
ETF Prime
One of the most helpful plain-English resources for investors who want to demystify exchange-traded funds
Latest episodes

Apr 1, 2025 • 58min
Previewing the Annual ETF Awards
Kristin Myers, Editor-in-Chief at etf.com, offers a preview of their highly anticipated 2025 industry awards ceremony. VettaFi’s Zeno Mercer breaks down the recent surge in gold and international equity ETFs.

Mar 25, 2025 • 47min
ETF Prime: Live from Exchange!
ETF Prime Host Nate Geraci is joined by Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas, along with VettaFi’s Cinthia Murphy and Todd Rosenbluth, to spotlight the year’s most anticipated ETF event and discuss the industry’s hottest trends.

Mar 17, 2025 • 58min
A Stroll Through ETFs with Industry Luminary Tom Lydon
Industry luminary Tom Lydon provides his unique perspective on the current ETF landscape. VettaFi’s Cinthia Murphy highlights five ETF categories that might benefit from the recent market turmoil.

Mar 11, 2025 • 49min
Precidian’s Stuart Thomas Spotlights Currency Hedged Single Stock ETFs
Precidian’s Stuart Thomas spotlights the firm’s innovative ADRhedged ETFs and explains the rationale for removing currency exposure. VettaFi’s Kirsten Chang discusses several recent ETF launches, including offerings from State Street, VistaShares, Quantify Funds, and Roundhill.

Mar 4, 2025 • 51min
Fidelity’s Ryan McKee on Recent ETF Trends, Active Management, & Portfolio Construction
Ryan McKee, Head of Emerging Product Specialists at Fidelity Investments, delves into the latest ETF trends and the shift towards active management. Roxanna Islam from VettaFi shares her insights on a new private credit ETF and Nvidia's impact on semiconductor investments. They discuss record inflows into ETFs and how these reflect evolving investor preferences. The conversation also touches on cryptocurrency ETFs, drawing attention to regulatory challenges and market adaptations, making it a must-listen for finance enthusiasts.

Feb 25, 2025 • 55min
ETF Hot Takes with Industry Veteran Dave Nadig
ETF expert Dave Nadig offers hot takes on a range of topics, including private equity in ETFs, Truth.Fi entering the space, memecoins, and increasingly exotic ETF launches. VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth discusses an ongoing battle for the ETF throne and presents the latest advisor polling data on fixed income.

Feb 18, 2025 • 50min
ETF Copycats
Newfound Research’s Corey Hoffstein and Quantify Funds’ David Dziekanski discuss the challenge of combating ETF copycats who repackage unique ideas as their own. VettaFi’s Stacey Morris provides an update on the energy sector and ETFs following President Trump’s arrival in the White House.

Feb 11, 2025 • 58min
A Tour Through Financial Markets and Invesco’s ETF Lineup with Brian Hartigan
Invesco’s Global Head of ETFs, Brian Hartigan, provides a tour through the current financial markets, with a focus on the firm’s ETF lineup. VettaFi’s Cinthia Murphy offers hot takes on several recent ETF stories including Vanguard’s fee cuts, Trump Media’s entry into the space, and a rash of crypto ETF filings.

Feb 4, 2025 • 44min
Stone Ridge’s Nate Conrad Spotlights LifeX Longevity Income ETFs
Stone Ridge’s Nate Conrad goes in-depth on the $20+ billion asset manager’s suite of LifeX Longevity Income ETFs. VettaFi’s Kirsten Chang takes an early look at ETF flow trends in 2025.

Jan 28, 2025 • 57min
Calamos’ Matt Kaufman Explains World’s First 100% Downside Protected Bitcoin ETF
Calamos’ Matt Kaufman explains the mechanics and rationale behind the Calamos Bitcoin Structured Alt Protection ETF – January (CBOJ). VettaFi’s Roxanna Islam examines the best-performing ETFs so far this year and discusses a recent surge of legacy asset managers entering the ETF space.