ETF Prime

We answer your ETF questions including on ‘ETFs of ETFs’ and low volatility ETFs.  Neil Macneale, owner of the 2-for-1 Index which powers the USCF Stock Split ETF (TOFR), explains stock splits and why he believes investors can benefit from them.

Leading ETF research firm ETF.com recently published a list of the 15 most important ETFs.  Nate & Jason discuss these ETF industry game changers.  Kevin Kelly, Chief Investment Officer at Recon Capital Partners, also spotlights the NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD).

Mike Savage, Managing Director & Portfolio Strategist at Charles Schwab, joins us in studio to discuss the unique behaviors of Millennial investors, including why Millennials view ETFs as the future building blocks of portfolios.  Nate and Jason also offer five ETFs for Millennial investors to consider.

ETFs have been called the next generation mutual funds.  What are ETFs, how exactly do they compare to mutual funds, and how do you select the right ones for your portfolio?  Nate, Conor, & Jason explain the basics and offer some helpful tips.

With yet another mutual fund giant making the leap into ETFs, we explain how investors are reaping the rewards. We also walk through fund fee basics and AlphaClone’s Maz Jadallah & Brad Bredemann spotlight the AlphaClone Alternative Alpha ETF (ALFA).

Oil continues to play a major role in the financial markets, economy, and even politics.  Matt Smith, Director of Commodity Research at ClipperData joins us to discuss the unique dynamics of the oil market.  Van Eck Global’s Brandon Rakszawski also spotlights two oil-related Market Vectors ETFs.

With cash outperforming both stocks and bonds for the first time since 1990, we continue last week’s conversation on the merits of alternative investment options.  Plus, IndexIQ’s Executive V.P. & Chief Portfolio Strategist, Kevin DiSano, spotlights hedge fund replication and currency hedged ETFs.

We explain what the weather in Miami has to do with your investment portfolio and why proper diversification is critical in today’s markets.  Simeon Hyman, Head of Investment Strategy at ProShares, also discusses the importance of alternative investments and spotlights several ProShares ETFs.

Matt Hougan, CEO of ETF.com, discusses the continued rise of ETFs and his 3 ETF predictions for the remainder of 2015.  Nate & Conor also explain recent trading issues surrounding ETFs and spotlight the Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX).

We answer your questions on ETFs and investing.  Topics include recent ETF trading issues, oil ETFs, and mutual fund cash drag.  Nate & Conor also spotlight the popular iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures ETN (VXX), a product most investors would be well-advised to steer clear from.