Rich Lee and Todd Rosenbluth discuss the AI revolution and the potential for broader exposure in ETFs. They explore the profitability of owning AI ETFs and the impact of AI in various industries such as industrial automation, agriculture, and finance. The speakers also discuss momentum in ETFs, the trend of inflows into active management, and the growing popularity of thematic strategies in the ETF space.

Ben Johnson is the Head of Client Solutions at Morningstar, known for his insightful analysis of ETFs. Joining him is Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi, an expert in financial markets. They discuss record-breaking ETF inflows, the rise of Bitcoin ETFs, and the bullish outlook for 2025 among financial advisors. The conversation highlights the growing interest in active fixed income ETFs and the evolving landscape of dividend ETFs. They also share humorous takes on ETF ticker symbols and celebrate milestones in the industry.

Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi, and Rich Lee, Head of Program Trading at Baird, dive into the election's potential impact on the ETF landscape and market trends. They discuss specific ETF categories that may be affected, touching on market concentration risks and the rise of active ETFs. The future of crypto-related products also comes under the spotlight, along with important regulatory challenges and ESG investing. Insightful forecasts for mid-cap ETFs and what to expect in 2025 make this discussion particularly engaging.

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.

Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi, explores the advantages of PIMCO Active Bond ETF in fluctuating interest rate climates, its outperformance against indexed ETFs, and the benefits as a main bond holding. The podcast delves into the role of active bond funds, the post-Bill Gross era performance, and the importance of active management in the bond space.