ETF Prime

ETF.com’s Cinthia Murphy discusses whether the recent outperformance of value versus growth is simply another head fake.  Cabana’s Chadd Mason explains their Target Drawdown ETFs, which debuted last week with over $1 billion in assets.  Esoterica Capital’s Karan Trehan spotlights the Esoterica NextG Economy ETF (WUGI).

ETF.com contributor Jillian DelSignore discusses the benefits and challenges of cutthroat ETF competition and explains the recipe for ETF success.  VanEck’s Fran Rodilosso goes in-depth on the “fallen angel” bond market and the VanEck Vectors Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF (ANGL).  Armor Index ETFs’ Jim Colquitt spotlights the strategy underlying the Armor U.S. Equity Index ETF (ARMR).

Nate revisits some of his favorite conversations from over the summer including with Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas, Vanguard’s Rich Powers, CFRA’s Todd Rosenbluth, S&P Dow Jones Indices’ Craig Lazarra, ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig, ETF.com’s Lara Crigger, and Grayscale’s Michael Sonnenshein.

ETF.com’s Heather Bell discusses the spike in ETF closures and highlights several recent launches.  AllianzIM’s Johan Grahn explains their decision to enter the ETF space with the launch of buffered outcome ETFs.  IndexIQ’s Sal Bruno offers his take on the current financial markets and lays out the case for alternative strategies.

ETF.com’s Lara Crigger covers several recent stories involving ETFs and the SEC, including potential enforcement action against the United States Oil Fund (USO).  ETF industry veteran Bob Tull talks ProcureAM ETFs and fields rapid-fire ETF questions.  iSectors’ Chuck Self discusses their ETF portfolios and navigating the financial markets.

Grayscale Investments’ Michael Sonnenshein goes in-depth on their Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), the potential for a bitcoin ETF, and the investment case for digital assets.  ETF.com’s Drew Voros discusses the under-the-radar performance of several blockchain ETFs and why investor demand has been lacking in the space.  Aware Asset Management’s Andrea Roemhildt spotlights their Ultra-Short Duration Enhanced Income ETF (AWTM).

S&P Dow Jones Indices’ Craig Lazzara wades into the active versus passive debate, including addressing recent indexing critiques.  ETF.com’s Sumit Roy highlights key differences between three major indexes – the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite.  GraniteShares’ Will Rhind discusses their Gold Trust (BAR) and XOUT U.S. Large Cap ETF (XOUT).

BNY Mellon Investment Management’s Stephanie Pierce explains their entrance into ETFs, which includes the first truly free stock and bond ETFs.  ETF.com’s Cinthia Murphy discusses the path to success for actively managed ETFs.  Vesper Capital Management’s John Thompson spotlights the Vesper U.S. Large Cap Shorter Term Reversal Strategy ETF (UTRN).

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy explains the drivers behind silver’s recent surge and the ETFs benefiting.  Direxion’s Dave Mazza spotlights their recently launched Work From Home ETF (WFH).  Toroso’s Mike Venuto talks active ETFs and fields rapid-fire ETF questions.

ETF.com’s Lara Crigger discusses record ESG ETF inflows, explains the increase in actively managed ETF launches, and looks at the spike in ETN closures.  ETF Trends’ Dave Nadig describes his attempt to redeem one share of the VelocityShares Daily 2X Short-Term ETN (TVIX), which was recently delisted.