

ETF Prime
Nate Geraci
ETF Prime, hosted by Nate Geraci, dives into the world of exchange-traded funds. Each episode spotlights specific ETFs and features interviews with top experts to help you invest with confidence.
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May 8, 2023 • 53min
ETF “Shark Tank”
VettaFi’s Dave Nadig and Host Nate Geraci debate a wide range of prospective ETF ideas offered by “Fintwit”.

May 2, 2023 • 1h 3min
Smart Beta Turns 20, ETF Innovation, & Avantis’ Success
VettaFi’s Lara Crigger offers perspective as the smart beta ETF category celebrates its 20-year anniversary. BNY Mellon’s Ben Slavin discusses the future of ETF innovation, including the upcoming expiration of Vanguard’s ETF share class patent. Avantis’ Phil McInnis explains the drivers behind the remarkable growth of their ETF business.

Apr 25, 2023 • 1h 7min
Advisor Polling, Miners ETFs, & Model Portfolios
VettaFi’s Tom Lydon discusses recent advisor polling data on everything from 60/40 portfolio returns to active ETFs. Sprott’s John Ciampaglia spotlights their lineup of energy transition ETFs, including the first-ever nickel miners ETF. Horizon’s Scott Ladner explains the process behind their ETF-centric, goals-based model portfolios.

Apr 18, 2023 • 56min
Evolving Sectors, Crypto’s Future, & Enhanced Income ETFs
VettaFi’s Roxanna Islam discusses the evolving Communication Services sector, along with ETFs covering the space. Hashdex’s Marcelo Sampaio explains the first 1933 Act bitcoin futures ETF (DEFI) and offers perspective on the future of crypto. Amplify ETFs’ Christian Magoon spotlights several ETFs including the Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (DIVO).

Apr 11, 2023 • 1h 8min
Thematic ETFs, Industry Awards, & Crossing Wall Street
VettaFi’s Tom Hendrickson discusses the firm’s recent acquisition of the ROBO Global Index suite and highlights the latest thematic ETF engagement data on their platform. etf.com’s Sean Allocca discusses finalists for their annual industry awards. Eddy Elfenbein explains the AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS), which is based on Crossing Wall Street’s “Buy List”.

Apr 4, 2023 • 1h 7min
New ETF Launches, Hedge Fund Tracking, & Carbon Markets
VettaFi’s Lara Crigger highlights new ETF launches during the first quarter of 2023. Unlimited’s Bob Elliott talks hedge fund industry disruption and the Unlimited HFND Multi-Strategy Return Tracker ETF (HFND). KraneShares’ Luke Oliver explains the investment opportunity in carbon compliance and carbon offset markets.

Mar 28, 2023 • 53min
ETN Risks, Banking Turmoil, & ETF Flows
VettaFi’s Dave Nadig talks Credit Suisse ETNs, the recent banking crisis, crypto regulation, and more. State Street’s Matt Bartolini goes in-depth on first quarter ETF flows and performance.

Mar 21, 2023 • 55min
3 ETF Research Trends, Cramer ETFs, & Optimizing Bitcoin Futures
VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth highlights the three biggest ETF research trends on their platform. Tuttle Capital’s Matt Tuttle goes in-depth on the Long Cramer Tracker ETF (LJIM) and the Inverse Cramer Tracker ETF (SJIM). Bitwise’s Matt Hougan explains the recently launched Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF (BITC) and offers perspective on bitcoin in a portfolio.

Mar 14, 2023 • 54min
SVB’s ETF Impact, Roundhill’s “BIG” ETFs, & Crowdsourced Investing
VettaFi’s Tom Lydon discusses the ETF impact of SVB’s collapse, oral arguments in Grayscale’s SEC lawsuit, year-to-date ETF flows, and a Vanguard milestone. Roundhill’s Dave Mazza previews their upcoming lineup of “BIG” ETFs, which offers highly concentrated exposure to specific market sectors. SoFi’s Tobin McDaniel explains their unique approach to ETFs, including the “crowdsourced” SoFi Social 50 ETF (SFYF).

Mar 7, 2023 • 55min
JPMorgan’s Bryon Lake on ETF Growth, Active Management, & More
JPMorgan’s Bryon Lake discusses the firm’s remarkable ETF growth, along with the outlook for the ETF industry as a whole. VettaFi’s Stacey Morris offers an in-depth look at the energy space and energy-related ETFs. CFRA’s Aniket Ullal highlights several key ETF stories including the rise of active management, options-based ETF strategies, and international ETFs.


