ETF Prime

ETF.com’s Lara Crigger discusses the biggest ETF launch of the past 15 years, the Xtrackers MSCI USA ESG Leaders Equity ETF (USSG), and whether the moment has finally arrived for ESG ETFs.  JPMorgan’s Jillian DelSignore talks Women in ETFs, actively managed bond ETFs, and ETF fees.  Global X’s Jay Jacobs spotlights their Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD) and explains the inner-workings of a covered call strategy.

ETF.com’s Dave Nadig discusses SoFi filing for the first “free” ETFs and whether transparency is being sacrificed in a race to the bottom on fees.  CFRA’s Todd Rosenbluth offers perspective on the latest round of ETF fee cuts from Vanguard.  ProShares’ Simeon Hyman spotlights their dividend growers suite of ETFs including the ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL).

ETF.com’s Drew Voros offers perspective on the increasing number of ETF closures and ETF innovation moving forward.  Impact Shares Founder Ethan Powell discusses their lineup of socially conscious ETFs and what the future of ESG ETFs might hold.  Western Asset’s Ellen Cammer spotlights two actively managed bond ETFs from Legg Mason including the recently launched Western Asset Short Duration Income ETF (WINC).

Nate Geraci and ETF.com's Dave Nadig recap the world's largest ETF conference, Inside ETFs.  Ambar Bajaj, V.P. ETF Product Manager at Legg Mason, offers his thoughts on the conference and discusses Legg Mason's approach to ETFs.  Jeremy Schwartz, Global Head of Research at WisdomTree, spotlights several ETFs including the WisdomTree 90/60 U.S. Balanced Fund (NTSX).

While fees are important, there are other considerations when selecting ETFs.  D.J. Tierney, Managing Director & Sr. Client Portfolio Strategist at Charles Schwab Investment Management, explains what he believes are critical factors when evaluating the universe of ETFs.  ETF.com's Sumit Roy goes in-depth on an often overlooked aspect of ETF due diligence - trading spreads.  Premise Capital's Jacob Hutchinson spotlights their Frontier Advantage Diversified Tactical ETF (TCTL).

ETF.com's Lara Crigger discusses physical gold ETFs and gold mining ETFs, including recent flows and the impact of fee competition.  Matt Bartolini, Head of SPDR Americas Research at State Street Global Advisors, spotlights the SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (GLDM) and explains the role of gold in a portfolio.  Juan Carlos Artigas, Director of Investment Research at the World Gold Council, offers perspective on the current gold market and whether cryptoassets are a potential gold replacement.

John Swolfs, CEO of Inside ETFs, previews the world’s largest ETF conference.  ETF.com’s Lara Crigger explains how the government shutdown has impacted the ETF ecosystem.  Bill DeRoche, Chief Investment Officer at AGFiQ, spotlights their U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund (BTAL).

The investment world recently lost a legend in Vanguard Founder Jack Bogle.  Nate, Conor, and ETF.com's Dave Nadig look back at Jack's impact on investing and the legacy he leaves behind.  Connor O'Brien, CEO of O'Shares ETF Investments, spotlights their lineup of ETFs including the O'Shares FTSE U.S. Dividend Quality ETF (OUSA).

ETF.com's Lara Crigger discusses challenges and opportunities facing ESG ETFs and highlights the "World's Cheapest ESG ETF Portfolio".  Bob Smith, President & CIO at Sage Advisory, offers his perspective on ESG investing including spotlighting the Sage ESG Intermediate Credit ETF (GUDB).  Bruce Bond, CEO of Innovator ETFs, goes in-depth on their lineup of Defined Outcome ETFs.

AEI’s Mike Strain surveys the current economic and political landscape, offering perspective on the Fed, China, and the government shutdown. ETF.com’s Dave Nadig discusses stock ownership concentration in ETFs, focusing on Apple and other FAANG stocks.  Amplify ETFs’ Christian Magoon spotlights the BlackSwan Growth & Treasury Core ETF (SWAN).