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Behind the Ticker

Real conversations with the people building some of today's most innovative ETFs — strategy, structure, and the stories behind each fund.

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David Auerbach - Hoya Capital - HOMZ & RIET32 min

David Auerbach

Hoya Capital - HOMZ & RIET

David Auerbach, CIO of Hoya Capital, spent over a decade trading REITs at Green Street Advisors in Dallas before getting…

·32 min
Raymond Micaletti - Relative Sentiment Technologies - MOOD ETF36 min

Raymond Micaletti

Relative Sentiment Technologies - MOOD ETF

Raymond Micaletti built the MOOD ETF around a single idea: institutions consistently outperform retail traders, and you…

·36 min
Sam Rahman & John McNamara - Hedgeye Asset Managment 35 min

Sam Rahman & John McNamara

Hedgeye Asset Managment

Sam Rahman and John McNamara joined Brad to discuss the launch and philosophy behind the HGRO ETF. Hedgeye, originally b…

·35 min
Seth Cogswell - Running Oak38 min

Seth Cogswell

Running Oak

In this episode of Behind the Ticker, Brad Roth speaks with Seth Cogswell, Portfolio Manager at Running Oak Capital, abo…

·38 min
Eric Lutton - Sound Income Strategies26 min

Eric Lutton

Sound Income Strategies

In this episode, Brad sits down with Eric Lutton, CIO of Sound Income Strategies, to discuss the firm’s actively managed…

·26 min
Ryan Thomes - Hotchkis & Wiley25 min

Ryan Thomes

Hotchkis & Wiley

In this episode of Behind the Ticker, Brad Roth interviews Ryan Thomes, Co-Portfolio Manager at Hotchkis & Wiley, to dis…

·25 min
Kirk McDonald - Argent Capital24 min

Kirk McDonald

Argent Capital

In this episode of Behind the Ticker, host Brad Roth speaks with Kirk McDonald, Portfolio Manager at Argent Capital Mana…

·24 min
Rob Thummel - Tortoise Capital25 min

Rob Thummel

Tortoise Capital

In this episode of Behind the Ticker, Brad Roth sits down with Rob Thummel, Senior Portfolio Manager at Tortoise Capital…

·25 min
Bob Elliott - Unlimited Funds31 min

Bob Elliott

Unlimited Funds

In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Bob Elliott, co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Unlimited, discussed t…

·31 min
Brad Neuman - Alger26 min

Brad Neuman

Alger

In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Brad Neuman, Director of Market Strategy and Portfolio Manager at Alger, joine…

·26 min
Wayne Penello - NextGen EMP36 min

Wayne Penello

NextGen EMP

In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Wayne Penello, founder of NextGen EMP, shared the fascinating journey that led…

·36 min
Rob Harvey - DFA30 min

Rob Harvey

DFA

In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Rob Harvey, Vice President at Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA), shared his pers…

·30 min
Clark Allen - Horizon Investments29 min

Clark Allen

Horizon Investments

In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Clark Allen, Head of ETFs at Horizon Investments, shared his journey from publ…

·29 min
Paisley Nardini - Simplify32 min

Paisley Nardini

Simplify

In a recent special edition of Behind the Ticker recorded live at the Exchange ETF Conference, Paisley Nardini, Vice Pre…

·32 min
Matt Kaufman - Calamos23 min

Matt Kaufman

Calamos

In a recent special edition of Behind the Ticker recorded live at the Exchange ETF Conference, Matt Kaufman, Head of ETF…

·23 min
Jeff Cullen - Schafer Cullen31 min

Jeff Cullen

Schafer Cullen

In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Jeff Cullen, Managing Director at Schafer Cullen Capital Management, sat down…

·31 min
Dan Petersen - New York Life26 min

Dan Petersen

New York Life

In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Dan Petersen, Head of Product Management at New York Life Investments, discuss…

·26 min
Kirsten Chang - VettaFi23 min

Kirsten Chang

VettaFi

In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Kirsten Chang, Director of Editorial and Content at VettaFi, shared insights i…

·23 min
Adam Patti - VistaShares25 min

Adam Patti

VistaShares

In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Adam Patti, founder and CEO of VistaShares, discussed the launch of the VistaS…

