ETF Edge

:CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Reggie Browne, Principal of GTS, and Kevin Simpson, portfolio manager at Capital Wealth Planning. They discussed the fallout from the regional banking meltdown. No surprise short positions are on the rise, but what about bank ETF flows? Our panel of experts broke down where the money is headed in this ever-changing market landscape, and offered their takes on other pivotal trends like dividend income ETFs both here and abroad – as well as covered call ETFs strategy, which has steadily been gaining steam. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Reggie Browne from GTS.  

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Matt Bartolini, Head of SPDR Americas Research at State Street - along with Vance Barse, Founder of Your Dedicated Fiduciary. As the Euro Zone recovery gathers steam, European markets have been just crushing it. Our panel of experts explored the strength behind the red-hot flows pouring into European ETFs so far this year. Luxury names, in particular, have enjoyed huge rallies - but what about other sectors? What's driving so many of these major European ETFs to new highs - and how sustainable is this momentum? In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Vance Barse from Your Dedicated Fiduciary. 

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Arne Noack, Head of Systematic Investment Solutions, Americas, at DWS Group, and Dave Nadig, Financial Futurist at VettaFi.They discussed two hot-button issues on the SEC’s radar ahead of a key hearing before the House Financial Services Committee tomorrow. What can ETF investors expect to hear on the topics of crypto and ESG – and what other ways might SEC Chair Gary Gensler push for transparency among those two industries? No doubt corporate America stands ready to push back as the disclosure requirements start piling up. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Dave Nadig from VettaFi.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Graham Day, CIO of Innovator ETFs – along with Todd Sohn, ETF and Technical Strategist at Strategas Securities, a Baird company. As investors look to navigate the choppy market landscape in the new month, the gang delved into so-called “buffer ETFs"– or ETFs specifically designed to cushion the blow against downside in the broader markets, while also capping potential gains. It’s become an increasingly popular strategy and they broke it all down with the man who helps run Innovator ETFs, a pioneer in the buffered products business. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Todd Sohn from Strategas Securities.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Chris Concannon, CEO of MarketAxess – along with Alex Morris, President and CEO of f/m Investments, and Tom Lydon, Vice Chairman of VettaFi. They discussed the top ETF trends to look forward to in the second quarter. Will the tidal wave of money pouring into Treasury ETFs continue? Markets are already undergoing some important sectoral shifts bubbling below the surface, so will technology plays take more of a backseat in favor of consumer- and cyclical-focused ETFs, or should investors expect more of the same? In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Tom Lydon from VettaFi.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Nate Geraci, President of The ETF Store, and D.J. Tierney, Director and Senior Investment Portfolio Strategist at Schwab Asset Management. Following a wild first quarter for the markets, they discussed the flowdown – breaking down the biggest winners and losers as ETF investors look ahead to April. Even though stock and bond ETFs have on the whole seen inflows, money poured in at a much slower pace than they did the same time a year ago. What can investors expect in Q2? In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Nate Geraci from The ETF Store.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Dave Mazza, Chief Strategy Officer at Roundhill Investments, Greg Bassuk, CEO of AXS Investments and Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi. Markets are still grappling with banking contagion fears and weighing the impact of the latest merger between UBS and Credit Suisse. But already new ETFs are springing forth to capitalize on the banking crisis and help investors navigate the confusion. Our panel broke down the benefits of concentrated sector bets and discuss other ripple effects from the fallout of SVB – beyond just the banks.In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Todd Rosenbluth from VettaFi.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Dan Draper, CEO of S&P Dow Jones Indices – along with John Davi, Founder & CEO of Astoria Portfolio Advisors. While markets are still suffering in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank’s big blowup they drilled down into the impact the collapse is having on the broader banking business and regional bank ETFs – as well as what it could mean for the future of Fed rate hikes. They also broke down the results of the latest SPIVA survey and talk active versus passive with the man in charge of S&P Dow Jones Indices.In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Dan Draper from S&P Dow Jones Indices.

: CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Joanna Gallegos, Co-Founder of BondBloxx – along with Kim Arthur, President and CEO of Main Management. They broke down the resurgence in bond ETFs, as investors continue to clamor for yield. Our panel broke down the biggest trends they’re seeing in terms of bond flows, gave us the lowdown on single-bond Treasury ETFs and explained why perhaps high-yield products shouldn’t be written off just yet. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Kim Arthur from Main Management. 

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Alex Morris, President and CIO of F/m Investments, and Dave Nadig, Financial Futurist at VettaFi. They took a good, long look at stocks versus bonds and the core asset allocation debate. With yields on the rise, bonds are looking more and more attractive by the day – particularly as the 2-year Treasury note yield hovers around 5%. The gang broke down various ways in which ETF investors could gain exposure to the roster of single-bond Treasury ETFs that are sporting those juicy yields.