ETF Prime

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).

VettaFi’s Stacey Morris drills into the energy sector and energy ETFs. Candriam’s Alexandra Russo goes in-depth on ESG investing, offering perspective on where it’s gone wrong over the past several years and what the focus should be on moving forward.

Host Nate Geraci is back from Inside ETFs. VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth offers his thoughts on Nate’s key takeaways, which cover some of the industry’s hottest trends.

Valkyrie’s Leah Wald offers perspective on the state of crypto ETFs and regulation, along with current crypto market dynamics. VettaFi’s Tom Hendrickson and LOGICLY’s Emil Tarazi discuss their recent partnership and highlight the surging interest in Treasury ETFs.

VettaFi’s Dave Nadig and Host Nate Geraci debate a wide range of prospective ETF ideas offered by “Fintwit”.

VettaFi’s Lara Crigger offers perspective as the smart beta ETF category celebrates its 20-year anniversary. BNY Mellon’s Ben Slavin discusses the future of ETF innovation, including the upcoming expiration of Vanguard’s ETF share class patent. Avantis’ Phil McInnis explains the drivers behind the remarkable growth of their ETF business.

VettaFi’s Tom Lydon discusses recent advisor polling data on everything from 60/40 portfolio returns to active ETFs. Sprott’s John Ciampaglia spotlights their lineup of energy transition ETFs, including the first-ever nickel miners ETF. Horizon’s Scott Ladner explains the process behind their ETF-centric, goals-based model portfolios.

VettaFi’s Roxanna Islam discusses the evolving Communication Services sector, along with ETFs covering the space. Hashdex’s Marcelo Sampaio explains the first 1933 Act bitcoin futures ETF (DEFI) and offers perspective on the future of crypto. Amplify ETFs’ Christian Magoon spotlights several ETFs including the Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (DIVO).

VettaFi’s Tom Hendrickson discusses the firm’s recent acquisition of the ROBO Global Index suite and highlights the latest thematic ETF engagement data on their platform. etf.com’s Sean Allocca discusses finalists for their annual industry awards. Eddy Elfenbein explains the AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS), which is based on Crossing Wall Street’s “Buy List”.

VettaFi’s Lara Crigger highlights new ETF launches during the first quarter of 2023. Unlimited’s Bob Elliott talks hedge fund industry disruption and the Unlimited HFND Multi-Strategy Return Tracker ETF (HFND). KraneShares’ Luke Oliver explains the investment opportunity in carbon compliance and carbon offset markets.

VettaFi’s Dave Nadig talks Credit Suisse ETNs, the recent banking crisis, crypto regulation, and more. State Street’s Matt Bartolini goes in-depth on first quarter ETF flows and performance.

VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth highlights the three biggest ETF research trends on their platform. Tuttle Capital’s Matt Tuttle goes in-depth on the Long Cramer Tracker ETF (LJIM) and the Inverse Cramer Tracker ETF (SJIM). Bitwise’s Matt Hougan explains the recently launched Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF (BITC) and offers perspective on bitcoin in a portfolio.

VettaFi’s Tom Lydon discusses the ETF impact of SVB’s collapse, oral arguments in Grayscale’s SEC lawsuit, year-to-date ETF flows, and a Vanguard milestone. Roundhill’s Dave Mazza previews their upcoming lineup of “BIG” ETFs, which offers highly concentrated exposure to specific market sectors. SoFi’s Tobin McDaniel explains their unique approach to ETFs, including the “crowdsourced” SoFi Social 50 ETF (SFYF).

JPMorgan’s Bryon Lake discusses the firm’s remarkable ETF growth, along with the outlook for the ETF industry as a whole. VettaFi’s Stacey Morris offers an in-depth look at the energy space and energy-related ETFs. CFRA’s Aniket Ullal highlights several key ETF stories including the rise of active management, options-based ETF strategies, and international ETFs.

VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth offers his take on five key ETF stories Nate is tracking right now. Morgan Stanley’s Tony Rochte discusses their recent ETF entrance and what comes next. VanEck’s David Schassler explains why inflation is here to stay and spotlights two potential inflation-fighting ETFs.

VettaFi’s Tom Hendrickson discusses the latest Bitwise/VettaFi Benchmark Survey of Financial Advisor Attitudes Toward Crypto Assets. Dimensional’s Wes Crill offers perspective on the growth of their ETF business, mutual fund to ETF conversions, value investing, and more. Alpha Architect’s Wes Gray explains their white labeling service and spotlights two recent ETF launches.

ETF Prime Host Nate Geraci is joined by VettaFi’s Dave Nadig and VanEck’s Jan van Eck to explore concerns around the growing concentration of corporate voting power among several large fund companies. Newfound Research’s Corey Hoffstein spotlights the Return Stacked Bonds & Managed Futures ETF (RSBT).

ETF Prime Host Nate Geraci is joined by VettaFi’s Lara Crigger and Dave Nadig, along with Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas, to recap the ETF event of the year.

VettaFi’s Tom Lydon offers perspective on the strong start to 2023 for several ETF categories. FactSet’s Elisabeth Kashner highlights the latest ETF flow and fee trends.

