CNBC’s Bob Pisani sat down with Tom Hancock, Head of the Focused Equity Team at GMO and Portfolio Manager for GMO’s Quality Strategies - along with Nate Geraci, President of The ETF Store. They discussed the future of value investing and the rapid rise of ETFs, as legendary investor Jeremy Grantham’s firm gears up to launch its first ETF ever – and the name of the game is quality. They also waded into the growth vs. value debate and delved deeper into key investing trends in the year ahead. Plus, our panel of experts explored the recent explosion of active ETFs and continued demand for Treasury ETFs – on both the short and long end. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Nate Geraci from The ETF Store.

CNBC’s Leslie Picker sat down with Dave Mazza, Chief Strategy Officer at Roundhill Investments – along with Global X CIO Jon Maier and Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi. They dove into the world of dividend plays and broke down the latest big dividend ETF launch. They also discussed top thematic trends that have taken the investing world by storm this year – namely, AI in the wake of President Biden’s new Executive Order, and crypto after Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial last week. As bitcoin prices top $35,000 again today, there’s no question the crypto bulls are out in full force. But what does the timeline look like for a spot crypto ETF?

CNBC’s Bob Pisani sat down with Rick Rieder, CIO of Global Fixed Income at Blackrock and Head of the BlackRock Global Allocation team. They discussed everything from the Fed’s next moves and the glide path of interest rates to the popularity of active fixed income and investing in a 5% world. They also broke down big global bets ETF investors can sink their teeth into, if they’re looking to go beyond domestic borders in the bond space. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with BlackRock’s Rick Rieder.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani sat down on the trading floor at Vanguard HQ, where he caught up with Vanguard CIO Greg Davis and Janel Jackson, Global Head of ETF Capital Markets and Broker and Index Relations at Vanguard. Our panel of experts broke down top ETF gave us a glimpse of where the flows could be headed next. They also weighed in on the mega-cap tech trade and handicapped the Fed’s next policy moves, outlook for the global economy, equities and interest rates in 2024. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Vanguard’s Janel Jackson.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, and Tom Lydon, Vice Chairman of VettaFi. They broke down the path ahead for crypto and spot bitcoin ETFs after the SEC opted not to appeal the court decision on Grayscale’s bitcoin ETF conversion over the weekend. Does this mean a spot bitcoin ETF might now be just around the corner? They also discussed the fate of technology in the face of higher rates, ARK’s foray into European investing and other investment bright spots Cathie Wood is paying attention to right now. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Tom Lydon from VettaFi.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Ric Edelman, Founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals (DACF) – along with Holly Framsted, Director of ETFs at Capital Group. With geopolitical turmoil shaking up the global markets, they discussed the broader macro backdrop for ETFs and broke down the market reaction thus far. They also got an update on active ETFs, which are seeing more than their fair share of inflows this year. Plus, the crypto bulls may have cheered the launch of several ether futures ETFs last week – but so far, those ETFs have seen lackluster flows. Could it be a sign of wavering interest in the crypto space? In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Ric Edelman from the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals. 

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Bryon Lake, Global Head of ETF Solutions at J.P. Morgan Asset Management and Simeon Hyman, Head of Investment Strategy at Pro-Shares – along with Todd Sohn, ETF and Technical Strategist at Strategas Securities. They delved into the launch of the first-ever ether futures ETFs following the SEC’s approval over the weekend – ahead of the government shutdown deadline. Another win for the crypto bulls, but does this necessarily bode well for broader spot crypto ETF approval? They also took a look ahead at the fourth quarter for the markets and discussed where the search for yield is headed going into the end of the year. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Simeon Hyman from ProShares.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Sylvia Jablonski, CEO of Defiance ETFs, and D.J. Tierney, Senior Investment Portfolio Strategist at Schwab Asset Management.They dug deep into a new ETF on the market that’s looking to capitalize on a massively popular way to make short-term market bets – zero-day options. The world’s first-ever “zero days to expiration” ETF is here, and it’s making big waves in the ETF business – particularly as options trading has been red-hot in recent years. They also broke down the latest ETF flows from the third quarter and told investors how to equip themselves for the fourth quarter. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with D.J. Tierney from Schwab.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck Associates and Michael Sonnenshein, CEO of Grayscale Investments – along with Alex Morris, President and CIO of F/m Investments. Live from Huntington Beach, California, they discussed the state of semiconductors ahead of ARM Holdings’ big debut this week, got the latest on the battle for a bitcoin ETF from the man who just sued the SEC and won, and got an update on the wild year we’ve seen when it comes to Treasury bond investing. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Jan van Eck.

