
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 16, 2024 • 31min
48 Hours Until Fed Decision, Health of Housing, Dean of Valuation on Apple 9/16/24
We’re two days away from one of the most consequential Fed meetings in recent years. Will the market get a half-point cut or only 25 basis points? We’ll look at the latest odds and what it means for investors. Plus, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman joins us ahead of the decision with what it will mean for the housing market. And the Dean of Valuation, NYU Professor Aswath Damodaran, is here with his take on Apple and the three companies facing life cycle challenges.

Sep 12, 2024 • 27min
Reassessing “thematic” ETFs 9/12/24
“Thematic” tech funds were big winners on the back of MAG 7 and Nvidia. But with recent market volatility, are they still the vehicle to stay in for the rest of the year?

Sep 9, 2024 • 25min
A volatile September could be prime time for ETFs 9/9/24
There are lots of indications that volatility may be here to stay this September. But that’s great for ETFs which have proven to thrive during times of market upheaval.

Sep 4, 2024 • 27min
Could recent volatility derail record ETF in-flows? 9/4/24
Volatility in the tech sector is rippling across the rest of the markets. On the other hand, the fed is also poised to cut rates again. ETFs have taken in record amounts of new money year-to-date but will they be able to log another full-year record?

Aug 19, 2024 • 26min
Sussing out small caps and diving back into dividends 8/19/24
More investors are looking at small caps but 40% of the Russell 1000 are unprofitable. One fund seeks the best of the rest. Plus, with interest rates lower, interest in dividends is higher.

Aug 14, 2024 • 19min
“Buffered” funds & volatility 8/14/24
We put last week’s volatility spike into historical perspective. Plus, we discuss the option of employing so-call “buffered” funds that provide downside protection… but at a price.

Aug 5, 2024 • 28min
Yield signs: Bonds still viable for your portfolio? 8/5/24
Amid the market selloff, fluctuating yields have investors taking a second look at their bond holdings.

Aug 1, 2024 • 23min
Summer of love… for ETFs 8/1/24
Oceans of money are flowing into ETFs. But where’s is all suddenly coming from and, perhaps more importantly, where’s it all going? Plus, could the election suddenly reverse this tide?

Jul 23, 2024 • 25min
Spot Ether ETFs debut. Plus, the politics and positioning around cryptos 7/23/24
A slew of Spot Ethereum ETFs begin trading. How was the premier and what’s next for the digital “spot” market? Plus, as the election landscape rapidly changes, learn about the new politics and positioning around cryptos.

Jul 17, 2024 • 27min
“The rotation” & the next $10T 7/17/24
A long-anticipated leadership rotation may be starting to build. Which sectors will inherit the fortune? Plus, with the industry poised to hit $10T soon, where will next $10T come from and where will it go?
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