This week on Exchange Traded Fridays, etf.com Senior Analyst Sumit Roy sits down with the etf.com team to unpack a whirlwind of market action.
From crypto ETFs going mainstream and a surge in leveraged fund launches to the market views of investing legends Ray Dalio and Warren Buffett and a jaw-dropping collapse in copper prices, you don’t want to miss this exciting episode!
Stories Referenced
Crypto ETFs’ Unstoppable Move Into the Mainstream by Ron Day
Leveraged ETF Launches Leap as Investors Embrace Risk by Ron Day
GLD, IBIT in Focus as Dalio Ups Gold, Bitcoin Exposure by Kent Thune, CFP
OMAH Trends as ‘Buffett Indicator’ Flashes Warning Signs by Kent Thune, CFP
Copper ETF Plunges After Trump's 50% Tariff Executive Order by DJ Shaw
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7/25/25 - Mag 7 Out Front; Market Climbs a Wall of Worry
This week, the gang at etf.com dives into earnings from Tesla Inc. (TSLA) and Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), reflects on how the Mag 7 stocks have pushed the rest of the S&P 500 to second-class status and discusses a bold statement from Ric Edelman, who says the 60/40 portfolio strategy is dead. Finally, we take note of the giddiness around Ethereum and climb the wall of worry as stocks reach record highs.
This week, President Donald Trump floated the idea of allowing private assets to U.S. retirement accounts and once again threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Meanwhile, cryptocurrencies are on a roll, as large Ether ETF inflows coincide with "Crypto Week."
The etf.com editorial team parses what all this means for ETF investors and plays a round of "Flirt, Marry or Kill" in the latest edition of Exchange Traded Fridays.
Stories Referenced
ETFs to Play Big Role as Private Equity Arrives in 401(k)s by Ron Day
Nvidia Breaks Out, but Leveraged ETF NVDL Lags Behind by Sumit Roy
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6/27/25 - Crude Oil Fakeout; New ETFs Bring New Risks
This week, the editorial team examines oil's surprising resilience to higher prices amid the conflict in the Middle East, and we look at the growing risks associated with certain types of new ETFs. Plus, stick around for an interview with Scott Davis, head of ETFs at Capital Group.
We're off Friday, July 4th, but we'll return the following Friday with a fresh episode.
Stories Referenced
Oil ETFs Down Despite Surging Middle East Tensions by Sumit Roy
Crude Oil Price Volatility Offers a Lesson for ETF Investors by Kent Thune, CFP
New ETFs Arrive With Fewer Stocks, More Risk By Ron Day
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6/20/25 - Exploring the Vast Fixed-Income ETF Market
This week, the etf.com team published a special series of articles focused on fixed income—specifically, fixed-income ETFs.
And in today's podcast, each member of the team discusses what they learned while writing their story. Every story examines a different area of the bond market, such as international bond ETFs or active bond ETFs, and we talk about the most interesting findings from each.
Plus, stick around for an interview with Matt Brill, senior portfolio manager and head of North American investment grade credit at Invesco.
Stories Referenced
Active Bond ETF Assets Surge Amid Market Volatility by DJ Shaw
Seeking Safety: Ultra-Short-Term Bond ETFs Quietly Surge by Sumit Roy
5 Best International Bond ETFs for 2025 by Kent Thune, CFP
How Are the 5 Biggest Fixed-Income ETFs Performing in 2025? By Ron Day
Exchange Traded Fridays is etf.com's flagship podcast about all things ETF! Tune in as etf.com reporters, analysts, and expert guests break down the week's most relevant topics for investor portfolios. From the latest trends to breaking news, this podcast is a must-listen show about everything you need to know about investing in ETFs.
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