ETF Pulse

8/6/25 - ETF Flows Strongest in July; SEC Update Catapults Crypto

In this new episode of ETF Pulse, etf.com Editor-in-Chief Kristin Myers and NovaDius Wealth Management President Nate Geraci discuss ETF inflows in July, including record high inflows for the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK). The two hosts also dive into research on thematic ETFs, which shows investors might be missing out on gains. They also cover the latest in crypto news, including rule changes from the SEC and a filing from the major exchanges that will shorten the approval time for crypto funds.

7/30/25 - SBIL Controversy; SEC Delays Bitwise Crypto Launch

In this new episode of ETF Pulse, etf.com Editor-in-Chief Kristin Myers and NovaDius Wealth Management President Nate Geraci discuss the recent controversy surrounding Simplify's use of the Simplify Government Money Market ETF (SBIL) [https://www.etf.com/SBIL] as the cash management sleeve inside several of its other ETFs. Simplify says this use of the fund is a new innovative way to introduce efficiency while others claim it's a grab for more fees.  The two also discuss the SEC's delay [https://www.etf.com/sections/news/sec-stays-bitwise-crypto-etf-launch-despite-approval] of the launch of a Bitwise cryptocurrency ETF, despite already gaining approval from the regulator.  Kristin and Nate later chat about so-called "Boomer candy" funds that have gained popularity: option-income ETFs and defined volatility funds.

7/23/25 - GENIUS Act Boosts Crypto; New ETF Invests in Arctic Circle

In this new episode of ETF Pulse, etf.com Editor-in-Chief Kristin Myers and NovaDius Wealth Management President Nate Geraci discuss a new ETF [https://www.etf.com/sections/etf-watch/glaciershares-files-new-arctic-circle-focused-fund] from GlacierShares that lets you invest in the Arctic Circle as niche ETFs are on the rise. The two hosts also discuss the GENIUS Act, recently signed [https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/07/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-signs-genius-act-into-law/] by President Donald Trump, which has helped boosted cryptocurrency performance. Ether ETFs have seen record high inflows [https://www.etf.com/sections/features/spot-ethereum-etfs-effervescent-1-year-anniversary] while XRP prices have soared [https://www.etf.com/sections/news/xrp-etfs-perfect-storm-meteoric-rise].

7/9/25 - Tariffs, ARK Buffer ETFs & Trump's Newest Crypto ETF Filing

In this new episode of ETF Pulse, etf.com Editor-in-Chief Kristin Myers and NovaDius Wealth Management President Nate Geraci discuss the retreat markets have made from record highs thanks to Trump's latest tariff threat [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-09/copper-futures-in-london-drop-after-trump-plan-50-import-tariff]. The two hosts also discuss the new suite of buffer ETFs [https://www.etf.com/sections/etf-watch/ark-invest-files-4-new-structured-etfs] from ARK Invest, which will effectively offer downside protection to the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) [https://www.etf.com/ARKK], a volatile fund that has seen billions in outflows and millions in losses. The pair tackle the latest news in the crypto space, from the SEC creating a new framework around crypto ETFs, to Trump Media's latest crypto ETF filing [https://www.etf.com/sections/etf-watch/trump-media-files-new-5-asset-crypto-etf].

7/2/25 - Government Grift ETF; Edelman Floats 40% Crypto Allocation

In this new episode of ETF Pulse, etf.com Editor-in-Chief Kristin Myers and ETF Store President Nate Geraci discuss the latest filing from Tuttle Capital Management that will enable investors to cash in [https://www.etf.com/sections/news/new-etf-filing-aims-capitalize-government-grift] on government "grift." The two hosts also discuss Ric Edelman's recommendation [https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/27/bitcoin-hodl-ric-edelman-wants-10percent-40percent-portfolio-crypto.html] that investors allocate up to 40% to cryptocurrency in their portfolios.  To wrap up the episode, Kristin and Nate share their predictions for the top trends for the second half of the year.