ETF Prime

Grayscale Investments’ Michael Sonnenshein goes in-depth on their Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), the potential for a bitcoin ETF, and the investment case for digital assets.  ETF.com’s Drew Voros discusses the under-the-radar performance of several blockchain ETFs and why investor demand has been lacking in the space.  Aware Asset Management’s Andrea Roemhildt spotlights their Ultra-Short Duration Enhanced Income ETF (AWTM).

S&P Dow Jones Indices’ Craig Lazzara wades into the active versus passive debate, including addressing recent indexing critiques.  ETF.com’s Sumit Roy highlights key differences between three major indexes – the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite.  GraniteShares’ Will Rhind discusses their Gold Trust (BAR) and XOUT U.S. Large Cap ETF (XOUT).

BNY Mellon Investment Management’s Stephanie Pierce explains their entrance into ETFs, which includes the first truly free stock and bond ETFs.  ETF.com’s Cinthia Murphy discusses the path to success for actively managed ETFs.  Vesper Capital Management’s John Thompson spotlights the Vesper U.S. Large Cap Shorter Term Reversal Strategy ETF (UTRN).

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy explains the drivers behind silver’s recent surge and the ETFs benefiting.  Direxion’s Dave Mazza spotlights their recently launched Work From Home ETF (WFH).  Toroso’s Mike Venuto talks active ETFs and fields rapid-fire ETF questions.

ETF.com’s Lara Crigger discusses record ESG ETF inflows, explains the increase in actively managed ETF launches, and looks at the spike in ETN closures.  ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig describes his attempt to redeem one share of the VelocityShares Daily 2X Short-Term ETN (TVIX), which was recently delisted.

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy talks hedging stock market risk, including using tools such as gold ETFs, low volatility ETFs, and target outcome ETFs.  SPDR’s Matt Bartolini also discusses gold ETFs, along with thematic ETFs and active management performance.  Cboe Vest’s Karan Sood spotlights the strategies powering the First Trust Target Outcome ETFs.

ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig discusses the Fed’s bond ETF purchases, Robinhood traders, thematic ETFs, and much more.  ETF.com contributor Asjylyn Loder offers the latest on HACK and IPAY, which are set to transfer to Exchange Traded Concepts.  Roundhill Investments’ Will Hershey spotlights their recently launched Sports Betting & iGaming ETF (BETZ).

CFRA’s Todd Rosenbluth recaps ETFs at the halfway point of the year, covering everything from Vanguard’s domination to DFA’s entrance into the space.  ETF.com’s Drew Voros offers perspective on 2020’s ETF launches and closures, including highlighting several new Covid-inspired offerings.  ETFMG’s Sam Masucci discusses the recently launched ETFMG Treatments, Testing, & Advancements ETF (GERM).

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy discusses the active ETF landscape, including why active ETFs have been slow to gain traction and whether non-transparent ETFs can help. iShares’ Holly Framsted goes in-depth on factor investing, explaining how to use factor ETFs in a portfolio and offering her factor outlook moving forward. TrueMark’s Mike Loukas spotlights two recently launched, actively managed ETFs.

Vanguard’s Rich Powers offers an ETF “State of the Union”, including perspective on how ETFs handled recent market volatility and the new ETF labeling proposal. ETF.com’s Lara Crigger explains the rise of the retail trader and highlights the top 20 ETFs held at Robinhood. ProShares’ Simeon Hyman discusses ETFs focused on online retail, pet care, and dividend growth.