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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32 minDavid 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…
36 minRaymond Micaletti
Relative Sentiment Technologies - MOOD ETF
Raymond Micaletti built the MOOD ETF around a single idea: institutions consistently outperform retail traders, and you…
35 minSam 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…
38 minSeth Cogswell
Running Oak
In this episode of Behind the Ticker, Brad Roth speaks with Seth Cogswell, Portfolio Manager at Running Oak Capital, abo…
26 minEric 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…
25 minRyan Thomes
Hotchkis & Wiley
In this episode of Behind the Ticker, Brad Roth interviews Ryan Thomes, Co-Portfolio Manager at Hotchkis & Wiley, to dis…
24 minKirk McDonald
Argent Capital
In this episode of Behind the Ticker, host Brad Roth speaks with Kirk McDonald, Portfolio Manager at Argent Capital Mana…
25 minRob Thummel
Tortoise Capital
In this episode of Behind the Ticker, Brad Roth sits down with Rob Thummel, Senior Portfolio Manager at Tortoise Capital…
31 minBob Elliott
Unlimited Funds
In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Bob Elliott, co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Unlimited, discussed t…
26 minBrad Neuman
Alger
In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Brad Neuman, Director of Market Strategy and Portfolio Manager at Alger, joine…
36 minWayne Penello
NextGen EMP
In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Wayne Penello, founder of NextGen EMP, shared the fascinating journey that led…
30 minRob Harvey
DFA
In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Rob Harvey, Vice President at Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA), shared his pers…
29 minClark Allen
Horizon Investments
In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Clark Allen, Head of ETFs at Horizon Investments, shared his journey from publ…
32 minPaisley Nardini
Simplify
In a recent special edition of Behind the Ticker recorded live at the Exchange ETF Conference, Paisley Nardini, Vice Pre…
23 minMatt Kaufman
Calamos
In a recent special edition of Behind the Ticker recorded live at the Exchange ETF Conference, Matt Kaufman, Head of ETF…
31 minJeff Cullen
Schafer Cullen
In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Jeff Cullen, Managing Director at Schafer Cullen Capital Management, sat down…
26 minDan Petersen
New York Life
In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Dan Petersen, Head of Product Management at New York Life Investments, discuss…
23 minKirsten Chang
VettaFi
In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Kirsten Chang, Director of Editorial and Content at VettaFi, shared insights i…
25 minAdam Patti
VistaShares
In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Adam Patti, founder and CEO of VistaShares, discussed the launch of the VistaS…
31 minEmma Harper
Sage Advisory
n a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Emma Harper, a research analyst at Sage Advisory, shared insights from the firm…
32 minRob Arnott
Research Affiliates
In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Rob Arnott, founder and chairman of Research Affiliates, shared insights into…
23 minJohn 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…
26 minMike Loukas
TrueShares
In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Mike Loukas, CEO of TrueShares, shared insights into the firm’s journey and th…
28 minCatherine LeGraw
GMO
In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Catherine LeGraw, asset allocation strategist at GMO, shared insights into the…
46 minKevin Carter
EMQQ Global
In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, Kevin Carter, founder of EMQQ Global, shared his journey into investment manag…
24 minDavid Dziekanski- Quantify Funds
In a recent episode of Behind the Ticker, David Dziekanski, founder and CEO of Quantify Funds, introduced his firm’s fir…
63 minAi 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…
29 minAl 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…
27 minRaymond Holst
Practus
In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Raymond Holst from Practus LLP discussed the intricacies of 351 exchanges an…
25 minGarrett 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…
28 minBrett Eichenberger
Cohen & Co.
In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Brett Eichenberger from Cohen & Company discussed the intricacies of auditin…
26 minPetra Bakosova
Hull Tactical
In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Petra Bakosova from Hull Tactical discussed the unique approach behind the H…
27 minJoe Benoit
Grimes & Co.
