We’ve seen it before in the ETF space – a slew of new ways to play a theme often signals a peak. But could it be different this time with Mag 7 and even the recent weight loss craze?  

As bitcoin hits new highs, new spot bitcoin ETFs are playing along. But are they driving the surge or just following it? Plus, you knew it would happen: the applications for weight loss funds are now in.  

SEC votes on new rules for climate change disclosure, ESG fund construction methods explained. Market pricing complexities and speculative stock movements discussed, caution advised amidst rapid growth.

The CEO of the TMX Group – which owns the Toronto Stock Exchange – talks about his initiatives in developing new ETFs, adding transparency to commodities trading, pioneering crypto offerings and their tech venture incubator program. Plus, Astoria Advisors’ Founder helps nail down what is and isn’t “quality” in ETF space. 

Cash versus corporates versus active fixed income strategies… What’s the best place to park cash now whilethe Fed figures out its next move (or not). 

We talk the biggest trends, concerns and opportunities among 2,000 advisors, money managers and fund companies. Among them: Bitcoin, Mag 7, AI and much more.  

With the recent run, semis are challenging software as the biggest sub-sector of the S&P. But not all chipmakers are benefitting. In fact, most are not. So choose your ETFs carefully. Here’s how.   

Most of the money flowing into new spot bitcoin funds seems to be reallocated institutional money… not so much new retail money. Plus, find out which ETFs could be less-risky alternatives to tech’s top-heavy “Magnificent 7”.   

International investing flows are all over the place right now but two things stand out: massive flows out of China… and in to India and Japan. To make sense of it all, we spoke with Dave Mann, Global Head of Product and Capital Markets at Franklin Templeton, and Mike Akins from ETF Action.  

It's been a decade in the quest for a spot bitcoin ETF. There are 13 applicants for bitcoin funds and first in line is Cathie Wood from Ark Invest. Bob Pisani sat down with Cathie, her ETF partner Ophelia Snyder, founder of 21shares. Plus Jan Van Eck, CEO of VanEck, who also has an application in…and Doug Yones, head of exchange traded products at NYSE.