ETF Prime

Altruist Founder Jason Wenk goes in-depth on the current RIA custodian landscape including competitive dynamics with firms such as Schwab and Fidelity, along with how the space will evolve moving forward.  ETF.com’s Lara Crigger talks ESG ETF due diligence.  Pacific Global ETFs’ Tony Dufault highlights their lineup of income-oriented, actively managed ETFs.

ETF.com’s Drew Voros discusses the imminent launch of the first non-transparent ETFs.  Northern Trust’s Michael Natale describes the role of real assets in a portfolio and highlights FlexShares ETFs covering natural resources, infrastructure, and real estate.  AlphaClone’s Maz Jadallah explains their Alternative Alpha ETF (ALFA), which seeks to mimic top stock picks from the best hedge fund managers.

Matt Bartolini, Head of SPDR Americas Research, explains State Street’s move to offer a second S&P 500 ETF.  Matt also discusses the recent uproar surrounding the SPDR S&P Dividend ETF and the challenges facing active mutual funds.  ETF.com’s Drew Voros talks coronavirus and bond ETF flows.  Liquid Strategies’ Brad Ball highlights the Overlay Shares lineup of ETFs.

ETF.com’s Drew Voros highlights January ETF flows and offers perspective on the slower pace of ETF launches.  FactSet’s Elisabeth Kashner recaps Inside ETFs and goes in-depth on the ETF fee landscape. Brandometry’s Tony Wenzel explains the index underlying the Brand Value ETF (BVAL).

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink recently signed two letters outlining how the company intends to help combat climate change.  ETF.com’s Lara Crigger explains why this latest initiative feels different than past promises.  Charles Schwab’s D.J. Tierney discusses their move to commission-free trading, recent ETF launches, and the ongoing ETF fee war.  Fundamental Income’s Alexi Panagiotakopoulos spotlights the NETLease Corporate Real Estate ETF (NETL).

ETF.com’s Drew Voros discusses whether an ETF’s AUM should matter to investors.  GFM Asset Management’s Tariq Dennison explains the investment case for emerging markets and against a bitcoin ETF.  EventShares’ Ben Phillips spotlights their U.S. Legislative Opportunities ETF (PLCY), along with key government policy issues he’s tracking.

ETF.com’s Drew Voros recaps 2019 ETF flows and looks ahead to 2020.  Inside ETFs CEO John Swolfs previews the world’s largest ETF conference.  ReSolve Asset Management’s Adam Butler spotlights the index behind the Strategy Shares Newfound/ReSolve Robust Momentum ETF (ROMO).

Nate revisits some of his favorite conversations from 2019, including Vanguard's Michael Lovett, ETF.com's Dave Nadig, Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas, CFRA's Todd Rosenbluth, Bitwise's Matt Hougan, State Street's George Milling-Stanley, and Nuveen's Jordan Farris.

ETF.com’s Dave Nadig recaps the year in ETFs and offers his 2020 predictions.  Morningstar’s Ben Johnson discusses broader trends that could impact ETFs well beyond 2020.  Astoria’s John Davi highlights the year in the financial markets and looks ahead to next year’s key investment themes.