

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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May 15, 2023 • 31min
The ETF Flowdown: Mega-Cap Tech in Charge 5/15/25
CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Anna Paglia, Head of ETFs and Indexed Strategies at Invesco, and Scott Ladner, CIO of Horizon Investments. They discussed the latest ETF trends and flows experts are seeing this month. Big tech is leading the charge, but is it all just a so-called “mega-cap mirage”? And investors are still putting money to work in fixed income ETFs. They dug why certain pockets of active fixed income, in particular, have garnered so much attention lately – and offered best strategies for ETF investors to play the space. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Scott Ladner from Horizon Investments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 8, 2023 • 30min
Drilling Down on Oil ETFs: Wild Swings in Commodities 5/8/23
CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with John Love, President & CEO of U.S. Commodity Funds, and Sal Gilbertie, President & CEO of Teucrium Trading. They drilled down on the big moves in both hard and soft commodities – taking a look at what the wild swings in crude, natural gas and wheat futures are telling us about the China reopening and broader global risks of a recession – and discussing how ETF investors can hope to play the commodities space right now. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Sal Gilbertie from Teucrium Trading. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 3, 2023 • 21min
Regional Bank Fallout: The Flowdown for May 5/3/23
: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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 24, 2023 • 22min
Going Global: Red-Hot Flows into European ETFs 4/24/23
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 17, 2023 • 27min
SEC Hearing on Deck: ESG & Crypto in the Crosshairs 4/17/23
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 10, 2023 • 26min
Protecting Against Downside: Buffer ETF Boom 4/10/23
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 3, 2023 • 29min
Kicking off Q2: Bond ETF Bonanza Going Strong? 4/3/23
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 27, 2023 • 26min
Wrapping Up a Wild Quarter: Global & Treasury ETFs See Big Inflows 3/27/23
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 20, 2023 • 26min
Concentrated Bets: Tuning Out Regional Bank Risk 3/20/23
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 13, 2023 • 27min
Silicon Valley Blank Blowup: Impact on Broader ETF Biz 3/13/23
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


