Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg and author of The Bogle Effect, reflects on the 50th anniversary of Vanguard’s first index fund and its transformative impact on investors and the asset management industry. Kirsten Chang, Senior Industry Analyst at VettaFi, spotlights several recent launches, including the State Street SPDR UC Investments 90/10 Endowment Strategy Index ETF (USBG) and the ARK Active Autocallable Income ETF (ARKY).

Maria Rahni, Senior Director & Equities Product Manager at New York Life Investment Management, provides a closer look at the NYLIM FTSE International Equity Currency Neutral ETF (HFXI), including its 50% currency hedge, and shares her perspective on the U.S. dollar and international equities. Sandra Testani, Head of Global ETF Product & Strategy at American Century, discusses the continued growth of the firm’s ETF lineup and offers a tour of the financial markets, highlighting several ETFs along the way.

Roxanna Islam, Head of Sector & Industry Research at VettaFi, delivers a crypto ETF “state of the union,” covering performance, flows, and the competitive landscape. Bob Hum, Head of Investment Product & Commercialization at SEI, discusses how the firm’s ETF lineup has tripled to more than $9 billion over the past year – and what’s driving that growth.

Mike Akins, Founding Partner of ETF Action, discusses Goldman Sachs’ acquisition of NEOS Investments, NHL futures ETF filings, crypto, and why ETF education is becoming increasingly important. Paul Baiocchi, Head of Fund Sales and Strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors, spotlights the ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG) and the ALPS/Smith Core Plus Bond ETF (SMTH), sharing his outlook on international equities and the current fixed income environment.

Tarek Saab, CEO and Co-Founder of Texas Precious Metals, makes the case for the Y’all Street Physical Gold ETF (YSAU) and Y’all Street Physical Silver ETF (YSAG), the first and only physically backed ETFs to custody 100% of their gold and silver on U.S. soil. Steffan Szumowski, Nuclear Research Analyst at VettaFi, takes stock of the nuclear industry and highlights key considerations for investors seeking exposure to nuclear and uranium ETFs.

Rebecca Venter, Senior Fixed Income Client Portfolio Manager at Vanguard, shares the firm’s perspective on fixed income markets, discusses how clients are positioning their portfolios, and highlights several ETFs, including Vanguard’s Target Maturity Corporate Bond ETF suite. Jon Maier, Chief ETF Strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, walks through the firm’s latest Guide to ETFs and discusses its U.S. ETF midyear outlook.

Cinthia Murphy, Director of Research at VettaFi, examines what’s driving renewed investor interest in alternative ETFs, highlighting funds such as the iShares Systematic Alternatives Active ETF (IALT) and the iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF (DBMF). Matt Bartolini, Global Head of Research Strategists at State Street Investment Management, discusses this year’s key ETF flow trends, the launch of the State Street SPDR Portfolio Nasdaq 100 ETF (QNDX), and the Treasury Department’s selection of the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) as the exclusive default ETF for Trump Accounts.

How are regulation and innovation reshaping the ETF industry? Dave Nadig, President and Director of Research at ETF.com, explores the latest developments, including the growing convergence of investing and gambling. Paul Baiocchi, Head of Fund Sales and Strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors, offers an issuer’s perspective on innovation and breaks down three key market themes investors should watch in the third quarter.

Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi, covers a broad range of ETF topics, including inflows that have already surpassed $1 trillion this year, growing competition in the Nasdaq-100 ETF category, and the debut of the Defiance KSM TipRanks Analyst ETF (RANK). Brian Walsh, Head of Advice & Planning at SoFi, discusses the firm’s new SoFi Social 50 Income ETF (SFYI), explains SoFi’s broader ETF strategy, and shares insights into the investment trends shaping activity across its platform.

What can 250 years of market history teach today’s investors? Meb Faber, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Cambria Investment Management, discusses his new book, Investing in America: The Rise of a 250-Year Bull Market. He shares key investing lessons and explains why understanding market history can help investors make better long-term decisions.