In a recent episode of "Behind the Ticker," Bob Elliott, founder of Unlimited and former employee at Bridgewater Associates, shares insights into his journey and the innovative approach his firm takes in the hedge fund industry. Elliott's experience at Bridgewater and overseeing a venture fund shaped his understanding of the limitations of traditional hedge fund fees, leading him to create Unlimited. The firm leverages modern machine learning to replicate hedge fund strategies at lower costs,...

In a recent episode of "Behind the Ticker," Andrew Beer, an established figure in the hedge fund and ETF industries, shares his experiences and insights with host Brad. Beer discusses his journey through the hedge fund world, where he initially worked with prominent managers and later co-founded hedge funds, ultimately focusing on making hedge fund strategies more accessible and less costly through ETFs. This led to the development of hedge fund replication strategies, helping wealth managers...

In a recent episode of "Behind the Ticker," host Brad delves into the innovative financial products from Calamos with guest Matt Kaufman. Kaufman, with a rich background in the ETF and insurance industries, discusses his journey through various financial sectors and how these experiences have shaped the development of new ETF products at Calamos. The episode focuses on the launch of Calamos's new ETF, CPSM, which offers 100% downside protection with capped upside potential, a novel approach i...

In this episode of "Behind the Ticker," host Brad Roth sits down with Jason Hsu, co-founder of Rayliant, to discuss the integration of quantitative research with institutional investment strategies. Jason shares his journey from an academic setting into the finance industry, detailing the transition and how it led to the founding of Rayliant. He explains how his firm has evolved from focusing solely on institutional clients to offering sophisticated active ETFs that make complex investment st...

The podcast episode of "Behind the Ticker" featuring Greg Reid, the president of Real Assets at Westwood, offers a detailed insight into his background, the firm’s operations, and the innovative strategies they employ. Greg Reid has a lengthy career in investment, dating back to 1987, and currently manages a team in Houston overseeing $2.3 billion in assets. Westwood, a public company based in Dallas, focuses on real asset management, particularly in the energy sector, with a strong emphasis ...

In this episode of "Behind the Ticker," host Brad interviews Kim Mayer from GMO. Kim has been with GMO for over 18 years, starting his career on the sell side at Morgan Stanley before transitioning to the buy side. He currently holds a dual role at GMO as a portfolio strategist and covers several sectors including luxury goods, beer, spirits, and retail. Kim discusses the launch of GMO's QLTY ETF, which marks GMO's strategic entry into the ETF market. He explains how the ETF aims to make...

In the latest episode of Behind the Ticker, Brad Roth engages with Simeon Hyman from ProShares, delving into the intricate world of ETFs and the innovative strategies behind them. Hyman, with over three decades of experience in asset and wealth management, discusses his role at ProShares, a firm that manages around $65 billion across various ETF solutions. The conversation highlights Hyman's personal interests, such as music and outdoor activities, providing a glimpse into the individual...

In this episode of "Behind the Ticker," Brad Roth engages with Dodd Kittsley from Davis Funds to explore their ETFs and mutual funds. Kittsley brings a wealth of experience from his early involvement in the ETF industry in the late 1990s to his present position at Davis Funds, offering insights into the development of ETFs as tools for broadening market access. Davis Funds, founded in 1969, has evolved from focusing on institutional clients to offering mutual funds, SMAs, and ETFs, partnering...

The episode of "Behind the Ticker" features Sal Esposito from Zacks, focusing on two of their ETFs: ZECP (Earnings Consistent Portfolio) and SMIZ (Small Mid Cap Core ETF). Sal's journey began at UBS, transitioning from various roles to Zacks, where he embraced the ETF space. Zacks, starting in 1978, specializes in earnings estimate revisions and surprises, crafting strategies around quality and consistency. ZECP, designed as a core portfolio piece, invests in large cap, quality companies...

The podcast episode of "Behind the Ticker," hosted by Brad Roth, features Johan Grahn from Allianz discussing the intriguing world of buffered ETF products. Johan Grahn, with his extensive background in investment and asset management over two decades, delves into how buffered ETFs provide investors with defined outcomes, integrating protection against market downturns with a cap on maximum gains. These innovative products, primarily based on the S&P 500, aim to manage investment risk...

In the episode of "Behind the Ticker," Brad Roth and Weldon Rice from Qraft Technologies discuss the integration of artificial intelligence within the investment landscape, particularly through Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). This conversation provides a detailed look at how Qraft applies AI to develop and manage ETFs, offering insights into the practical implications and methodologies behind AI-driven investment strategies. Weldon Rice introduces two specific ETFs during the discussion: the...

In this episode of "Behind the Ticker," host Brad Roth welcomes David LaValle, a notable figure in the ETF industry and a current leader at Grayscale, the premier digital currency asset manager. The discussion provides an in-depth look at the intersection of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and digital assets, highlighting LaValle's significant contributions and Grayscale's innovative efforts in this space. Background and Industry Experience: David LaValle shares his extensive experience in the...

