

ETF Edge
CNBC
ETFs (exchange-traded funds) are one of the fastest growing trends in investing and now ETF Edge has you covered. Each week, CNBC hosts top market participants offering educational and actionable advice to help you build your best portfolio. And, at the end of each episode, stick around for our 'Markets 102' segment where we round out the conversation with some thoughtful, in-depth analysis and perspective to help you better understand ETFs, and put it in the context of today's markets.
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Aug 25, 2025 • 13min
Power plays & international intrigue 8/25/25
Amid geo-political waves, smart money is diving below the surface of two markets sectors to find calmer, potentially more productive waters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 18, 2025 • 18min
Gold back to gaining after a slide 8/18/25
Amid geopolitical and domestic uncertainty, gold is trending higher again after backtracking. History suggests there is yet more room to run. Plus, a covid-period-like warning sign to take note of. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 11, 2025 • 12min
Sam Altman on OpenAI's path to IPO, plus the tenth anniversary of Alphabet's restructuring 8/11/25
Sam Altman joined CNBC and discussed his path to IPO and OpenAI's new enterprise push. We look at why Silicon Valley startups have been staying private for longer and why OpenAI needs to catch up in enterprise. Plus, this weekend is the tenth anniversary of Google's reorganization under parent company Alphabet. Analysts say a break-up could unlock new value. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 4, 2025 • 11min
ETFs for tax efficiency, the momentum run and broadening out from Big Tech 8/4/25
Investors continue to favor market cap weighted indices, but it might be time to consider diversifying after July’s fund inflows. Plus, getting tax efficient with ETFs. We examine Astoria’s approach with its US Enhanced Core Equity ETF. Todd Rosenbluth, VettaFi director of research, and Bruce Lavine, Astoria Portfolio Advisors head of ETFS and COO, discuss all. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 28, 2025 • 27min
Trump Admin’s new impacts on ETFs 7/28/25
From cryptocurrencies to competition with mutual funds… recent and upcoming policy out of Washington is changing the landscape for big portions of the ETF industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 21, 2025 • 29min
Q2’s top fund managers on what’s next 7/21/25
Now solidly starting off the third quarter, we’re asking how Q2’s top-performing fund managers are planning for the near – and distant – future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 14, 2025 • 23min
Hedge fund strategies wrapped into an ETF 7/14/25
Hedge fund strategies are the latest to make their way into the ETF wrapper and it could be good timing as investors search for new ways to diversify their portfolio. Plus, positioning for earnings season and top plays for the next six months. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 7, 2025 • 31min
The continuing evolution of “active” management 7/7/25
With markets seeing unusually high levels of volatility across the board this summer, the “active management” corner of the ETF industry has had to continuously increase specialization. But does that focus carry a risk of becoming too narrow too soon? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 30, 2025 • 26min
The power of themes with Fundstrat’s Tom Lee 6/30/25
Is the concept of the “stock pickers” market being replace by a “theme-pickers” market? Plus, a crypto conundrum and some international ETF intrigue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 23, 2025 • 24min
How to position amid escalating Middle East tensions 6/23/25
Continuing developments in the Middle East adding to investor uncertainty. Should ETF holders modify their portfolios now… or stay the course through the second half of the year? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


