
ETF Edge
ETFs (exchange-traded funds) are one of the fastest growing trends in investing and now ETF Edge has you covered. Each week, CNBC's Stocks Editor Bob Pisani is joined by 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.
Latest episodes

Sep 20, 2021 • 24min
Navigating the Global Slowdown
CNBC's Bob Pisani spoke with Arne Noack, Head of Systematic Investment Solutions at DWS Group and Dan Wiener, Chairman of Adviser Investment and editor of The Independent Adviser for Vanguard Investors. They discussed the factors fueling the sharp moves lower - Plus, no red flags coming out of China, everything from weaker retail data and tighter regulation to the fallout from Chinese property giant Evergande. In the 'markets 102' portion of the podcast, Bob continues the conversation with Dan Wiener from Adviser Investment Management.

Sep 13, 2021 • 29min
Exploring Direct Indexing
CNBC's Bob Pisani spoke with with Patrick O’Shaughnessy, CEO of O’Shaughnessy Asset Management and Dave Nadig, Director of Research at ETF Trends. They discussed a new investing strategy known as direct indexing – essentially, slicing and dicing preexisting indices and cherry-picking individual stocks to create a custom-made index all your own. What are the benefits and what are the burdens of such a methodology? In the ‘Markets 102’ portion of the podcast, Bob continues the conversation with Dave Nadig from ETF Trends about Bitcoin ETF's.

Sep 8, 2021 • 23min
The Sizzling IPO Market
CNBC's Bob Pisani spoke with Kathleen Smith, Principal and Co-founder of Renaissance Capital – and Brian Schaeffer, Managing Director at Invest-X Capital. They discussed the year that was and what’s to come for the fall season of IPOs, opportunities in the private market and how to get involved in promising pre-IPO investments in the future. In the ‘Markets 102’ portion of the podcast, Bob continues the conversation with Kathleen Smith from Renaissance Capital and discusses direct listings and SPAC's.

Aug 30, 2021 • 27min
Hedging Against Interest Rate & Volatility Risk
CNBC host Bob Pisani spoke with Paul Kim, Co-founder and CEO of Simplify ETFs – along with Dave Nadig, Director of Research at ETF Trends. They discussed the road to record highs - more investors are seeking out ways to hedge against equity risk, interest rate risk, volatility and everything in between. In the ‘Markets 102’ portion of the podcast Bob continues the conversation with Dave Nadig from ETF Trends.

Aug 23, 2021 • 15min
Reopening Trades & Mutual Fund-ETF Conversions
CNBC's Leslie Picker fills in for Bob Pisani and speaks with Bryon Lake, head of Americas ETF client at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, and Todd Rosenbluth, senior director of ETF and mutual fund research at CFRA. They discussed resurgent reopening trades, consumer resiliency, mutual fund conversions and the rise of active management Plus, Tina Herrera, chair of YWCA’s board of directors, shares the factors behind the Impact Shares YWCA Women’s Empowerment ETF (WOMN)’s success.

Aug 16, 2021 • 25min
The Power of Indexing with S&P Dow Jones Indices' CEO
CNBC's Bob Pisani spoke with Dan Draper, CEO of S&P Dow Jones Indices and Tom Lydon, CEO of ETF Trends. They discussed all things indexing – everything from ESG to cryptocurrencies, thematic trends and the the secrets behind the power of indexing. In the Markets 102’ portion of the podcast, Bob continues the conversation with Dan Draper from S&P Dow Jones Indices.

Aug 9, 2021 • 27min
Crypto's Rally & The Fate of the Bitcoin ETF
CNBC's Bob Pisani spoke with David LaValle, Global Head of ETFs at Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, Simeon Hyman, Head of Investment Strategy at ProShares, and Dan Egan, Vice President of Behavioral Finance and Investing at Betterment. They discussed the bitcoin ETF debate … what SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s latest comments mean for crypto regulation … plus, we’ll get the pulse of the retail investor, Robinhood’s wild ride and what’s driving sentiment surrounding the so-called meme trade. In the ‘Markets 102’ portion of the podcast, Bob continues the conversation with Simeon Hyman from ProShares.

Aug 2, 2021 • 24min
Investing in China & Rising Regulatory Risks
CNBC's Bob Pisani spoke with Kevin Carter, Founder and CIO of EMQQ, Perth Tolle, Founder of Life and Liberty Indexes, and John Davi, Founder and CEO of Astoria Portfolio Advisors. They discussed the great China debate – with China doubling down on new rounds of regulation, should investors get in the game or go running for the hills? Plus, in the ‘Markets 102’ portion of the podcast, Bob will continue the conversation with Kevin Carter from EMQQ.

Jul 26, 2021 • 25min
2021's Next Big Thematic Tech Investment
CNBC's Bob Pisani spoke with Christian Magoon, CEO of Amplify ETFs – along with Jay Jacobs, Head of Research and Strategy at Global X Funds. They discussed the hottest thematic trends hitting the ETF market – including a new Thematic All-Stars ETF, what the path for clean energy and infrastructure looks like and where we’ll see the biggest flows throughout the rest of 2021. Does thematic tech really outperform? In the ‘Markets 102’ portion of the podcast Bob continues the conversation with Jay Jacobs from Global X Funds.

Jul 19, 2021 • 22min
Sell-off Strategies & Top Inflation Beneficiaries
CNBC's Bob Pisani spoke with James Davolos, Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst at Horizon Kinetics – along with Tom Lydon, CEO of ETF Trends. They discussed today’s sharp sell-off on Wall Street as Covid fears flare up again despite a number of relaxed restrictions all across the globe. Plus, a hot new inflation fund that’s poised to benefit from higher inflation. In the ‘Markets 102’ portion of the podcast, Bob continues the conversation with Tom Lydon from ETF Trends.
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