ETF Prime Podcast

Matt Hougan, Global Head of Research at Bitwise and ETF industry veteran, discusses innovation in cryptoassets and the prospects for a crypto ETF.  ETF.com’s Dave Nadig talks ETF innovation, highlighting some of his favorite new launches in 2018 and emphasizing the importance of ETF due diligence.  Nate & Conor recap the recent market action.

BKCM’s Brian Kelly highlights the investment case for the REX BKCM ETF (BKC) and talks cryptocurrencies and blockchain.  Gerry O’Reilly, who oversees $1 trillion+ at Vanguard, provides a behind-the-scenes look at managing index funds.  ETF.com’s Dave Nadig dissects the proposed ETF rule.

J.P. Morgan’s BetaBuilders Japan ETF (BBJP) recently became the second fastest ETF to reach $1 billion.  ETF.com’s Drew Voros goes behind-the-scenes, explaining J.P. Morgan’s “bring your own assets” ETF strategy.  Toby Loftin, Managing Principal at BP Fund Capital Advisors, spotlights the NYSE Pickens Oil Response ETF (BOON).  Defiance ETFs CEO Matt Bielski explains their recently launched Future Tech ETF (AUGR).

Chris Dhanraj, Head of U.S. iShares Investment Strategy, recaps the upcoming GICS sector reclassifications and explains how iShares’ new suite of Evolved Sector ETFs seeks to stay ahead of the curve.  ETF.com’s Drew Voros highlights the best and worst performing ETFs so far in 2018.  Chris Buck, Head of Capital Markets & Sales at ROBO Global, spotlights the ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF (ROBO).

Garrett Stevens, CEO of Exchange Traded Concepts (ETC), goes in-depth on the white label ETF business model and talks ETF innovation.  Bryce Coward, Portfolio Manager & Deputy CIO at Knowledge Leaders Capital, spotlights an ETF falling under ETC’s umbrella – the Knowledge Leaders Developed World ETF (KLDW).  ETF.com’s Lara Crigger explains how the upcoming GICS sector reclassifications are impacting ETFs.

Linda Zhang, Founder of Purview Investments, discusses the importance of socially responsible investing and the future of ESG ETFs.  ETF.com’s Dave Nadig recaps year-to-date ETF flows.  Nate & Conor explain the motivation behind Vanguard’s recent move to offer 1,800+ commission-free ETFs.

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.