A volatile September could be prime time for ETFs 9/9/24
There are lots of indications that volatility may be here to stay this September. But that’s great for ETFs which have proven to thrive during times of market upheaval.
Sep 09, 2024•25 min
ETF Edge
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
Could recent volatility derail record ETF in-flows? 9/4/24
Volatility in the tech sector is rippling across the rest of the markets. On the other hand, the fed is also poised to cut rates again. ETFs have taken in record amounts of new money year-to-date but will they be able to log another full-year record?
Sep 04, 2024•27 min
Sussing out small caps and diving back into dividends 8/19/24
More investors are looking at small caps but 40% of the Russell 1000 are unprofitable. One fund seeks the best of the rest. Plus, with interest rates lower, interest in dividends is higher.
Aug 19, 2024•26 min
“Buffered” funds & volatility 8/14/24
We put last week’s volatility spike into historical perspective. Plus, we discuss the option of employing so-call “buffered” funds that provide downside protection… but at a price.
Aug 14, 2024•19 min
Yield signs: Bonds still viable for your portfolio? 8/5/24
Amid the market selloff, fluctuating yields have investors taking a second look at their bond holdings.
Aug 05, 2024•28 min
Summer of love… for ETFs 8/1/24
Oceans of money are flowing into ETFs. But where’s is all suddenly coming from and, perhaps more importantly, where’s it all going? Plus, could the election suddenly reverse this tide?
Aug 01, 2024•23 min
Spot Ether ETFs debut. Plus, the politics and positioning around cryptos 7/23/24
A slew of Spot Ethereum ETFs begin trading. How was the premier and what’s next for the digital “spot” market? Plus, as the election landscape rapidly changes, learn about the new politics and positioning around cryptos.
Jul 23, 2024•25 min
“The rotation” & the next $10T 7/17/24
A long-anticipated leadership rotation may be starting to build. Which sectors will inherit the fortune? Plus, with the industry poised to hit $10T soon, where will next $10T come from and where will it go?
Jul 17, 2024•27 min
Summer of Ether? Plus, catalysts to convert sticky mutual fund money 7/8/24
There are indications that spot Ethereum trading could begin any day now this summer. What would a successful launch look like? Plus, ETFs could attract another record year of inflows… but there’s still billions and billions to be had stuck in rival mutual funds.
Jul 08, 2024•27 min
Capturing an “inshoring” inversion; Plus, GLP-1s… part 2 7/1/24
Could “inshoring” come back? Here’s one way to play it if it does. Plus, should weight loss now be considered its own sector with its own ETF? We explore that.
Jul 01, 2024•28 min
The Russell rebalancing and what it says about the growth investing 6/24/24
The Russell 1000 and Russell 2000 are set to rebalance at the end of the week. FTSE Russell is one of largest indexing firms in the world and owns the small-cap benchmark Russell 2000 and large-cap Russell 1000. CEO Fiona Bassett explains the rebalancing process, what it says about popular investment strategies and more. Vettafi head of research Todd Rosenbluth also joins.
Jun 24, 2024•27 min
Strength overseas versus “the vibesession” here at home 6/17/24
Money continues to flow strongly overseas – especially still in India & Japan. Ben Slavin from BNY explains why. Plus, we talk to financial educator Kyla Scanlon about “the vibesession” – a term she coined – that still grips the U.S.
Jun 17, 2024•28 min
A new strategy to unlock winners from two underperforming sectors 6/12/24
Small cap, value and international stocks have been lagging for a better part of the past decade. But, sometimes all it may take is a different perspective to find diamonds in the rough. Could this strategy be it?
Jun 12, 2024•22 min
Live from the Piper Sandler Global Exchange Conference 6/5/24
We’re onsite at the Piper Sandler Global Exchange Conference. We talk with Forge Global CEO Kelly Rodriques about expanding private market investing to the masses and their recently launched index that lets investors get in on the market. Plus, IG North America CEO J.J. Kinahan weighs in on the market volatility, meme stock revival and what’s next for AI and markets.
Jun 05, 2024•32 min
What’s next for Spot Ethereum… plus, tug-of-war in the semi trade 5/28/24
We talk with the first approved applicant for a Spot Ethereum ETF – Jan van Eck. Find out what’s to come following the SEC’s surprise decision last week. Plus, there’s a big tug-of-war around the highly profitable semiconductor trade. Is now the time for caution?
