ETF Expert Corner Archives | ETF Prime Podcast

Jay Jacobs, U.S. Head of Thematic & Active Equity ETFs at BlackRock, discusses the recent debut of the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and offers key takeaways from the firm’s 2024 thematic outlook. 

Tom Hancock, Head of Focused Equity at GMO, expands on the quality factor and the GMO U.S. Quality ETF (QLTY).

Zeno Mercer, Senior Research Analyst at VettaFi, discusses the latest around artificial intelligence, including valuations of companies involved in the space and considerations when gaining exposure through ETFs. 

Jim Bianco, President of Bianco Research Advisors, explains the index behind the WisdomTree Bianco Total Return Fund (WTBN) and offers perspective on interest rates and credit risk.

Seth Rosenthal, Chief Investment Officer at Academy Asset Management, spotlights the Academy Veteran Impact ETF (VETZ).

Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi, offers perspective on the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs and highlights the latest VettaFi polling data on advisor crypto usage. 

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, answers all of the key questions surrounding how spot bitcoin ETFs actually work. 

Matt Kaufman, Head of ETFs at Calamos, spotlights the brand new Calamos CEF Income & Arbitrage ETF (CCEF).

Roxanna Islam, Head of Sector & Industry Research at VettaFi, offers perspective on how the spot bitcoin ETF race might play out.

Bruno Caratori, Co-Founder & COO at Hashdex, discusses their Bitcoin ETF (DEFI), the importance of crypto experience, spot bitcoin ETF competitive dynamics, and the role of bitcoin in a portfolio.