CNBC’s Courtney Reagan spoke with Tom Lydon, Vice Chairman of VettaFi, and Christian Magoon, CEO of Amplify ETFs. They broke down the latest ETF flows, talked standout summer trends and tackled what’s ahead for the markets in September. Will there be a September swoon ahead? They also did a deep dive on thematic ETFs like bitcoin and marijuana, as recent regulatory developments are making big waves in the ETF business on both fronts. 

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise Investments, Craig Salm, Chief Legal Officer for Grayscale Investments and Jeremy Senderowicz, Shareholder at Vedder Price. After Grayscale’s big lawsuit against the SEC tipped the scales in favor of the crypto bulls this week, many are hoping this paves a clearer path ahead to finally seeing the nation’s first spot bitcoin ETF ever. So, how much closer are we to getting there – and what other key regulatory hurdles remain? In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Matt Hougan from Bitwise Investments.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Gerard O’Reilly, Co-CEO and CIO of Dimensional Fund Advisors – along with Ben Slavin, Global Head of ETFs at BNY Mellon. They discussed a hot trend in the ETF business that’s been the talk of the town for many industry observers – the same share class debate, or treating ETFs and mutual funds as both under the ETF wrapper. Vanguard’s been doing it for years, but now that the same-share class patent is expiring, will the SEC agree to renew it? In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Ben Slavin from BNY Mellon.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Jon Maier, CIO of Global X, and Todd Sohn, ETF and Technical Strategist at Strategas Securities. They dove deep into artificial intelligence, as the recently red-hot AI trade appears to be losing its sizzle. They discussed other practical applications across industries like infrastructure and cloud services. Beyond AI, the team also broke down a popular strategy this year using covered call ETFs. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Todd Sohn from Strategas Securities. 

CNBC’s Courtney Reagan spoke with Will Rhind, Founder and CEO of GraniteShares, and Dave Nadig, Financial Futurist at VettaFi. They did a deep dive into single-stock ETFs one year after launching in the U.S. - exploring the promise and pitfalls of single-stock bets on and against big names like Tesla and Nvidia. Plus, gold has yet to regain its luster despite high hope from gold bugs earlier in the year. Our panel debated what's going on with gold, bitcoin and the broader commodity space amid China's deflationary environment.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise Investments, and William Bernstein, legendary author of The Four Pillars of Investing. With a key deadline looming ahead for the crypto community this week, our panel of experts discussed the odds of a spot bitcoin ETF being approved, and all the pitfalls and regulatory hurdles to come. Plus, Bill Bernstein broke down the second edition of his timeless investing classic.In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Matt Hougan from Bitwise Investments. 

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Rich Lee, Head of Program Trading, ETF Trading and Execution Strategy at Baird – along with Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi.With the AI revolution taking the world by storm, the bulls are hoping we’ll finally see the trend broaden out beyond just big-cap tech companies like Nvidia, Meta and Alphabet. And while there are a handful of ETFs heavily tied to AI out there, many ETF investors are hoping for a more all-encompassing, varied selection in the not-too-distant future. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Todd Rosenbluth from VettaFi.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with George Milling-Stanley, Chief Gold Strategist at State Street Global Advisors – along with Todd Sohn, ETF and Technical Strategist at Strategas Research. Theydiscussed owning gold in the digital age. With so few decisive breakouts, investors have been waiting for the precious metal to regain its luster for years now. What’s holding it back? Plus, the market’s recent broadening out has been a blessing for the bulls. They tackled which sectors might best allow ETF investors to benefit from the fresh breadth. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Todd Sohn from Strategas Research.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Ed Tilly, Chairman and CEO of Cboe Global Markets, and Mike Green, Chief Strategist at Simplify. Options activity has exploded and a new trend called zero-day-to-expiry options has taken off this year. Our panel did a deep dive on what’s fueling the rise in activity – and also weighed in on crypto ETF filings, as more applications fall into the SEC’s lap. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Mike Green from Simplify.

There’s been slowing in the biggest trends of the first half of the year… but they still may prove key through the rest of ‘23.