·25 min
Emma Harper - Sage Advisory 31 min

Emma Harper

Sage Advisory

n a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Emma Harper, a research analyst at Sage Advisory, shared insights from the firm…

·31 min
Rob Arnott - Research Affiliates32 min

Rob Arnott

Research Affiliates

In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Rob Arnott, founder and chairman of Research Affiliates, shared insights into…

·32 min
John Davi - Astoria Advisors23 min

John Davi

Astoria Advisors

n a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, John Davi, founder and CIO of Astoria Advisors, discussed the firm's latest ETF…

·23 min
Mike Loukas - TrueShares26 min

Mike Loukas

TrueShares

In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Mike Loukas, CEO of TrueShares, shared insights into the firm’s journey and th…

·26 min
Catherine LeGraw - GMO 28 min

Catherine LeGraw

GMO

In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Catherine LeGraw, asset allocation strategist at GMO, shared insights into the…

·28 min
Kevin Carter - EMQQ Global46 min

Kevin Carter

EMQQ Global

In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Kevin Carter, founder of EMQQ Global, shared his journey into investment manag…

·46 min
David Dziekanski- Quantify Funds24 min

David Dziekanski- Quantify Funds

In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, David Dziekanski, founder and CEO of Quantify Funds, introduced his firm’s fir…

·24 min
Ai in Finance - UT CATT 2024 Global Analytics Conference - Kyle Wiggs, Suhir Holla, Tal Schwartz63 min

Ai in Finance

UT CATT 2024 Global Analytics Conference - Kyle Wiggs, Suhir Holla, Tal Schwartz

In a special edition of Behind the Ticker recorded at the UT CATT 2024 Global Analytics Conference, host Brad Roth moder…

·63 min
Al Chu - American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF - MGNR29 min

Al Chu

American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF - MGNR

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Al Chu, portfolio manager at Man GLG, discussed his role managing the Americ…

·29 min
Raymond Holst - Practus27 min

Raymond Holst

Practus

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Raymond Holst from Practus LLP discussed the intricacies of 351 exchanges an…

·27 min
Garrett Stevens & Rich Malinowski - Exchange Traded Concepts25 min

Garrett Stevens & Rich Malinowski

Exchange Traded Concepts

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Garrett Stevens and Rich Malinowski from Exchange Traded Concepts (ETC) disc…

·25 min
Brett Eichenberger - Cohen & Co. 28 min

Brett Eichenberger

Cohen & Co.

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Brett Eichenberger from Cohen & Company discussed the intricacies of auditin…

·28 min
Petra Bakosova - Hull Tactical26 min

Petra Bakosova

Hull Tactical

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Petra Bakosova from Hull Tactical discussed the unique approach behind the H…

·26 min
Joe Benoit - Grimes & Co.27 min

Joe Benoit

Grimes & Co.

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Joe Benoit, portfolio manager at Grimes & Company, discussed the firm’s coll…

·27 min
David Allen - Octane Investments34 min

David Allen

Octane Investments

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” David Allen, CFA and founder of Octane Investments, discussed his background…

·34 min
Federico Brokate - 21Shares28 min

Federico Brokate

21Shares

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Federico Brokate, Head of U.S. Business at 21Shares, shared insights into th…

·28 min
Nancy Davis - Quadratic Capital 29 min

Nancy Davis

Quadratic Capital

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Nancy Davis, founder and CIO of Quadratic Capital, discussed her journey fro…

·29 min
Mike Venuto - Tidal: The ETF Masters36 min

Mike Venuto

Tidal: The ETF Masters

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Mike Venuto, co-founder and CIO of Tidal Financial Group, shared insights in…

·36 min
Sylvia Jablonski - Defiance ETFs29 min

Sylvia Jablonski

Defiance ETFs

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Sylvia Jablonski, CEO & CIO of Defiance ETFs, shared her background in finan…

·29 min
James St. Aubin - Ocean Park Asset Management 24 min

James St. Aubin

Ocean Park Asset Management

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” James St. Aubin, Chief Investment Officer of Ocean Park Asset Management, sh…

