
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 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.
Latest episodes

Apr 15, 2024 • 26min
Commodities crosscurrents: geo-political, inflation & reflation 4/15/24
Contrasting macro-economic indicators plus geo-political concerns are tugging commodities generally higher… but new money is only following part of the trade. Find out why.

Apr 8, 2024 • 43min
Gold beating stocks and bonds. Plus, can no one beat Buffett’s old edge? 4/8/24
Gold at historic highs and beating stock and bond averages… but what’s the real driver? Plus, investment advice for the very long haul with Larry Swedroe, Director of research at Buckingham Strategic Partners.

Apr 1, 2024 • 27min
Back to bonds… because bonds are back with new tricks? 4/1/24
With rates where they are, basic bonds could have another banner year. But a new breed of bond-related offerings could offer investors even more advantages.

Mar 28, 2024 • 28min
“Active”-ation: new way to bring new types of active management to market 3/28/24
The definition of “active management” is changing… and so is the way novel approaches are being developed for the ETF industy

Mar 18, 2024 • 16min
Sign of top or another pop? Rush of Mag 7 & weight loss offerings hit 3/18/24
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?

Mar 11, 2024 • 27min
With bitcoin surge are spot funds living up to promise? Plus, incoming weight loss funds 3/11/24
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.

Mar 4, 2024 • 34min
SEC Votes on Climate Change. Plus, How is an ESG Fund Actually Built? 3/4/24
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.

Feb 28, 2024 • 32min
TMX Group CEO on ETF growth, Commodities and Crypto. Plus, Defining “Quality” with Astoria Advisors’ Founder 2/28/24
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.

Feb 21, 2024 • 31min
With Interest Rates Stuck, What’s a Bond Investor To Do Now? 2/21/24
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).

Feb 12, 2024 • 38min
Live From the Biggest ETF Conference: Exchange Miami 2/12/24
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.