In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Joe Benoit, portfolio manager at Grimes & Company, discussed the firm’s coll…
34 minDavid Allen
Octane Investments
In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” David Allen, CFA and founder of Octane Investments, discussed his background…
28 minFederico Brokate
21Shares
In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Federico Brokate, Head of U.S. Business at 21Shares, shared insights into th…
29 minNancy Davis
Quadratic Capital
In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Nancy Davis, founder and CIO of Quadratic Capital, discussed her journey fro…
36 minMike 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…
29 minSylvia Jablonski
Defiance ETFs
In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Sylvia Jablonski, CEO & CIO of Defiance ETFs, shared her background in finan…
24 minJames 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…
39 minSpringer 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…
33 minHoward Chan
Kurv Investment Management
In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Howard Chan, founder of Kurv Investment Management, discussed his unique app…
40 minJoanna Gallegos
BondBloxx
In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Joanna Gallegos, co-founder of BondBloxx, shares her extensive background in…
30 minTaylor Krystkowiak
ThemesETFs
In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Taylor Krystkowiak, co-founder of ThemesETFs, shared insights into his caree…
25 minWill Rhind
GraniteShares
In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Will Rhind, founder and CEO of GraniteShares, discussed the innovative appro…
30 minTim Kramer
CNIC Funds
In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Tim Kramer, founder of CNIC Funds, shares his extensive background in the en…
40 minMeb Faber
Cambria Investments
In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Meb Faber, CEO and CIO of Cambria Investments, shares insights into his care…
33 minJohn McHugh
WealthTrust Asset Management
In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” John McHugh, founder of WealthTrust Asset Management, shared his extensive e…
30 minAndrew Skatoff
Bancreek
In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Andrew Skatoff, founder of Bancreek, shared insights into his journey and th…
34 minDanielle Gilbert
Panagram
In a recent episode of “Behind the Ticker,” Danielle Gilbert, head of business development at Panagram, discusses her ca…
31 minYang 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…
25 minBurke Ashenden
Innovator ETFs
In a recent episode of "Behind the Ticker," Burke Ashenden, Head of Capital Markets at Innovator ETFs, delves into the u…
34 minJerry Parker
Chesapeake Capital
In a recent episode of "Behind the Ticker," Jerry Parker, founder of Chesapeake Capital an industry veteran in trend fol…
31 minBob Elliott
HFND
In a recent episode of "Behind the Ticker," Bob Elliott, founder of Unlimited and former employee at Bridgewater Associa…
41 minAndrew Beer
DBMF
In a recent episode of "Behind the Ticker," Andrew Beer, an established figure in the hedge fund and ETF industries, sha…
32 minMatt Kaufman
Calamos / CPSM
In a recent episode of "Behind the Ticker," host Brad delves into the innovative financial products from Calamos with gu…
23 minJason Hsu
Rayliant
In this episode of "Behind the Ticker," host Brad Roth sits down with Jason Hsu, co-founder of Rayliant, to discuss the…
28 minGreg Reid
Westwood MDST
The podcast episode of "Behind the Ticker" featuring Greg Reid, the president of Real Assets at Westwood, offers a detai…
25 minKim 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…
12 minSimeon Hyman
ProShares
In the latest episode of Behind the Ticker, Brad Roth engages with Simeon Hyman from ProShares, delving into the intrica…
17 minDodd Kittsley
Davis Funds
In this episode of "Behind the Ticker," Brad Roth engages with Dodd Kittsley from Davis Funds to explore their ETFs and…
23 minSal Esposito
Zacks
The episode of "Behind the Ticker" features Sal Esposito from Zacks, focusing on two of their ETFs: ZECP (Earnings Consi…
26 minJohan Grahn
Allianz
The podcast episode of "Behind the Ticker," hosted by Brad Roth, features Johan Grahn from Allianz discussing the intrig…
24 minWeldon Rice
QRAFT Ai
In the episode of "Behind the Ticker," Brad Roth and Weldon Rice from Qraft Technologies discuss the integration of arti…