·24 min
Springer Harris - Get ETF'd39 min

Springer Harris

Get ETF'd

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Springer Harris, the author of Get ETF’d: An Insider’s Guide to Starting and…

·39 min
Howard Chan - Kurv Investment Management 33 min

Howard Chan

Kurv Investment Management

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Howard Chan, founder of Kurv Investment Management, discussed his unique app…

·33 min
Joanna Gallegos - BondBloxx40 min

Joanna Gallegos

BondBloxx

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Joanna Gallegos, co-founder of BondBloxx, shares her extensive background in…

·40 min
Taylor Krystkowiak - ThemesETFs30 min

Taylor Krystkowiak

ThemesETFs

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Taylor Krystkowiak, co-founder of ThemesETFs, shared insights into his caree…

·30 min
Will Rhind - GraniteShares25 min

Will Rhind

GraniteShares

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Will Rhind, founder and CEO of GraniteShares, discussed the innovative appro…

·25 min
Tim Kramer - CNIC Funds30 min

Tim Kramer

CNIC Funds

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Tim Kramer, founder of CNIC Funds, shares his extensive background in the en…

·30 min
Meb Faber - Cambria Investments 40 min

Meb Faber

Cambria Investments

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Meb Faber, CEO and CIO of Cambria Investments, shares insights into his care…

·40 min
John McHugh - WealthTrust Asset Management 33 min

John McHugh

WealthTrust Asset Management

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” John McHugh, founder of WealthTrust Asset Management, shared his extensive e…

·33 min
Andrew Skatoff - Bancreek30 min

Andrew Skatoff

Bancreek

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Andrew Skatoff, founder of Bancreek, shared insights into his journey and th…

·30 min
Danielle Gilbert - Panagram 34 min

Danielle Gilbert

Panagram

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Danielle Gilbert, head of business development at Panagram, discusses her ca…

·34 min
Yang Tang - Arch Indicies / VWI31 min

Yang Tang

Arch Indicies / VWI

In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Yang Tang, co-founder of Arch Indices, discusses his career journey and the…

·31 min
Burke Ashenden - Innovator ETFs25 min

Burke Ashenden

Innovator ETFs

In a recent episode of "Behind the Ticker," Burke Ashenden, Head of Capital Markets at Innovator ETFs, delves into the u…

·25 min
Jerry Parker - Chesapeake Capital 34 min

Jerry Parker

Chesapeake Capital

In a recent episode of "Behind the Ticker," Jerry Parker, founder of Chesapeake Capital an industry veteran in trend fol…

·34 min
Bob Elliott - HFND31 min

Bob Elliott

HFND

In a recent episode of "Behind the Ticker," Bob Elliott, founder of Unlimited and former employee at Bridgewater Associa…

·31 min
Andrew Beer - DBMF41 min

Andrew Beer

DBMF

In a recent episode of "Behind the Ticker," Andrew Beer, an established figure in the hedge fund and ETF industries, sha…

·41 min
Matt Kaufman - Calamos / CPSM32 min

Matt Kaufman

Calamos / CPSM

In a recent episode of "Behind the Ticker," host Brad delves into the innovative financial products from Calamos with gu…

·32 min
Jason Hsu - Rayliant23 min

Jason Hsu

Rayliant

In this episode of "Behind the Ticker," host Brad Roth sits down with Jason Hsu, co-founder of Rayliant, to discuss the…

·23 min
Greg Reid - Westwood MDST28 min

Greg Reid

Westwood MDST

The podcast episode of "Behind the Ticker" featuring Greg Reid, the president of Real Assets at Westwood, offers a detai…

·28 min
Kim Mayer - GMO 25 min

Kim Mayer

GMO

In this episode of "Behind the Ticker," host Brad interviews Kim Mayer from GMO. Kim has been with GMO for over 18 years…

·25 min
Simeon Hyman - ProShares12 min

Simeon Hyman

ProShares

In the latest episode of Behind the Ticker, Brad Roth engages with Simeon Hyman from ProShares, delving into the intrica…

·12 min
Dodd Kittsley - Davis Funds17 min

Dodd Kittsley

Davis Funds

In this episode of "Behind the Ticker," Brad Roth engages with Dodd Kittsley from Davis Funds to explore their ETFs and…