ETF Edge dives into the seeming mis-match between continuing calls for a recession... but an increase in investors chasing recent performance in various already-high-flying sectors.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Jeremy Schwartz, Global CIO of WisdomTree, and Nate Geraci, President of the ETF Store.They discussed the recent spate of new filings for spot bitcoin ETFs, including the big behemoth BlackRock itself submitting an application just two weeks ago. Do they know something the rest of Wall Street doesn’t? They also talked broader market trends, including outflows from gold ETFs and long-awaited momentum in equity ETFs, which have had to play catch up to bonds all year.In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Nate Geraci from The ETF Store.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Dan Foley, Portfolio Manager at C-B-R-E Investment Management – along with Tom Lydon, Vice Chairman of Vetta-Fi. They delved into why real assets just might be the key to diversifying beyond technology. As interest rates creep back up, they also took the pulse of the real estate business and other hard assets. Plus, they discussed the recent spate of new crypto ETF filings, including a new application by BlackRock. Why now? Could this be the shot in the arm the crypto bulls have all been waiting for?In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Tom Lydon from VettaFi.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Matt Kennedy, Senior IPO Market Strategist for Renaissance Capital and Todd Sohn, Head of ETF and Technical Strategy at Strategas Securities – along with Kyla Scanlon, founder of financial education company Bread. They discussed the IPO market – with Cava going public later this week, are we finally starting to see green shoots sprouting after a very long drought? They also talked broader markets this summer, honing in on the potential for a major FOMO equity market move, even despite relatively thin inflows, and the broader economy ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Kyla Scanlon, founder of Bread. 

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Howard Lutnick, Chairman and CEO of BGC Partners, and Billy Hult, CEO of Tradeweb Markets, at the Piper Sandler Global Exchange and Fintech Conference in New York. They discussed the current market environment – with anxiety so high, why has volatility sunken to multi-year lows? Fixed income has enjoyed huge inflows, but could the Federal Reserve decision next week change the math on that? They also drilled down into the rapid rise of electronic trading, the impact of AI and the electronification of the bond market. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Billy Hult from Tradeweb.

CNBC’s Seema Mody spoke with Dave Mazza, Chief Strategy Officer at Roundhill Investments, and John Davi, Founder and CEO of Astoria Portfolio Advisors. They drilled down on the A-I craze and broke down the Roundhill’s newly launched Generative A-I ETF (CHAT) – discussing who’s riding the A-I hype train and whether it’s here to stay. They also recapped a handful of May’s big ETF winners and looked ahead to what investors can expect come June.

CNBC’s Seema Mody spoke with Brendan Ahern, CIO of Kraneshares and Will Rhind, Founder and CEO of GraniteShares – as well as Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi. They shed some light onto how investors are feeling about the China reopening story. They also dove deep into the mixed cross-currents for commodities – with copper faltering but gold prices higher in the face of debt ceiling drama in Washington. 

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Anna Paglia, Head of ETFs and Indexed Strategies at Invesco, and Scott Ladner, CIO of Horizon Investments. They discussed the latest ETF trends and flows experts are seeing this month. Big tech is leading the charge, but is it all just a so-called “mega-cap mirage”? And investors are still putting money to work in fixed income ETFs. They dug why certain pockets of active fixed income, in particular, have garnered so much attention lately – and offered best strategies for ETF investors to play the space. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Scott Ladner from Horizon Investments.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with John Love, President & CEO of U.S. Commodity Funds, and Sal Gilbertie, President & CEO of Teucrium Trading. They drilled down on the big moves in both hard and soft commodities – taking a look at what the wild swings in crude, natural gas and wheat futures are telling us about the China reopening and broader global risks of a recession – and discussing how ETF investors can hope to play the commodities space right now. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Sal Gilbertie from Teucrium Trading.

:CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Reggie Browne, Principal of GTS, and Kevin Simpson, portfolio manager at Capital Wealth Planning. They discussed the fallout from the regional banking meltdown. No surprise short positions are on the rise, but what about bank ETF flows? Our panel of experts broke down where the money is headed in this ever-changing market landscape, and offered their takes on other pivotal trends like dividend income ETFs both here and abroad – as well as covered call ETFs strategy, which has steadily been gaining steam. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Reggie Browne from GTS.  

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Matt Bartolini, Head of SPDR Americas Research at State Street - along with Vance Barse, Founder of Your Dedicated Fiduciary. As the Euro Zone recovery gathers steam, European markets have been just crushing it. Our panel of experts explored the strength behind the red-hot flows pouring into European ETFs so far this year. Luxury names, in particular, have enjoyed huge rallies - but what about other sectors? What's driving so many of these major European ETFs to new highs - and how sustainable is this momentum? In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Vance Barse from Your Dedicated Fiduciary. 

