ETF Prime

The Securities & Exchange Commission recently voted to propose a new rule which would help streamline ETF launches and level the playing field among fund companies.  ETF.com’s Dave Nadig explains the potential impact.  Tony Barchetto, Founder & CIO at Salt Financial, spotlights the Salt truBeta High Exposure ETF (SLT).  Nate & Conor discuss why a new physical gold ETF and a new robotics ETF have broader implications.

ETF.com’s Dave Nadig goes in-depth on investments powered by “artificial intelligence”, one of the hottest buzzwords in ETFs.  Phil Mackintosh, Global Head of Economic Research at Nasdaq, explains the role of stock exchanges and offers several best ETF trading practices.  Nate and Conor discuss Howard Marks’ latest investor memo.

So far in 2018, more than 110 new ETFs have come to market.  Nate & Jason parse through the list, highlighting everything from blockchain ETFs to Vanguard factor ETFs.  ETF.com’s Lara Crigger also weighs in with several new ETFs catching her attention.  Leah Jordan, V.P. of Investor Relations at Saba Capital Management, explains closed-end fund basics and spotlights the Saba Closed-End Funds ETF (CEFS).

Will Rhind, Founder of GraniteShares, spotlights their suite of ETFs featuring the lowest cost gold, platinum, and broad-based commodity ETFs on the market.  ETF.com’s Dave Nadig offers his perspective on active equity ETFs, including why larger mutual fund companies haven’t launched ETF clones of their flagship active strategies.  Nate & Jason recap the financial markets in the first half of 2018.

Dave Nadig, CEO of ETF.com, offers his perspective on another record-breaking year for ETFs and expands on several of ETF.com’s 2017 ETF predictions.  Nate and Jason also explain the rise of bitcoin and spotlight the top performing ETF of 2016.