·17 min
Sal Esposito - Zacks 23 min

Sal Esposito

Zacks

The episode of "Behind the Ticker" features Sal Esposito from Zacks, focusing on two of their ETFs: ZECP (Earnings Consi…

·23 min
Johan Grahn - Allianz 26 min

Johan Grahn

Allianz

The podcast episode of "Behind the Ticker," hosted by Brad Roth, features Johan Grahn from Allianz discussing the intrig…

·26 min
Weldon Rice - QRAFT Ai24 min

Weldon Rice

QRAFT Ai

In the episode of "Behind the Ticker," Brad Roth and Weldon Rice from Qraft Technologies discuss the integration of arti…

·24 min
David LaValle - Grayscale / GBTC31 min

David LaValle

Grayscale / GBTC

In this episode of "Behind the Ticker," host Brad Roth welcomes David LaValle, a notable figure in the ETF industry and…

·31 min
Keri Riemer & Hazel Doyle - K&L Gates29 min

Keri Riemer & Hazel Doyle

K&L Gates

Special Live From Exchange ETF SeriesIn this live and in-person episode of "Behind the Ticker," host Brad Roth welcomes…

·29 min
Adam Curran - YALL49 min

Adam Curran

YALL

Adam Curran shares his background growing up in a household focused on money and his journey to starting his own financi…

·49 min
Todd Rosenbluth - VettaFi / Exchange ETF31 min

Todd Rosenbluth

VettaFi / Exchange ETF

In this conversation, Brad interviews Todd Rosenbluth, an industry veteran and current member of VettaFi. They discuss T…

·31 min
Matt Barry - Touchstone Funds25 min

Matt Barry

Touchstone Funds

The guest on this episode of the "Behind the Ticker" podcast was Matt Barry, head of product management and ETF capital…

·25 min
Andrew Chanin - ProcureAM / UFO & FIXT38 min

Andrew Chanin

ProcureAM / UFO & FIXT

In this episode, we are joined joined by Andrew Chanin, Co-Founder and CEO of ProcureAM. They discuss Andrew's backgroun…

·38 min
Yuri Khodjamirian - Tema ETFs / TOLL34 min

Yuri Khodjamirian

Tema ETFs / TOLL

In this episode of Behind the Ticker, Brad invites Yuri Khodjamirian, CIO at Temma Capital Management, to discuss their…

·34 min
Ragen Stienke - Ballast Asset Management / MGMT25 min

Ragen Stienke

Ballast Asset Management / MGMT

Ragen Stienke, founder of Ballast Asset Management, joined the Behind the Ticker podcast to discuss his 30+ years of exp…

·25 min
Steve Cook - Harbor Funds34 min

Steve Cook

Harbor Funds

Episode 23 of Behind the Ticker features guest Steve Cook, Head of ETFs at Harbor Capital Advisors. Join us as we discus…

·34 min
Katie Stockton - Fairlead Strategies & TACK43 min

Katie Stockton

Fairlead Strategies & TACK

In this episode of Behind the Ticker, we sit down with Katie Stockton, founder and managing partner of Fairlead Strategi…

·43 min
Will Rhind - Graniteshares27 min

Will Rhind

Graniteshares

Join us for an insightful episode as we dive into the fascinating world of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) with a true indu…

·27 min
Paul Weisbruch - GTS36 min

Paul Weisbruch

GTS

In Episode 20, we feature Paul Weisbruch from GTS, a prominent player in the financial industry. GTS specializes in trad…

·36 min
Kyle Wiggs - UX Wealth 33 min

Kyle Wiggs

UX Wealth

In Episode 19, we welcome Kyle Wiggs, the founder and CEO of UX Wealth Partners, a platform known for its utilization of…

·33 min
John Davi & Frank Tedesco - ROE30 min

John Davi & Frank Tedesco

ROE

In Episode 18, we're joined by John Davi and Frank Tedesco from Astoria Advisors, who have just introduced their second…

·30 min
Elysabeth Alfano - EATV42 min

Elysabeth Alfano

EATV

Episode 17 showcases Elysabeth Alfano, an influential figure in the world of food systems transformation. She is the fou…

