ETF Prime

ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig explores the potential ramifications of relentless flows into passive investment strategies.  Fidelity’s Greg Friedman offers perspective on thematic ETFs.  CoinDesk Indices’ Kelly Ye discusses the current crypto markets and the future of digital asset investing.

ETF Trends’ Tom Hendrickson offers new insight into advisor usage of commodity ETFs.  Engine No. 1’s Yasmin Dahya Bilger explains how leveraging voting power and actively engaging with companies can drive positive change.  The BAD Investment Company’s Tommy Mancuso spotlights the B.A.D ETF (BAD).

ETF Trends’ Lara Crigger highlights concerns over Finra’s “complex” product proposal and offers her take on an SEC probe into ETF revenue-sharing practices.  BNY Mellon’s Ben Slavin covers a range of topics including the Finra proposal, Vanguard’s share class patent, mutual fund to ETF conversions, and crypto ETFs.  Leverage Shares’ Oktay Kavrak discusses their unique lineup of leveraged and inverse ETPs.

ETF Trends’ Tom Lydon talks year-to-date ETF flows and performance.  Newfound Research’s Corey Hoffstein explains the concept of “return stacking” and highlights their suite of Structural Alpha model ETF portfolios.  Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas discusses his new book, “The Bogle Effect: How John Bogle and Vanguard Turned Wall Street Inside Out and Saved Investors Trillions”.

ETF Trends’ Todd Rosenbluth discusses the rise of actively managed ETFs and offers perspective on cannabis ETFs.  Poseidon’s Morgan Paxhia explains the investment approach behind the AdvisorShares Poseidon Dynamic Cannabis ETF (PSDN) and what’s next for the cannabis space.  Strategy Shares’ David Miller spotlights the Strategy Shares Nasdaq 7HANDL Index ETF (HNDL).

ETF Prime Host Nate Geraci is joined by ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig and Todd Rosenbluth, along with Advisor Circle’s John Swolfs, to recap the ETF event of the year.

ETF Trends’ Lara Crigger discusses new volatility ETFs, Morgan Stanley’s ETF entrance, and Charles Schwab’s direct indexing platform.  State Street’s Matt Bartolini dissects year-to-date ETF flows and offers a prediction on active ETFs.  V-Square’s Mamadou-Abou Sarr spotlights the V-Shares U.S. Leadership Diversity ETF (VDNI).

ETF Trends’ Todd Rosenbluth explains where advisors are seeking income given inflation concerns.  iShares’ Sarah Kjellberg and MSCI’s Guillermo Cano discuss the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on ESG ratings and the energy transition.  FolioBeyond’s Dean Smith spotlights their Rising Rates ETF (RISR) and offers perspective on current fixed income markets.

ETF Trends’ Tom Lydon discusses the results of a recent advisor survey on the financial markets and managing client portfolios.  Nasdaq’s Giang Bui dives into another new survey on how “ETPs are empowering the next generation of investors”.  Kelly ETFs’ CEO Kevin Kelly spotlights their recently launched ETF lineup including the Kelly Residential & Apartment Real Estate ETF (RESI).

ETF Trends’ Lara Crigger discusses surging investor interest in commodity ETFs.  Global X’s Jon Maier goes in-depth on the current financial markets and highlights several thematic ETFs.  Loup Funds’ Gene Munster explains the investment case for the index behind the Innovator Loup Frontier Tech ETF (LOUP).