Special Live From Exchange ETF Series In this live and in-person episode of "Behind the Ticker," host Brad Roth welcomes Keri Riemer and Hazel Doyle to explore the evolving landscape of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) from both a U.S. and European perspective. This engaging conversation offers a deep dive into the intricacies of ETFs, their legal frameworks, and the burgeoning growth within the industry. Keri Riemer, with a rich background in corporate law, asset management, and regulatory...

Adam Curran shares his background growing up in a household focused on money and his journey to starting his own financial planning firm. He introduces the God Bless America ETF, which aims to provide conservative investors with an investment option that aligns with their values. He explains the screening process for selecting companies based on their political and social activism. Curran also discusses the weighting and selection of holdings within the ETF and the challenges of marketing the...

In this conversation, Brad interviews Todd Rosenbluth, an industry veteran and current member of VettaFi. They discuss Todd's background, VettaFi's business, and the upcoming Exchange conference. Todd shares his insights on the future of the ETF industry and offers advice for new ETF issuers. The conversation highlights the collaborative nature of the ETF community and emphasizes the importance of ongoing engagement and communication. Todd provides information on where to learn more about...

The guest on this episode of the "Behind the Ticker" podcast was Matt Barry, head of product management and ETF capital markets at Touchstone Investments. Touchstone is a $25 billion mutual fund manager that has historically focused on active management strategies. As Matt explained, Touchstone aims to beat benchmarks by looking meaningfully different than the benchmarks, using high conviction best ideas from 15 different subadvisors across various strategies. Seeing the continued growth in...

In this episode, we are joined joined by Andrew Chanin, Co-Founder and CEO of ProcureAM. They discuss Andrew's background in financial services and how he came to found Procure, focusing on their decision to build their own ETF infrastructure and unique suite of product. Andrew provides an overview of Procure's two flagship ETFs - UFO, which offers exposure to the global space industry, and FIXT, which provides exposure to disaster recovery stocks. He explains the methodology behind the...

In this episode of Behind the Ticker, Brad invites Yuri Khodjamirian, CIO at Temma Capital Management, to discuss their actively managed ETF focused on monopolies and oligopolies. (TICKER: TOLL). Yuri shares his background in finance and how he eventually became CIO at Temma. He talks about his interests outside of work, like exercising and reading widely across different topics. They discuss the key sources of competitive advantage for monopolies, including non-replicable physical...

Ragen Stienke, founder of Ballast Asset Management, joined the Behind the Ticker podcast to discuss his 30+ years of experience in small and mid-cap investing. Ragen got his start in the 1990s at Arthur Anderson's business valuation group before working at UBS and later founding a SMID strategy at Westwood. In 2015, he started Ballast focused on small and mid-caps, offering both SMAs and their Small/Mid Cap ETF called MGMT. Ragen aims to turn alpha generation into a process focused on...

Episode 23 of Behind the Ticker features guest Steve Cook, Head of ETFs at Harbor Capital Advisors. Join us as we discuss Harbor's suite of ETF products and the commodity ETF Hedger (ticker: HGER). In this episode, Steve provides background on his experience in the ETF industry and Harbor Capital's evolution into the ETF space. He discusses Harbor's manager vetting process and bringing unique active strategies to the ETF wrapper. Steve then dives into the motivation behind launching HGER,...

In this episode of Behind the Ticker, we sit down with Katie Stockton, founder and managing partner of Fairlead Strategies, to delve into the philosophy and mechanics behind the TACK investment strategy and explore the offerings of her firm. With her vast experience and a unique perspective on market trends, Stockton discusses the foundations of technical analysis that underpin the TACK strategy. She elaborates on the importance of a disciplined, long-term approach, emphasizing how TACK's...

Join us for an insightful episode as we dive into the fascinating world of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) with a true industry veteran, Will Rhind. With over two decades of experience in the ETF arena, Will has carved a unique path by focusing on providing investors with high-conviction stock positions through innovative and disruptive ETF investments. GraniteShares, Will's brainchild, boasts a diverse ETF suite covering everything from commodities to income, equities, and leveraged single...

In Episode 20, we feature Paul Weisbruch from GTS, a prominent player in the financial industry. GTS specializes in trading over 30,000 different financial instruments globally, catering to a diverse clientele that includes leading financial institutions and public companies. Their approach is built on state-of-the-art proprietary technology and a team of seasoned professionals, which allows them to offer execution and liquidity solutions, even during volatile market conditions. As one of the...

In Episode 19, we welcome Kyle Wiggs, the founder and CEO of UX Wealth Partners, a platform known for its utilization of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in investment technologies. This episode provides insights into the services and technologies offered by UX Wealth Partners to Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs). We explore how UX Wealth Partners employs its technology to offer solutions that go beyond traditional asset management platforms, providing tools and resources...

In Episode 18, we're joined by John Davi and Frank Tedesco from Astoria Advisors, who have just introduced their second ETF, ROE - US Quality Kings. We delve deep into the current state of the U.S. stock market and explore the intricacies of the ROE strategy. Astoria's US Quality Kings ETF is an actively managed Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) designed to pursue long-term capital growth. It achieves this by investing in a well-diversified portfolio of 100 high-quality U.S. large-cap and mid-cap...