Best Exchangetraded Funds Are Podcasts (2025)

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Sam Altman on OpenAI's path to IPO, plus the tenth anniversary of Alphabet's restructuring 8/11/25 11:31

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Sam Altman joined CNBC and discussed his path to IPO and OpenAI's new enterprise push. We look at why Silicon Valley startups have been staying private for longer and why OpenAI needs to catch up in enterprise. Plus, this weekend is the tenth anniversary of Google's reorganization under parent company Alphabet. Analysts say a break-up could unlock …

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ETFs for tax efficiency, the momentum run and broadening out from Big Tech 8/4/25 11:06

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Investors continue to favor market cap weighted indices, but it might be time to consider diversifying after July’s fund inflows. Plus, getting tax efficient with ETFs. We examine Astoria’s approach with its US Enhanced Core Equity ETF. Todd Rosenbluth, VettaFi director of research, and Bruce Lavine, Astoria Portfolio Advisors head of ETFS and COO,…

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Trump Admin’s new impacts on ETFs 7/28/25 27:04

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From cryptocurrencies to competition with mutual funds… recent and upcoming policy out of Washington is changing the landscape for big portions of the ETF industry.By CNBC

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Q2’s top fund managers on what’s next 7/21/25 29:03

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Now solidly starting off the third quarter, we’re asking how Q2’s top-performing fund managers are planning for the near – and distant – future.By CNBC

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Hedge fund strategies wrapped into an ETF 7/14/25 23:04

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Hedge fund strategies are the latest to make their way into the ETF wrapper and it could be good timing as investors search for new ways to diversify their portfolio. Plus, positioning for earnings season and top plays for the next six months.By CNBC

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The continuing evolution of “active” management 7/7/25 30:43

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With markets seeing unusually high levels of volatility across the board this summer, the “active management” corner of the ETF industry has had to continuously increase specialization. But does that focus carry a risk of becoming too narrow too soon?By CNBC

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The power of themes with Fundstrat’s Tom Lee 6/30/25 26:10

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Is the concept of the “stock pickers” market being replace by a “theme-pickers” market? Plus, a crypto conundrum and some international ETF intrigue.By CNBC

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How to position amid escalating Middle East tensions 6/23/25 24:14

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Continuing developments in the Middle East adding to investor uncertainty. Should ETF holders modify their portfolios now… or stay the course through the second half of the year?By CNBC

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Artificial intelligence and the very real job of separating hype from high-quality 6/16/25 25:04

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The AI trade is getting increasingly crowded and it’s getting harder to sift out the next big winners. Well-known tech analyst Dan Ives, who just recently launched an ETF with his own name on the line, tells us how he’s approaching it. Plus, Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at Vettafi, discusses how the rest of the ETF industry is slicing AI.…

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Uranium, platinum and private credit… oh, my! 6/11/25 28:05

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It’s not just a yellow-brick road investors have been running down… with global uncertainty still high money has been piling into non-traditional and traditional alternative assets alike. But which are best for your portfolio? We’ll help you decide.By CNBC

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Momentum, Bitcoin & AI… the June trio? 6/2/25 23:57

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As we kick off another month of trading, we look at three of the biggest ETF themes and whether they can continue amid general market uncertainty and summer doldrums.By CNBC

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Adjusting what you think you know about bonds, now 5/27/25 23:28

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Bonds are generally known for their stability. But, like the equity markets, bonds are experiencing outsized volatility of late. However, new tools allow investors to engage bond opportunities like never before. Our experts help you rethink your allocations.By CNBC

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The tipping-point of “innovation”? 5/19/25 23:12

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On one hand: continue market uncertainty. On the other hand: heightened individual engagement and optimism. Put them together and you have a hungry audience the ETF industry is all-too-happy to cater too. But now, more than ever, the individual really needs to know what they are ordering… and what’s in the dish.…

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Navigating the ripple effects of the U.S., China tariff pause 5/12/25 11:31

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The 90-day tariff pause between the U.S. & China has thrown a wrench into two big ETF themes of this year: international investing and gold/bitcoin hedging. What should investors do now? We look at the near and long-term scenarios.By CNBC

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Famed financial advisor Ric Edelman on crypto, income and your longevity and the missing money smarts of a generation 5/5/25 28:49

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Ric Edelman, founder of the Digital Asset Council of Financial Professionals and former head of Edelman Financial Engines weighs in on how to responsibly incorporate crypto investing into any diversified portfolio, explains why 60/40 is dead… because you’re not going to be… and discusses the importance of instilling financial education in the next …

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“Active management” is quickly changing along with the market 4/28/25 28:36

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Actively managed ETFs have captured one third of flows this year. But the active fund space is quickly changing along with market volatility. We sort it all out for you.By CNBC

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One of the biggest active ETF managers on market turmoil solutions 4/21/25 23:50

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Amid the volatility, actively managed ETF assets have reached $1 trillion, or about 10% of the industry total. Is now finally the time “active” will prove its worth over “passive”? We’ll dive into the new strategies managers are employing on a daily basis.By CNBC

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Taking a different “tack” in the face of market volatility 4/14/25 23:32

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There’s an old saying: ‘you can’t change the wind, but you can adjust your sails.’ If you’re having trouble navigating volatile market seas, consider letting an ETF for it for you. This is how.By CNBC

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Climbing a ‘bond ladder’ 04/09/25 27:09

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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.By CNBC

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Active ETFs rocket past $1T, 10% of AUM 3/31/25 22:29

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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.By CNBC

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The next big things, live from Exchange ETF conference 3/24/25 41:53

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What are the hottest areas for growth in the ETF industry? We find out, live from the single largest gathering of ETF industry professions, asset managers and RIAs: Exchange conference in Las Vegas.By CNBC

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Staying fixated on fixed income 3/18/25 22:50

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With volatility up and yields down, what should you be doing with the fixed income portion of your portfolio now? We dive into that.By CNBC

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Elevated volatility elevates interest in buffered ETFs 3/12/25 28:28

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For those looking to add down-side protection to their portfolios, a slew of new products can make it easier than ever.By CNBC

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The controversial rise of private credit/equity 3/3/25 24:30

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The leverage explosion 2/24/25 24:20

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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.By CNBC