ETF Prime

Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi, takes a look across the ETF landscape, covering record-setting inflows, the categories attracting the most investor interest, the recent uptick in industry mergers and acquisitions, and more. Brian Casey, CEO of Westwood Holdings Group, discusses the Westwood Salient Enhanced Power & Infrastructure ETF (PWRX), the first ETF to launch on the newly established Texas Stock Exchange.

Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg and author of The Bogle Effect, reflects on the 50th anniversary of Vanguard’s first index fund and its transformative impact on investors and the asset management industry. Kirsten Chang, Senior Industry Analyst at VettaFi, spotlights several recent launches, including the State Street SPDR UC Investments 90/10 Endowment Strategy Index ETF (USBG) and the ARK Active Autocallable Income ETF (ARKY).

Maria Rahni, Senior Director & Equities Product Manager at New York Life Investment Management, provides a closer look at the NYLIM FTSE International Equity Currency Neutral ETF (HFXI), including its 50% currency hedge, and shares her perspective on the U.S. dollar and international equities. Sandra Testani, Head of Global ETF Product & Strategy at American Century, discusses the continued growth of the firm’s ETF lineup and offers a tour of the financial markets, highlighting several ETFs along the way.

Roxanna Islam, Head of Sector & Industry Research at VettaFi, delivers a crypto ETF “state of the union,” covering performance, flows, and the competitive landscape. Bob Hum, Head of Investment Product & Commercialization at SEI, discusses how the firm’s ETF lineup has tripled to more than $9 billion over the past year – and what’s driving that growth.

Mike Akins, Founding Partner of ETF Action, discusses Goldman Sachs’ acquisition of NEOS Investments, NHL futures ETF filings, crypto, and why ETF education is becoming increasingly important. Paul Baiocchi, Head of Fund Sales and Strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors, spotlights the ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG) and the ALPS/Smith Core Plus Bond ETF (SMTH), sharing his outlook on international equities and the current fixed income environment.