ETF Prime

MSCI’s Guillermo Cano and iShares’ Sarah Kjellberg go in-depth on ESG investing, including discussing index construction, ESG data, and portfolio implementation using ETFs. ETF.com’s Drew Voros highlights 2020’s ESG ETF flows and new launches.

ETF.com’s Drew Voros discusses the record pace for ETF inflows and highlights 2020’s top new ETFs. State Street’s George Milling-Stanley talks gold ETFs, gold prices, and bitcoin. O’Shares ETFs’ Connor O’Brien explains the investment case for their Global Internet Giants ETF (OGIG).

ETF.com’s Heather Bell offers perspective on the first ETFs from Dimensional Fund Advisors, along with their plans to convert existing mutual funds to ETFs. FlexShares ETFs’ Chris Huemmer explains the benefits of low volatility investing. Defiance ETFs’ Paul Dellaquila spotlights the first SPAC ETF, the Defiance Next Gen SPAC Derived ETF (SPAK).

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy discusses the roller coaster year for retail sales and highlights several retail-focused ETFs. AdvisorShares’ Dan Ahrens offers the latest on the cannabis industry and explains the importance of looking under the hood when evaluating cannabis ETFs. Alternative Access Funds’ Peter Coppa spotlights the AAF First Priority CLO Bond ETF (AAA), the first CLO bond ETF on the market.

MSCI’s Raina Oberoi and iShares’ Jeff Spiegel discuss the recent underperformance from international stocks and highlight the investment case moving forward.  ETF.com’s Drew Voros explains pros and cons of China exposure in emerging market ETFs, including the potential impact of a recent presidential executive order.

BNY Mellon’s Ben Slavin offers a behind-the-scenes look at what keeps the ETF ecosystem functioning properly. ETF.com’s Drew Voros discusses bitcoin’s stellar performance and the prospects for a bitcoin ETF. Alerian’s Dave LaValle covers a range of topics including ESG, non-transparent ETFs, and thematics.

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy discusses the recent spike in volatility and explains key basics of the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) and volatility-related exchange-traded products. State Street’s Matt Bartolini goes in-depth on the potential impact of the election, including outlining five important policy issues where Republicans and Democrats are most opposed. 6 Meridian’s Andrew Mies explains their ETF entrance, which featured converting clients from separately managed accounts to the ETF structure.

CFRA’s Todd Rosenbluth offers his perspective on Invesco’s QQQ Innovation Suite, ARK Invest’s new ad, ETF closures, and much more. ETF.com’s Drew Voros explains the recent uptick in performance from marijuana ETFs. Global X ETFs’ Jay Jacobs discusses the rise of thematic ETFs, including the Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF (EDOC) and the Global X Cloud Computing ETF (CLOU).

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy assesses various election outcomes and the potential ETF impact. Principal’s Matt Raynor offers an overview of the preferred securities market, along with their two actively managed ETFs covering the space. ROBO Global’s Lisa Chai spotlights the index behind their Artificial Intelligence ETF (THNQ).

ETF.com’s Lara Crigger offers an overview of the clean energy ETF landscape, including explaining recent performance drivers. ProcureAM’s Andrew Chanin discusses the investment case for the Procure Space ETF (UFO) and fields rapid-fire ETF questions. Change Finance’s Andrew Rodriguez spotlights their U.S. Large Cap Fossil Fuel Free ETF (CHGX) and responds to common ESG rebuttals.

Vanguard’s Rich Powers discusses record bond ETF flows, the Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (VCEB), and their active factor ETFs. ETF.com’s Heather Bell highlights several recent ETF launches, along with a filing from Fidelity to offer their Magellan Fund in a non-transparent wrapper. Water Island Capital’s Eric Becker explains the strategy underpinning the AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF (ARB).

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy explains how the residential housing boom is propelling several ETFs. John Hancock’s Steve Deroian highlights their multifactor ETF lineup, which includes a partnership with Dimensional Fund Advisors and recently celebrated its 5-year anniversary. Vident Financial’s Vince Birley discusses their principles-based approach to investing and fast-growing ETF sub-advisory business.

ETF.com’s Cinthia Murphy discusses whether the recent outperformance of value versus growth is simply another head fake. Cabana’s Chadd Mason explains their Target Drawdown ETFs, which debuted last week with over $1 billion in assets. Esoterica Capital’s Karan Trehan spotlights the Esoterica NextG Economy ETF (WUGI).

