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The Inside ETFs Podcast: Agriculture Investing with Teucrium’s Sal Gilbertie

The Inside ETFs Podcast: Agriculture Investing with Teucrium’s Sal Gilbertie

Given the backdrop of market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, agriculture and energy commodities have moved to center stage as investors remain focused on inflationary pressure alongside price volatility.

In this episode, Douglas Yones, Head of Exchange Traded Products at the New York Stock Exchange, is joined by Sal Gilbertie, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Teucrium. Sal discusses the agricultural side of ETF investments, sharing how and why he decided to build an ETF franchise focused on the opportunities in commodities.

Douglas and Sal discuss:

  • The ETF commodities market
  • How the commodities market has changed over time and the impact that change has had on investment access, cost and trading
  • The case for considering agriculture products within a portfolio
  • The difference between the spot versus future markets and investor considerations when building a portfolio

Resources

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ETF Evolution Through the Pandemic with PIMCO’s David Braun

ETF Evolution Through the Pandemic with PIMCO’s David Braun

Throughout the substantial COVID-19 recession, and the equally aggressive bounceback, advisors have been forced to address market volatility and ensure prudent handling of clients’ portfolios. 

In this episode, Douglas Yones, Head of Exchange Traded Products at the New York Stock Exchange, is joined by David Braun, Head of US Financial Institutions Portfolio Management and senior member of the portfolio management team at PIMCO. David shares how PIMCO provides information to investors and advisors, revealing how the market has evolved and the recession we experienced during COVID-19.

Douglas and David discuss: 

  • How PIMCO outperforms their benchmarks
  • How PIMCO benefits financial advisors through their ETF expertise
  • The impact of recent market volatility on ETFs and other diversified portfolios
  • What lessons can be learned from past recessions
  • The long-term impacts of core inflation on investors

Resources

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The Future Of Finance and ETFs with Grayscale’s David LaValle

The Future Of Finance and ETFs with Grayscale’s David LaValle

Over the past several decades, technology has become increasingly present in all aspects of life. Investments and finance will be no different as technology continues to integrate our lives more each year.

In this episode, Douglas Yones, Head of Exchange Traded Products at the New York Stock Exchange, is joined by David LaValle, the global head of ETFs at Grayscale Investments. David shares his knowledge of ETFs, starting from his first experience trading ETFs on the Floor of the Exchange, to his current role building ETFs for Grayscale Investments. He reveals why Grayscale, the world’s largest asset manager of digital assets, entered the ETF market, how technology and finance are becoming intertwined, and what the future of investments holds for advisors and their clients.

Douglas and David discuss: 

  • What drives to many investors into the world of ETFs
  • How advisors should choose ETFs for their clients
  • What the future holds for investors and advisors
  • Why Grayscale entered the ETF market
  • The integration of technology and finance for the future of investments

Resources

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The Inside ETFs Podcast: The Impact of the Pandemic on ETFs with Michael Arone

The Inside ETFs Podcast: The Impact of the Pandemic on ETFs with Michael Arone

2021 was a year to be attentive to market trends for many ETF investors. But what have investors learned as we approach 2022? Will trends change in the new year?

In this episode, Douglas Yones, Head of Exchange Traded Products at the New York Stock Exchange, is joined by Michael Arone, Chief Investment Strategist and Managing Director at State Street Global Advisors. Michael reveals how the pandemic has impacted the way investors and advisors are building their portfolios, and shares his opinions on enhancing your portfolio as new variants emerge. He shares his personal preferences for ETFs and inflation beneficiaries, discussing both positive and negative aspects of the investments.

Michael discusses: 

  • His recommendations for asset allocation as the new year approaches
  • Lessons learned about ETF investing throughout the pandemic
  • Strategies advisors can utilize with their clients after a year of volatility
  • The truth about inflation beneficiaries
  • How investors should be approaching international markets in 2022

Resources: WealthManagement.com | Douglas Yones, ChFC® | State Street Global Advisors | Michael Arone