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ETF Edge

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ETFs (exchange-traded funds) are one of the fastest growing trends in investing and now ETF Edge has you covered. Each week, CNBC's Stocks Editor Bob Pisani is joined by top market participants offering educational and actionable advice to help you build your best portfolio. And, at the end of each episode, stick around for our 'Markets 102' segment where we round out the conversation with some thoughtful, in-depth analysis and perspective to help you better understand ETFs, and put it in the context of today's markets.

Episodes

Climbing a ‘bond ladder’ 04/09/25

Amid the volatility, are you looking for something with stable income and the long-term investment stability of government bonds? As is often said: “There’s an ETF for that”. We’ll explain why one “boring” suite of funds might be something to get excited about now.

Apr 09, 202527 min

Active ETFs rocket past $1T, 10% of AUM 3/31/25

Amid the market volatility, demand for actively-managed ETF strategies has been unrelenting. This industry is more than happy to serve. But, here’s what investors need to know about them.

Mar 31, 202522 min

The leverage explosion 2/24/25

Leverage, inverse and single-stock funds have exploded in popularity. But, could a turn in the market leave some investors imploding? What to know before you buy into this trend.

Feb 24, 202524 min

Finding “Freedom” Overseas? 2/19/25

In general, international markets are surging ahead of U.S indices. However, finding quality opportunities overseas can be tricky. Find out how one fund is setting itself apart by reassessing investing “freedoms”.

Feb 19, 202531 min

Underprepared for Uncertainty? 2/3/25

From tariff turmoil to concentration risk, the margin for error in portfolios is getting ever smaller… and it seems most investors are perhaps not as prepared as they should be. We’ll look at ways to fix that.

Feb 03, 202516 min

DeepSeek disrupts AI trade as NASDAQ 100 celebrates 40 years 1/27/25

China’s DeepSeek AI throws U.S. tech stocks into a tailspin just as the NASDAQ 100 – home to many of those names – celebrates its 40th anniversary. What will the next 40 years look like for that index and what could the next big tech leader be? We’ll find out.

Jan 27, 202525 min

Outlook 2025 Begins 11/25/24

The ETF industry is about to wrap up another recording setting year. But 2025 will be a whole new ballgame.

Nov 25, 202413 min

20 years of the revolutionary GLD Gold ETF 11/18/24

It’s been 20 years since the first gold ETF, the GLD, revolutionized commodity investing. It return on investment since then has been nothing short of “brilliant” but what could the next 20 years hold?

Nov 18, 202425 min

Trump Win & The ETF Industry 11/11/24

The ETF industry saw massive inflows immediately after Trump won the Presidency. But will the first winners be the longest-term winners? Or, are there still unrecognized opportunities… and risks?

Nov 11, 202429 min

500+ new funds in ‘24 11/4/24

More than 500 new ETFS have come to market this year with yet more in the works. Among them: repackaging of good old-fashioned “pair trades”. Which will be the big winners by year’s end?

Nov 04, 202425 min

Rethinking investing in China 10/10/24

Two new approaches – one hyper-local and the other hyper-specific – attempt to navigated the pitfalls of generic investment in China.

Oct 10, 202431 min

48 Hours Until Fed Decision, Health of Housing, Dean of Valuation on Apple 9/16/24

We’re two days away from one of the most consequential Fed meetings in recent years. Will the market get a half-point cut or only 25 basis points? We’ll look at the latest odds and what it means for investors. Plus, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman joins us ahead of the decision with what it will mean for the housing market. And the Dean of Valuation, NYU Professor Aswath Damodaran, is here with his take on Apple and the three companies facing life cycle challenges.

Sep 16, 202431 min

Reassessing “thematic” ETFs 9/12/24

“Thematic” tech funds were big winners on the back of MAG 7 and Nvidia. But with recent market volatility, are they still the vehicle to stay in for the rest of the year?

Sep 12, 202427 min