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.

BKCM’s Brian Kelly highlights the investment case for the REX BKCM ETF (BKC) and talks cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Gerry O’Reilly, who oversees $1 trillion+ at Vanguard, provides a behind-the-scenes look at managing index funds. ETF.com’s Dave Nadig dissects the proposed ETF rule.

J.P. Morgan’s BetaBuilders Japan ETF (BBJP) recently became the second fastest ETF to reach $1 billion. ETF.com’s Drew Voros goes behind-the-scenes, explaining J.P. Morgan’s “bring your own assets” ETF strategy. Toby Loftin, Managing Principal at BP Fund Capital Advisors, spotlights the NYSE Pickens Oil Response ETF (BOON). Defiance ETFs CEO Matt Bielski explains their recently launched Future Tech ETF (AUGR).

Chris Dhanraj, Head of U.S. iShares Investment Strategy, recaps the upcoming GICS sector reclassifications and explains how iShares’ new suite of Evolved Sector ETFs seeks to stay ahead of the curve. ETF.com’s Drew Voros highlights the best and worst performing ETFs so far in 2018. Chris Buck, Head of Capital Markets & Sales at ROBO Global, spotlights the ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF (ROBO).

Garrett Stevens, CEO of Exchange Traded Concepts (ETC), goes in-depth on the white label ETF business model and talks ETF innovation. Bryce Coward, Portfolio Manager & Deputy CIO at Knowledge Leaders Capital, spotlights an ETF falling under ETC’s umbrella – the Knowledge Leaders Developed World ETF (KLDW). ETF.com’s Lara Crigger explains how the upcoming GICS sector reclassifications are impacting ETFs.

Linda Zhang, Founder of Purview Investments, discusses the importance of socially responsible investing and the future of ESG ETFs. ETF.com’s Dave Nadig recaps year-to-date ETF flows. Nate & Conor explain the motivation behind Vanguard’s recent move to offer 1,800+ commission-free ETFs.

The Securities & Exchange Commission recently voted to propose a new rule which would help streamline ETF launches and level the playing field among fund companies. ETF.com’s Dave Nadig explains the potential impact. Tony Barchetto, Founder & CIO at Salt Financial, spotlights the Salt truBeta High Exposure ETF (SLT). Nate & Conor discuss why a new physical gold ETF and a new robotics ETF have broader implications.

ETF.com’s Dave Nadig goes in-depth on investments powered by “artificial intelligence”, one of the hottest buzzwords in ETFs. Phil Mackintosh, Global Head of Economic Research at Nasdaq, explains the role of stock exchanges and offers several best ETF trading practices. Nate and Conor discuss Howard Marks’ latest investor memo.

So far in 2018, more than 110 new ETFs have come to market. Nate & Jason parse through the list, highlighting everything from blockchain ETFs to Vanguard factor ETFs. ETF.com’s Lara Crigger also weighs in with several new ETFs catching her attention. Leah Jordan, V.P. of Investor Relations at Saba Capital Management, explains closed-end fund basics and spotlights the Saba Closed-End Funds ETF (CEFS).

Will Rhind, Founder of GraniteShares, spotlights their suite of ETFs featuring the lowest cost gold, platinum, and broad-based commodity ETFs on the market. ETF.com’s Dave Nadig offers his perspective on active equity ETFs, including why larger mutual fund companies haven’t launched ETF clones of their flagship active strategies. Nate & Jason recap the financial markets in the first half of 2018.

Dave Nadig, CEO of ETF.com, offers his perspective on another record-breaking year for ETFs and expands on several of ETF.com’s 2017 ETF predictions. Nate and Jason also explain the rise of bitcoin and spotlight the top performing ETF of 2016.

To kick off the new year, Nate & Jason set the table for the show over the next several months and also discuss key market themes to watch for in 2017. Kevin Quigg, Chief Strategist at ACSI Funds, spotlights the American Customer Satisfaction Core Alpha ETF (ACSI), which seeks to overweight exposure to companies with the most satisfied customers.

We revisit some of our favorite interviews from the second half of 2016 including ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood, Deutsche’s Rob Bush, and Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas.

Wes Gray, CEO at Alpha Architect, discusses his new book “Quantitative Momentum” and explains key factors when implementing a momentum-based investing approach. Nate & Jason spotlight the MomentumShares U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF (QMOM) and offer closing thoughts on 2016 financial markets.