31 minDavid LaValle
Grayscale / GBTC
In this episode of "Behind the Ticker," host Brad Roth welcomes David LaValle, a notable figure in the ETF industry and…
29 minKeri 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…
49 minAdam Curran
YALL
Adam Curran shares his background growing up in a household focused on money and his journey to starting his own financi…
31 minTodd Rosenbluth
VettaFi / Exchange ETF
In this conversation, Brad interviews Todd Rosenbluth, an industry veteran and current member of VettaFi. They discuss T…
25 minMatt Barry
Touchstone Funds
The guest on this episode of the "Behind the Ticker" podcast was Matt Barry, head of product management and ETF capital…
38 minAndrew 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…
34 minYuri Khodjamirian
Tema ETFs / TOLL
In this episode of Behind the Ticker, Brad invites Yuri Khodjamirian, CIO at Temma Capital Management, to discuss their…
25 minRagen 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…
34 minSteve 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…
43 minKatie Stockton
Fairlead Strategies & TACK
In this episode of Behind the Ticker, we sit down with Katie Stockton, founder and managing partner of Fairlead Strategi…
27 minWill Rhind
Graniteshares
Join us for an insightful episode as we dive into the fascinating world of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) with a true indu…
36 minPaul Weisbruch
GTS
In Episode 20, we feature Paul Weisbruch from GTS, a prominent player in the financial industry. GTS specializes in trad…
33 minKyle 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…
30 minJohn 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…
42 minElysabeth Alfano
EATV
Episode 17 showcases Elysabeth Alfano, an influential figure in the world of food systems transformation. She is the fou…
46 minRyan Pannell
DIP
Introducing Ryan Pannell, CEO of Kaiju ETF Advisors. Ryan Pannell is the focus of Episode 16, where he talks about his j…
33 minAlejandro Garza
AZTD
Episode 15 of Behind the Ticker features Alejandro Garza, the Founder and Portfolio Manager of Aztlan Equity Management.…
30 minDavid Schulhof
MUSQ
Episode 14 features David Schulhof the CEO and Portfolio Manager of MUSQ, The Global Music Industry ETF. David is an Ame…
40 minAdam Eagleston
Formidable / FORH
Episode 13 features Adam Eaglston, the Chief Investment Officer of Formidable Asset Management. Formidable is an active…
44 minNeil Azous
Rareview / RSEE
In this Episode we talk with Neil Azous founder of Rareview Capital. Rareview Capital works with advisors to help develo…
42 minJohn Forlines
Donoghue Forlines / DFRA
Episode 11, features John Forlines III, the Chief Investment Officer of Donoghue Forlines. Donoghue Forlines is a tactic…
41 minJohn Davi
Astoria Advisors / PPI
In Episode 10, we welcome John Davi, the Founder of Astoria Advisors. Astoria Advisors maintains a variety of strategies…
40 minMichael Gayed
RORO / JOJO
Welcome to episode 9 of Behind the Ticker. In this episode, our special guest is Michael Gayed, the portfolio manager of…
47 minMichael Venuto
Tidal & BLOK
Welcome to episode 8 of Behind the Ticker. In this episode, our special guest is Mike Venuto, the portfolio manager of $…
27 minDan Cupkovic
Black SWAN
Introducing Dan Cupcovic, the Portfolio Manager behind BlackSwan's strategy. Discover how this partner at Cerity Partner…
31 minDavid 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 minDave Mazza
CHAT ETF
Welcome to episode 5, where we hear from Dave Mazza, the Chief Strategy Officer for Roundhill Investments. Dave talks ab…
40 minGarrett Stevens
Exchange Traded Concepts
Episode 4 of Behind the Ticker features a conversation with Garrett Stevens, founder of Exchange Traded Concepts (ETC).…
37 minDaniel 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…
38 minPatricia Lizarraga
WCEO ETF
In this episode, host Brad Roth interviews Patricia Lizarraga, CEO of Hypatia Capital and portfolio manager for WCEO, an…
45 minTommy Mancuso
The BAD ETF
The Behind the Ticker podcast premiere episode features a dynamic conversation between host Brad Roth, and Tommy Mancuso…
1 minIntroduction to Behind the Ticker
Welcome to Behind the Ticker. This show will uncover the inter-workings of the ETF industry. We will interview Portfolio…
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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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