In this episode of Trillions, Joel Weber and Eric Balchunas host Athanasios Psarofagis from Bloomberg Intelligence and Dave Nadig of ETF.com to discuss current trends and headlines in the ETF market. The roundtable discussion covers topics such as the increasing number of ETFs compared to individual stocks, the rise of passive ownership and its complexities, the concentration of market value in the "Magnificent Seven" tech companies, Vanguard's push into active ETFs, the tokenization of assets using blockchain technology, and the evolving considerations of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors in investment, including the surprising inclusion of nuclear weapons in some ESG funds. The guests offer diverse perspectives, debating the implications of these trends on the ETF industry and investment strategies.
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