According to @EricBalchunas, Bloomberg’s ETF IQ is scheduled today at 12:30 pm to debate index top-heaviness, shiny objects, IBIT holders, and financial engineering, with a Vanguard segment on VGHY, and it can be streamed via Bloomberg Live US at bloomberg.com/live/us, source: @EricBalchunas. For crypto-focused traders, the explicit inclusion of IBIT holders makes this directly relevant to Bitcoin ETF positioning and BTC-linked exposure, source: @EricBalchunas. For cross-asset traders, the VGHY segment flags a discussion on high-yield ETF dynamics that are pertinent to credit risk sentiment and liquidity conditions, source: @EricBalchunas.

According to @EricBalchunas, he wagered on ETF IQ that U.S. small caps will lag large caps through year-end 2025, signaling a bearish small-cap versus large-cap relative view. Source: @EricBalchunas on X, Sep 8, 2025. This view maps to favoring S&P 500 large-cap exposure over Russell 2000 small-cap exposure, typically tracked via SPY versus IWM for relative performance. Source: State Street Global Advisors, SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) fund description; iShares, iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) fund description. Crypto traders should note that Bitcoin has shown periods of elevated correlation with U.S. equities since 2020, making equity leadership trends a relevant risk indicator for digital assets. Source: International Monetary Fund, Crypto Prices Move More in Sync With Stocks, 2022.

According to Eric Balchunas, Victor Haghani from Elm, formerly of LTCM, joined ETF IQ alongside Vanguard to discuss current ETF trends and market strategies. Insights from Haghani, known for his expertise in quantitative finance, could provide traders with valuable perspectives on ETF performance and risk management strategies. Vanguard's participation adds depth to the discussion, offering insights into long-term investment strategies. This session is crucial for traders looking to optimize their ETF portfolios amidst market volatility.