ETF Prime

Chris Dhanraj, Head of U.S. iShares Investment Strategy, recaps the upcoming GICS sector reclassifications and explains how iShares' new suite of Evolved Sector ETFs seeks to stay ahead of the curve.  ETF.com's Drew Voros highlights the best and worst performing ETFs so far in 2018.  Chris Buck, Head of Capital Markets & Sales at ROBO Global, spotlights the ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF (ROBO).

Garrett Stevens, CEO of Exchange Traded Concepts (ETC), goes in-depth on the white label ETF business model and talks ETF innovation.  Bryce Coward, Portfolio Manager & Deputy CIO at Knowledge Leaders Capital, spotlights an ETF falling under ETC's umbrella - the Knowledge Leaders Developed World ETF (KLDW).  ETF.com's Lara Crigger explains how the upcoming GICS sector reclassifications are impacting ETFs.

Linda Zhang, Founder of Purview Investments, discusses the importance of socially responsible investing and the future of ESG ETFs.  ETF.com's Dave Nadig recaps year-to-date ETF flows.  Nate & Conor explain the motivation behind Vanguard's recent move to offer 1,800+ commission-free ETFs.

The Securities & Exchange Commission recently voted to propose a new rule which would help streamline ETF launches and level the playing field among fund companies.  ETF.com's Dave Nadig explains the potential impact.  Tony Barchetto, Founder & CIO at Salt Financial, spotlights the Salt truBeta High Exposure ETF (SLT).  Nate & Conor discuss why a new physical gold ETF and a new robotics ETF have broader implications.

ETF.com's Dave Nadig goes in-depth on investments powered by "artificial intelligence", one of the hottest buzzwords in ETFs.  Phil Mackintosh, Global Head of Economic Research at Nasdaq, explains the role of stock exchanges and offers several best ETF trading practices.  Nate and Conor discuss Howard Marks' latest investor memo.

So far in 2018, more than 110 new ETFs have come to market.  Nate & Jason parse through the list, highlighting everything from blockchain ETFs to Vanguard factor ETFs.  ETF.com's Lara Crigger also weighs in with several new ETFs catching her attention.  Leah Jordan, V.P. of Investor Relations at Saba Capital Management, explains closed-end fund basics and spotlights the Saba Closed-End Funds ETF (CEFS).

Will Rhind, Founder of GraniteShares, spotlights their suite of ETFs featuring the lowest cost gold, platinum, and broad-based commodity ETFs on the market.  ETF.com's Dave Nadig offers his perspective on active equity ETFs, including why larger mutual fund companies haven’t launched ETF clones of their flagship active strategies.  Nate & Jason recap the financial markets in the first half of 2018.

ETF.com’s Dave Nadig goes in-depth on smart beta ETFs including how to sort through the growing number of options and using them in a portfolio.  David Varadi, Co-Founder & Portfolio Manager for QuantX Funds, offers his views on the limitations of buy-and-hold investing and spotlights several QuantX ETFs.  Nate & Conor discuss four key factors BlackRock sees driving ETF growth.

We revisit conversations with Charles Schwab's D.J. Tierney, iShares' Daniel Prince, and ETF.com's Dave Nadig.

ETF.com's Lara Crigger offers perspective on the current ESG ETF landscape, along with potential drivers of future growth.  Dodd Kittsley, Director at Davis Advisors, spotlights their suite of actively managed ETFs and discusses what's next for the active ETF space as a whole.  Todd Rosenbluth, Director of ETF & Mutual Fund Research at CFRA, fields a wide range of ETF questions, including on both ESG and active ETFs.