETF (DEFI), the importance of crypto experience, spot bitcoin ETF competitive dynamics, and the role of bitcoin in a portfolio. VettaFi’s Roxanna Islam offers perspective on how the spot bitcoin ETF race might play out. Tema’s Maurits Pot explains their unique, actively managed ETF platform.

Strategas’ Todd Sohn and CFRA’s Aniket Ullal join in a roundtable discussion on several key ETFs and industry trends to watch in 2024. VettaFi’s Lara Crigger offers her ETF predictions for the upcoming year.

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.

VettaFi’s Dave Nadig offers his 2024 ETF predictions. Valkyrie’s Steven McClurg provides an update on the spot bitcoin ETF race.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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 MUSQ Global Music Industry ETF.

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.

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).

Fortune Financial’s Lawrence Hamtil, along with special guest “Ramp Capital”, talk Twitter, ETFs, stock valuations, crypto, and more.

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.

Host Nate Geraci is joined by Bloomberg’s James Seyffart and VettaFi’s Dave Nadig to go in-depth on the recent wave of spot bitcoin ETF filings and predict what comes next.

VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth offers perspective on the top five ETFs in inflows this year. ASYMmetric ETFs’ Darren Schuringa explains the technologically underpinning their “Smart” ETF lineup. Motley Fool’s Charly Travers spotlights their Small Cap Growth ETF (TMFS) and provides a behind-the-scenes look at day-to-day portfolio management.

VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth covers several recent developments including iShares’ Bitcoin ETF filing, Amplify’s agreement to acquire ETFMG’s ETFs, and several active ETF launches and filings. Charles Schwab’s D.J. Tierney discusses ETF flows, standout ETFs, and their direct indexing platform. T. Rowe Price’s Tim Coyne highlights the firm’s expanding actively managed ETF suite including their approach to fees and the transparent versus semi-transparent structure.

VettaFi’s Lara Crigger offers perspective on two of the year’s most noteworthy ETF stories.  Northern Trust’s Michael Natale presents the firm’s base case on equities and fixed income.  Teucrium’s Sal Gilbertie spotlights several ETFs including their recently launched AiLA Long/Short Base Metals Strategy ETF (OAIB), which leverages artificial intelligence.

Nasdaq’s Alison Doyle goes around the world of ETFs, highlighting flows, trading, launches, and new filings.  VettaFi’s Tom Lydon discusses recent advisor polling data including surveys on equal weighting, stock valuations, bond duration, and more.  Zacks’ Sal Esposito explains the Zacks Earnings Consistent Portfolio ETF (ZECP).