

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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Oct 30, 2023 • 30min
BlackRock’s Rick Rieder on the Fed, Rates & Global Bond ETFs 10/30/23
CNBC’s Bob Pisani sat down with Rick Rieder, CIO of Global Fixed Income at Blackrock and Head of the BlackRock Global Allocation team. They discussed everything from the Fed’s next moves and the glide path of interest rates to the popularity of active fixed income and investing in a 5% world. They also broke down big global bets ETF investors can sink their teeth into, if they’re looking to go beyond domestic borders in the bond space. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with BlackRock’s Rick Rieder. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 27, 2023 • 29min
Inside Vanguard HQ: Sizing Up ETFs, Rates & Big Tech in the Year Ahead 10/27/23
CNBC’s Bob Pisani sat down on the trading floor at Vanguard HQ, where he caught up with Vanguard CIO Greg Davis and Janel Jackson, Global Head of ETF Capital Markets and Broker and Index Relations at Vanguard. Our panel of experts broke down top ETF gave us a glimpse of where the flows could be headed next. They also weighed in on the mega-cap tech trade and handicapped the Fed’s next policy moves, outlook for the global economy, equities and interest rates in 2024. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Vanguard’s Janel Jackson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 16, 2023 • 32min
ARK’s Cathie Wood on Bitcoin ETFs, Higher Rates & the Fate of Tech 10/16/23
CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, and Tom Lydon, Vice Chairman of VettaFi. They broke down the path ahead for crypto and spot bitcoin ETFs after the SEC opted not to appeal the court decision on Grayscale’s bitcoin ETF conversion over the weekend. Does this mean a spot bitcoin ETF might now be just around the corner? They also discussed the fate of technology in the face of higher rates, ARK’s foray into European investing and other investment bright spots Cathie Wood is paying attention to right now. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Tom Lydon from VettaFi. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 9, 2023 • 30min
Israel-Hamas Conflict Ripple Effects & Ether Futures ETF Flows Fizzling 10/9/23
CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Ric Edelman, Founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals (DACF) – along with Holly Framsted, Director of ETFs at Capital Group. With geopolitical turmoil shaking up the global markets, they discussed the broader macro backdrop for ETFs and broke down the market reaction thus far. They also got an update on active ETFs, which are seeing more than their fair share of inflows this year. Plus, the crypto bulls may have cheered the launch of several ether futures ETFs last week – but so far, those ETFs have seen lackluster flows. Could it be a sign of wavering interest in the crypto space? In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Ric Edelman from the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 2, 2023 • 29min
Big Launch: Ether Futures ETFs 10/2/23
CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Bryon Lake, Global Head of ETF Solutions at J.P. Morgan Asset Management and Simeon Hyman, Head of Investment Strategy at Pro-Shares – along with Todd Sohn, ETF and Technical Strategist at Strategas Securities. They delved into the launch of the first-ever ether futures ETFs following the SEC’s approval over the weekend – ahead of the government shutdown deadline. Another win for the crypto bulls, but does this necessarily bode well for broader spot crypto ETF approval? They also took a look ahead at the fourth quarter for the markets and discussed where the search for yield is headed going into the end of the year. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Simeon Hyman from ProShares. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 18, 2023 • 28min
Zero-Day Options: A New ETF on the Block 9/18/23
CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Sylvia Jablonski, CEO of Defiance ETFs, and D.J. Tierney, Senior Investment Portfolio Strategist at Schwab Asset Management.They dug deep into a new ETF on the market that’s looking to capitalize on a massively popular way to make short-term market bets – zero-day options. The world’s first-ever “zero days to expiration” ETF is here, and it’s making big waves in the ETF business – particularly as options trading has been red-hot in recent years. They also broke down the latest ETF flows from the third quarter and told investors how to equip themselves for the fourth quarter. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with D.J. Tierney from Schwab. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 11, 2023 • 20min
Future Proof Conference: Getting the Buzz on IPOS, Bitcoin & Treasury Bonds 9/11/23
CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck Associates and Michael Sonnenshein, CEO of Grayscale Investments – along with Alex Morris, President and CIO of F/m Investments. Live from Huntington Beach, California, they discussed the state of semiconductors ahead of ARM Holdings’ big debut this week, got the latest on the battle for a bitcoin ETF from the man who just sued the SEC and won, and got an update on the wild year we’ve seen when it comes to Treasury bond investing. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Jan van Eck. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 6, 2023 • 16min
The ETF Flowdown: Bitcoin, Cannabis & September Swoon Ahead? 9/6/23
CNBC’s Courtney Reagan spoke with Tom Lydon, Vice Chairman of VettaFi, and Christian Magoon, CEO of Amplify ETFs. They broke down the latest ETF flows, talked standout summer trends and tackled what’s ahead for the markets in September. Will there be a September swoon ahead? They also did a deep dive on thematic ETFs like bitcoin and marijuana, as recent regulatory developments are making big waves in the ETF business on both fronts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 30, 2023 • 20min
Grayscale’s Bitcoin Battle: Paving the Way for First Crypto ETF? 8/30/23
CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise Investments, Craig Salm, Chief Legal Officer for Grayscale Investments and Jeremy Senderowicz, Shareholder at Vedder Price. After Grayscale’s big lawsuit against the SEC tipped the scales in favor of the crypto bulls this week, many are hoping this paves a clearer path ahead to finally seeing the nation’s first spot bitcoin ETF ever. So, how much closer are we to getting there – and what other key regulatory hurdles remain? In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Matt Hougan from Bitwise Investments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 28, 2023 • 28min
ETFs and Mutual Funds: Same Share Class a Game Changer? 8/28/23
CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Gerard O’Reilly, Co-CEO and CIO of Dimensional Fund Advisors – along with Ben Slavin, Global Head of ETFs at BNY Mellon. They discussed a hot trend in the ETF business that’s been the talk of the town for many industry observers – the same share class debate, or treating ETFs and mutual funds as both under the ETF wrapper. Vanguard’s been doing it for years, but now that the same-share class patent is expiring, will the SEC agree to renew it? In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Ben Slavin from BNY Mellon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


