ETF Prime

ETF Trends’ Tom Hendrickson discusses his journey into ETFs and offers a unique look at what advisor data says about the current markets.  Janus Henderson’s Nick Cherney spotlights their AAA CLO ETF (JAAA).  FLX’s Jillian DelSignore talks ETF distribution, including the use of ETF model portfolios.

DFA’s Joe Hohn describes their decision to enter the ETF market and the rationale for converting nearly $30 billion in mutual fund assets to ETFs. ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig offers perspective on the meme stock phenomenon, explains the impact of the Fed selling their bond ETF holdings, and fields ETF questions from Twitter. DWS Group’s Amanda Rebello talks currency hedging and China A-Shares.

ETF Trends’ Lara Crigger examines various theories on why the SEC is delaying bitcoin ETF approval and offers a brief update on the space.  OpenInvest’s Jake Raden discusses the merits of direct indexing and an ESG approach to investing.  HoneyTree’s Liz Simmie explains the importance of integrating ESG data into the investment process and highlights the Canadian ETF landscape.

State Street’s Matt Bartolini goes in-depth on what’s driving the divergence in sector ETF flows and performance.  ETF.com’s Drew Voros discusses what’s next for ARK ETFs, along with ETFs covering blockchain, SPACs, and marijuana.  Rayliant’s Jason Hsu spotlights their Quantamental China Equity ETF (RAYC) and outlines the investment case for China.

Guinness Atkinson’s Jim Atkinson offers a behind-the-scenes look at the first-ever mutual fund to ETF conversion and explains the potential impact on the asset management industry.  ETF Stream’s Tom Eckett discusses the European ETF landscape including ESG, bitcoin, thematics, and the non-transparent structure.  Horizon Kinetics’ James Davolos spotlights their Inflation Beneficiaries ETF (INFL), a top-five ETF launch this year.