·42 min
Ryan Pannell - DIP46 min

Ryan Pannell

DIP

Introducing Ryan Pannell, CEO of Kaiju ETF Advisors. Ryan Pannell is the focus of Episode 16, where he talks about his j…

·46 min
Alejandro Garza - AZTD33 min

Alejandro Garza

AZTD

Episode 15 of Behind the Ticker features Alejandro Garza, the Founder and Portfolio Manager of Aztlan Equity Management.…

·33 min
David Schulhof - MUSQ30 min

David Schulhof

MUSQ

Episode 14 features David Schulhof the CEO and Portfolio Manager of MUSQ, The Global Music Industry ETF. David is an Ame…

·30 min
Adam Eagleston - Formidable / FORH40 min

Adam Eagleston

Formidable / FORH

Episode 13 features Adam Eaglston, the Chief Investment Officer of Formidable Asset Management. Formidable is an active…

·40 min
Neil Azous - Rareview / RSEE44 min

Neil Azous

Rareview / RSEE

In this Episode we talk with Neil Azous founder of Rareview Capital. Rareview Capital works with advisors to help develo…

·44 min
John Forlines - Donoghue Forlines / DFRA42 min

John Forlines

Donoghue Forlines / DFRA

Episode 11, features John Forlines III, the Chief Investment Officer of Donoghue Forlines. Donoghue Forlines is a tactic…

·42 min
John Davi - Astoria Advisors / PPI41 min

John Davi

Astoria Advisors / PPI

In Episode 10, we welcome John Davi, the Founder of Astoria Advisors. Astoria Advisors maintains a variety of strategies…

·41 min
Michael Gayed - RORO / JOJO40 min

Michael Gayed

RORO / JOJO

Welcome to episode 9 of Behind the Ticker. In this episode, our special guest is Michael Gayed, the portfolio manager of…

·40 min
Michael Venuto - Tidal & BLOK47 min

Michael Venuto

Tidal & BLOK

Welcome to episode 8 of Behind the Ticker. In this episode, our special guest is Mike Venuto, the portfolio manager of $…

·47 min
Dan Cupkovic - Black SWAN 27 min

Dan Cupkovic

Black SWAN

Introducing Dan Cupcovic, the Portfolio Manager behind BlackSwan's strategy. Discover how this partner at Cerity Partner…

·27 min
David Cohen - HANDLS Indexes 31 min

David Cohen

HANDLS Indexes

In episode 6, we speak with David Cohen the Co-Founder of the HANDLS Indexes. David is an industry veteran and has been…

·31 min
Dave Mazza - CHAT ETF31 min

Dave Mazza

CHAT ETF

Welcome to episode 5, where we hear from Dave Mazza, the Chief Strategy Officer for Roundhill Investments. Dave talks ab…

·31 min
Garrett Stevens - Exchange Traded Concepts 40 min

Garrett Stevens

Exchange Traded Concepts

Episode 4 of Behind the Ticker features a conversation with Garrett Stevens, founder of Exchange Traded Concepts (ETC).…

·40 min
Daniel Snover - ARP ETF37 min

Daniel Snover

ARP ETF

Welcome to episode 3, where we hear from Daniel Snover, the founder of PMV Capital and portfolio manager of the ARP ETF…

·37 min
Patricia Lizarraga - WCEO ETF38 min

Patricia Lizarraga

WCEO ETF

In this episode, host Brad Roth interviews Patricia Lizarraga, CEO of Hypatia Capital and portfolio manager for WCEO, an…

·38 min
Tommy Mancuso - The BAD ETF45 min

Tommy Mancuso

The BAD ETF

The Behind the Ticker podcast premiere episode features a dynamic conversation between host Brad Roth, and Tommy Mancuso…

·45 min
Introduction to Behind the Ticker1 min

Introduction to Behind the Ticker

Welcome to Behind the Ticker. This show will uncover the inter-workings of the ETF industry. We will interview Portfolio…

·1 min

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Behind the Ticker is a podcast hosted by Brad Roth, Founder and CIO of THOR Financial Technologies. The show features in-depth conversations with the people building today's most innovative ETFs — covering strategy, structure, and the stories behind each fund. It has over 94 episodes.

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