May 28, 2024•12 min
ETFs jumping on weight loss bandwagon… plus, the “Mag 7” of China? 5/20/24
With the weight loss trade still hot on Wall Street, a couple of new ETFs are hoping to follow suit this week. We’ll talk to the person behind one of them. Plus, taking a concentrated second look at China as most investors stay weary.
May 20, 2024•23 min
Deadline looming: Will spot Ethereum follow bitcoin? 5/13/24
The SEC has until May 23 to approve, deny or delay the first applications for spot Ethereum ETFs. Find out which one of those three options is most likely… and what it could mean for the larger crypto-sphere.
May 13, 2024•24 min
Most tech funds blow off higher rates… and another fund just loves “higher for longer” 5/6/24
Investment dollars flowing into tech funds are seemingly ignoring higher interest rates… with one major exception in a former sector darling. Plus, one fund is hoping for “higher for”… as long as possible.
May 06, 2024•26 min
100% downside protection? 4/29/24
A new type of fund promises upside exposure – to a limit – but with 100% protection to the downside. How does it work? Plus, why it might face stiff competition from good old money market funds.
Apr 29, 2024•21 min
Investing in hot private tech companies 4/22/24
As more tech companies push off IPOs and stay private for longer, investors are hungering for ways to get in. Here’s two, but they’re not for everyone. Can the process be made more democratic?
Apr 22, 2024•26 min
Commodities crosscurrents: geo-political, inflation & reflation 4/15/24
Contrasting macro-economic indicators plus geo-political concerns are tugging commodities generally higher… but new money is only following part of the trade. Find out why.
Apr 15, 2024•26 min
Gold beating stocks and bonds. Plus, can no one beat Buffett’s old edge? 4/8/24
Gold at historic highs and beating stock and bond averages… but what’s the real driver? Plus, investment advice for the very long haul with Larry Swedroe, Director of research at Buckingham Strategic Partners.
Apr 08, 2024•43 min
Back to bonds… because bonds are back with new tricks? 4/1/24
With rates where they are, basic bonds could have another banner year. But a new breed of bond-related offerings could offer investors even more advantages.
Apr 01, 2024•27 min
“Active”-ation: new way to bring new types of active management to market 3/28/24
The definition of “active management” is changing… and so is the way novel approaches are being developed for the ETF industy
Mar 28, 2024•28 min
Sign of top or another pop? Rush of Mag 7 & weight loss offerings hit 3/18/24
We’ve seen it before in the ETF space – a slew of new ways to play a theme often signals a peak. But could it be different this time with Mag 7 and even the recent weight loss craze?
Mar 18, 2024•16 min
With bitcoin surge are spot funds living up to promise? Plus, incoming weight loss funds 3/11/24
As bitcoin hits new highs, new spot bitcoin ETFs are playing along. But are they driving the surge or just following it? Plus, you knew it would happen: the applications for weight loss funds are now in.
Mar 11, 2024•27 min
SEC Votes on Climate Change. Plus, How is an ESG Fund Actually Built? 3/4/24
SEC votes on new rules requiring disclosure of material risks related to climate change. Plus, ESG funds face criticism for their holdings - but here’s how they are actually built.
Mar 04, 2024•34 min
TMX Group CEO on ETF growth, Commodities and Crypto. Plus, Defining “Quality” with Astoria Advisors’ Founder 2/28/24
The CEO of the TMX Group – which owns the Toronto Stock Exchange – talks about his initiatives in developing new ETFs, adding transparency to commodities trading, pioneering crypto offerings and their tech venture incubator program. Plus, Astoria Advisors’ Founder helps nail down what is and isn’t “quality” in ETF space.
Feb 28, 2024•32 min
With Interest Rates Stuck, What’s a Bond Investor To Do Now? 2/21/24
Cash versus corporates versus active fixed income strategies… What’s the best place to park cash now whilethe Fed figures out its next move (or not).
Feb 21, 2024•31 min
Live From the Biggest ETF Conference: Exchange Miami 2/12/24
We talk the biggest trends, concerns and opportunities among 2,000 advisors, money managers and fund companies. Among them: Bitcoin, Mag 7, AI and much more.
Feb 12, 2024•38 min