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Arne Noack, Head of Systematic Investment Solutions, Americas, at DWS Group, and Dave Nadig, Financial Futurist at VettaFi.They discussed two hot-button issues on the SEC’s radar ahead of a key hearing before the House Financial Services Committee tomorrow. What can ETF investors expect to hear on the topics of crypto and ESG – and what other ways might SEC Chair Gary Gensler push for transparency among those two industries? No doubt corporate America stands ready to push back as the disclosure requirements start piling up. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Dave Nadig from VettaFi.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Graham Day, CIO of Innovator ETFs – along with Todd Sohn, ETF and Technical Strategist at Strategas Securities, a Baird company. As investors look to navigate the choppy market landscape in the new month, the gang delved into so-called “buffer ETFs"– or ETFs specifically designed to cushion the blow against downside in the broader markets, while also capping potential gains. It’s become an increasingly popular strategy and they broke it all down with the man who helps run Innovator ETFs, a pioneer in the buffered products business. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Todd Sohn from Strategas Securities.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Chris Concannon, CEO of MarketAxess – along with Alex Morris, President and CEO of f/m Investments, and Tom Lydon, Vice Chairman of VettaFi. They discussed the top ETF trends to look forward to in the second quarter. Will the tidal wave of money pouring into Treasury ETFs continue? Markets are already undergoing some important sectoral shifts bubbling below the surface, so will technology plays take more of a backseat in favor of consumer- and cyclical-focused ETFs, or should investors expect more of the same? In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Tom Lydon from VettaFi.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Nate Geraci, President of The ETF Store, and D.J. Tierney, Director and Senior Investment Portfolio Strategist at Schwab Asset Management. Following a wild first quarter for the markets, they discussed the flowdown – breaking down the biggest winners and losers as ETF investors look ahead to April. Even though stock and bond ETFs have on the whole seen inflows, money poured in at a much slower pace than they did the same time a year ago. What can investors expect in Q2? In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Nate Geraci from The ETF Store.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Dave Mazza, Chief Strategy Officer at Roundhill Investments, Greg Bassuk, CEO of AXS Investments and Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi. Markets are still grappling with banking contagion fears and weighing the impact of the latest merger between UBS and Credit Suisse. But already new ETFs are springing forth to capitalize on the banking crisis and help investors navigate the confusion. Our panel broke down the benefits of concentrated sector bets and discuss other ripple effects from the fallout of SVB – beyond just the banks.In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Todd Rosenbluth from VettaFi.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Dan Draper, CEO of S&P Dow Jones Indices – along with John Davi, Founder & CEO of Astoria Portfolio Advisors. While markets are still suffering in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank’s big blowup they drilled down into the impact the collapse is having on the broader banking business and regional bank ETFs – as well as what it could mean for the future of Fed rate hikes. They also broke down the results of the latest SPIVA survey and talk active versus passive with the man in charge of S&P Dow Jones Indices.In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Dan Draper from S&P Dow Jones Indices.

: CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Joanna Gallegos, Co-Founder of BondBloxx – along with Kim Arthur, President and CEO of Main Management. They broke down the resurgence in bond ETFs, as investors continue to clamor for yield. Our panel broke down the biggest trends they’re seeing in terms of bond flows, gave us the lowdown on single-bond Treasury ETFs and explained why perhaps high-yield products shouldn’t be written off just yet. In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Kim Arthur from Main Management. 

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Alex Morris, President and CIO of F/m Investments, and Dave Nadig, Financial Futurist at VettaFi. They took a good, long look at stocks versus bonds and the core asset allocation debate. With yields on the rise, bonds are looking more and more attractive by the day – particularly as the 2-year Treasury note yield hovers around 5%. The gang broke down various ways in which ETF investors could gain exposure to the roster of single-bond Treasury ETFs that are sporting those juicy yields.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Art Amador, Co-Founder and COO of EquBot, which runs the AI Powered Equity ETF (A-I-E-Q) in partnership with ETFMG – along with Bill Studebaker, President and CIO of ROBO Global. They delved intothe AI craze and the role artificial intelligence can play in the world of investing. Chat GPT has become all the rage these days, but what about using AI to pick stocks that could potentially beat the market? Our panel of experts weighed in on the debate.In the “Markets 102” portion, Bob continued the conversation with Art Amador from EquBot.