VettaFi’s Roxanna Islam goes in-depth on ecommerce and various ETFs covering the segment. Grayscale’s Dave LaValle offers the latest on their lawsuit against the SEC in an attempt to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an ETF. Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Marissa Ansell highlights the firm’s approach to actively managed, thematic investing.

VettaFi’s Tom Hendrickson and Lara Crigger highlight 2022’s rising ETF stars.  George Noble explains the Noble Absolute Return ETF (NOPE).  NYSE’s Mo Sparks and Trackinsight’s Robert Jaeger discuss their new collaboration, ETF Central.

VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth evaluates Nate’s 2023 ETF predictions. Axel Merk spotlights the Merk Stagflation ETF (STGF) and the VanEck Merk Gold Trust (OUNZ). ETF Think Tank’s Cinthia Murphy offers an inside look at the booming ETF white labeling business.

Dave Nadig, Financial Futurist at VettaFi, previews the upcoming year in ETFs and the financial markets. Dave also discusses potential implications of longer-term asset management trends including crypto, ESG, direct indexing, and the rise of passive.

VettaFi’s Lara Crigger and Morningstar’s Ben Johnson recap the year that was in ETFs and look ahead to 2023.

VettaFi’s Tom Lydon highlights the merits of implementing a trend-following strategy using ETFs.  BlackRock’s Bob Hum and MSCI’s Hitendra Varsani discuss factor investing through the lens of both the current market environment and what’s potentially in store for 2023.

VettaFi’s Stacey Morris recaps energy ETFs in 2022 and looks ahead to 2023. ARK Invest’s Brett Winton discusses their wild ride over the past several years and offers the case for disruptive innovation stocks moving forward. Defiance ETFs’ Sylvia Jablonski spotlights their ETF lineup, including the Daily Short Digitizing the Economy ETF (IBIT).

VettaFi’s Tom Hendrickson discusses recent investor interest around alternative ETFs. Nasdaq’s Giang Bui offers this year’s key industry takeaways and looks ahead to 2023. Harbor’s Kristof Gleich highlights their unique ETF lineup including the commodity futures-based Harbor All-Weather Inflation Focus ETF (HGER).

VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth explains why there is a lot to be thankful for in the ETF industry this year. Bitwise’s Matt Hougan discusses the FTX debacle, along with the future of crypto and crypto ETFs. NEOS Investments’ Troy Cates spotlights their unique, options-based ETF lineup.

Bob Pisani, Senior Markets Correspondent at CNBC and author of the recently published book “Shut Up and Keep Talking”, offers a unique look at his remarkable broadcasting career and lessons learned along the way.

VettaFi’s Lara Crigger highlights recent interest around Dow Jones Industrial Average ETFs.  Capital Group’s Holly Framsted discusses the rise of actively managed ETFs and how their firm is approaching this market.  Emerge Capital’s Lisa Langley explains the motivation behind their EMPWR platform, which is designed to support women investment managers.

VettaFi’s Dave Nadig discusses recent regulatory initiatives by the SEC and the potential impact on advisors and ETF issuers. Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Alexandra Wilson-Elizondo highlights their approach to ETF model portfolios. Natixis’ Nick Elward explains the merits of active management utilizing the semi-transparent ETF wrapper.

GraniteShares’ Will Rhind goes in-depth on single-stock ETFs, explaining their history, construction, and use cases. VettaFi’s Tom Hendrickson and Advisor Perspectives’ Bob Huebscher discuss their latest efforts to better serve the wealth management community. Motley Fool Asset Management’s Kelsey Mowrey offers a tour of their ETF lineup.

VettaFi’s Stacey Morris offers an overview of the energy ETF category and discusses key performance drivers moving forward. F/m Investments’ Alex Morris goes in-depth on their recently launched US Benchmark Series, which allows investors to own each of the “benchmark” US Treasuries in a single-security ETF. Constrained Capital’s Mark Neuman spotlights the ESG Orphans ETF (ORFN).

VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth discusses recent filings for two ETFs based on stock picks from CNBC personality Jim Cramer and also offers perspective on 2022 ETF flows.  BlackRock’s Abby Woodham and MSCI’s Anil Rao go in-depth on minimum volatility strategies.  Distillate Capital’s Tom Cole spotlights their unique approach to value investing.

VettaFi’s Dave Nadig goes in-depth on the state of ESG investing, including its recent politicization, advisor interest, fund company positioning, and how it impacts corporate behavior. Matt Piro, Global Head of ESG at Vanguard, explains the firm’s overall ESG philosophy, common misconceptions around performance, the importance of fund fees, and the challenge of no “one-size-fits-all”.

VettaFi’s Roxanna Islam looks under the hood of electric vehicle ETFs and offers perspective on thematic ETFs overall. Innovator ETFs’ John Southard explains Defined Outcome ETFs, which are experiencing a meaningful uptick in investor interest. Touchstone Investments’ Rich Koerner discusses the firm’s recent ETF entrance and “distinctively active” approach.