

Why These ETFs Died During a Bull Market
Oct 24, 2024
Vildana Hajric, a Bloomberg cross-asset reporter, joins Todd Rosenbluth from VettaFi and ETF analyst Athanasios Seraphagus to dissect the surprising surge in ETF closures during a bullish market. They explore the shutdown of niche funds like those in cannabis and travel, emphasizing market saturation and innovation needs. The panel discusses failures of thematic ETFs post-pandemic and examines why even strong commodities, like gold, saw their ETFs struggle. Their insights reveal a complex landscape full of unexpected twists and evolving investor interests.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
ETF Closures and Market Trends
02:11 • 10min
Challenges and Evolution of ETFs in a Bull Market
12:41 • 2min
Thematic ETF Failures Post-Pandemic
14:35 • 7min
The Decline of ETFs: Trends and Twists in a Competitive Market
21:13 • 6min
The Paradox of Failing ETFs
26:50 • 11min
Reflections and Innovations in Business
37:26 • 2min