
 Trillions 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 