CNBC’s Mike Santoli spoke with Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi, Jerome Schneider, Head of Short & Low Duration Portfolio Strategies at PIMCO and James McNerny, Portfolio Manager at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. They discussed the rally on bonds – digging deeper beneath the surface and honing in on the bright spots for investors' portfolios in 2023. Where are the flows going in the fixed income space and what does that say about investor sentiment? Plus, they weighed in on the age-old active versus passive debate, as more and more actively managed ETFs come to market in 2023.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Tony Rochte, Global Head of ETFs at Morgan Stanley, Dave Nadig, Financial Futurist at Vetta-Fi and Vance Barse, Founder of Your Dedicated Fiduciary. After a disastrous 2022 for both stocks and bonds, they dove into the hot topics being talked about at this year’s Exchange ETF conference – everything from fixed income and dividends to thematic tech, buffered products and the raging debates over global vs. domestic and active vs. passive. Plus, Morgan Stanley is finally getting in the ETF game, launching a suite of brand-new ETFs for the first time ever. Rochte dishes on what finally made them take the plunge into the sizzling ETF space.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Jon Maier, CIO of Global X ETFs, and Kevin Simpson, Founder and CIO of Capital Wealth Planning. After a dismal year in 2022, thematic tech is back in a big way – especially with the rise of new technology like ChatGPT. They discussed the thematic tech trade and got to the crux of what’s driving these gains – digging into whether investors are seeing any signs of a bottom in technology stocks and ETFs just yet.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Rory Tobin, Head of the Global SPDR ETF Business at State Street Global Advisors, and Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi. They celebrated the 30th anniversary of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust – the largest, most heavily traded ETF in the world. They discussed why indexing has challenged active management and why ETFs have been such a successful wrapper for indexing – to the point of actively challenging mutual funds as the investment vehicle of choice.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Simeon Hyman, Global Investment Strategist at ProShares, and Nate Geraci, President of The ETF Store. They tackled bitcoin’s wild ride over the past two years and the impact on bitcoin futures trading. They also discussed what the heaviest-volume tech ETFs out there are telling us about investors’ willingness to bet on big tech this year – and delved deep into ProShares’ hugely successful dividend ETF strategy.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Hamilton Reiner, Head of U.S. Equity Derivatives at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, and Dave Nadig, Financial Futurist at Vetta-Fi. They discussed what sector plays worked well in 2022 and what investors should consider betting on in 2023. Plus, the man who runs one of the most successful active funds out there – the J-P Morgan Equity Premium Income ETF (ticker JEPI) – offers his take on whether actively managed funds can still shine in the year ahead.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with Katie Stockton, Founder of Fairlead Strategies, and Ben Lavine, CIO of 3-D-L Capital Asset Management. With the fundamental picture next year looking cloudier by the minute, many investors are turning to technical analysis to determine where to put their money to work next. Today on the show they laid out some key asset sector rotation and asset allocation strategies to help ETF investors wade through the murky economic environment. In the Markets ‘102’ portion of the podcast, Bob continues the conversation with Katie Stockton from Fairlead Strategies.

CNBC’s Dominic Chu spoke with Tom Lydon, Vice Chairman at VettaFi, and Will Rhind, Founder and CEO of GraniteShares. They discussed some of the heavy-volume ETF bright spots hidden beneath the veneer of lighter holiday trading volumes. Plus, single-stock ETFs have gained traction as investors dig around for alpha. GraniteShares is set to launch three new leveraged single-stock ETFs on Tuesday, allowing investors to place amplified bets on Meta, Alibaba and Nvidia. The team also tried to make sense of the commodities story – as investors grapple with uncertainty over China’s reopening, the Federal Reserve and the inflation picture.

CNBC’s Bob Pisani spoke with D.J. Tierney, Senior Investment Portfolio Strategist at Schwab Asset Management – along with Dave Nadig, Financial Futurist at VettaFi. They dove deeper into how investors can make use of ETF to get in the game of tax-loss harvesting – selling securities at a loss to offset those losses against capital gains taxes on other securities. They also broke down Schwab’s top picks when it comes to playing defense and owning dividend darlings to fend off inflation and rising interest rates. In the Markets ‘102’ portion of the podcast, Bob continues the conversation with Dave Nadig from VettaFi.