Cls's The Weighing Machine

As investors increasingly seek to optimize their portfolios and adapt to changing market conditions, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have emerged as an effective and rapidly evolving investment vehicle. While ETFs have proven superior to traditional mutual funds, they have also ushered in a new era of opportunities and challenges for investors, financial advisors, and the industry.In this episode, Rusty and Robyn talk with Mike Akins, Founding Partner at ETF Action. Mike has over 20 years of financial industry experience spanning multiple disciplines. Before founding ETF Action, Mike served as SVP and Head of ETFs at ALPS Advisors, overseeing all aspects of the $15 billion ALPS ETF Trust. Throughout his career, Mike has held various management positions in product development, research and data analytics, risk management, compliance, audit, and operations. Mike talks to Rusty and Robyn about how to navigate the ETF marketplace, covering topics such as the growth and future of the ETF industry, the historical and