ETF Prime

Jon Maier, Chief Investment Officer at Global X, goes in-depth on thematic investing, explaining the role of thematic ETFs in a portfolio and highlighting several Global X thematic ETFs.  ETF.com's Drew Voros recaps the latest ETF flow data.  Phil Bak, CEO of Exponential ETFs, discusses the regulatory backdrop for bitcoin ETFs.

Mark Esposito, CEO of Esposito Securities, explains the process behind seeding new ETFs and keys to a successful ETF launch. ETF.com’s Drew Voros spotlights Vanguard’s new ESG ETFs and offers perspective on the future of ESG investing. Ryan Kirlin, Head of Capital Markets at Alpha Architect, makes his case for why “smart beta” is dead.

Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg, talks ETF flows and fields questions on everything from "smart beta" to marijuana ETFs.  ETF.com's Dave Nadig explains the similarities and differences between ETNs and ETFs.  Jillian DelSignore, Head of ETF Distribution with J.P. Morgan's Asset Management business, discusses their rapid ETF growth and diverse ETF lineup.

Nate & Jason examine what's changed in the markets over the 10 years since the global financial crisis and whether there's cause for concern.  Chuck Self, Chief Investment Officer at iSectors, offers his perspective on the current financial markets.  ETF.com's Lara Crigger discusses the recent surge in marijuana stocks and the ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (MJ).

BKCM's Brian Kelly highlights the investment case for the REX BKCM ETF (BKC) and talks cryptocurrencies and blockchain.  Gerry O’Reilly, who oversees $1 trillion+ at Vanguard, provides a behind-the-scenes look at managing index funds.  ETF.com’s Dave Nadig dissects the proposed ETF rule.

ETF.com’s Lara Crigger discusses the latest SEC rejection of bitcoin ETF proposals.  Invesco’s Tim Urbanowicz explains the merits of factor-based bond ETFs and the BulletShares target maturity bond ETFs.  Perth Mint’s Jerry Hicks spotlights the first physical gold ETF backed by a sovereign guarantee.

How does aging affect financial decision-making? Brie Williams, V.P. of State Street Global Advisors & Head of Practice Management for the Global SPDR Business, discusses the financial implications of cognitive decline and how investors can better prepare themselves.  Drew Voros, ETF.com's Editor-in-Chief, goes in-depth on thematic ETFs.

Fidelity recently made a splash by offering the first-ever free index funds.  ETF.com's Dave Nadig discusses the impact for both investors and fund companies.  Todd Rosenbluth, Director of ETF & Mutual Fund Research at CFRA, also offers perspective on Fidelity's move, but explains why underlying ETF holdings matter much more than fees.  Gerry O'Reilly, Principal & Portfolio Manager at Vanguard, provides a behind-the-scenes look at managing over $1 trillion in index funds.

J.P. Morgan's BetaBuilders Japan ETF (BBJP) recently became the second fastest ETF to reach $1 billion.  ETF.com's Drew Voros goes behind-the-scenes, explaining J.P. Morgan's "bring your own assets" ETF strategy.  Toby Loftin, Managing Principal at BP Fund Capital Advisors, spotlights the NYSE Pickens Oil Response ETF (BOON).  Defiance ETFs CEO Matt Bielski explains their recently launched Future Tech ETF (AUGR).

Brian Kelly, Head of BKCM, highlights the investment case for the REX BKCM ETF (BKC), which owns companies involved in cryptocurrencies and blockchain.  Eric Ervin, President & CEO of Reality Shares, spotlights the first China-focused blockchain ETF, the Reality Shares Nasdaq NexGen Economy China ETF (BCNA). Also, ETF.com's Dave Nadig discusses risk-managed ETFs designed to help hedge against market declines.