Innovations in ETF Investing: A Deep Dive with Mike Venuto, Tidal’s CIO

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Mike Venuto, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Tidal Financial Group, to discuss the fascinating world of ETFs. Tidal Financial is a leading ETF investment technology platform, managing over $29 billion in assets across 183 ETFs, including popular brands like YieldMax, Defiance, Amplify, Sofi, and Cambria.

Mike shares insights into the latest ETF innovations, the growing active ETF landscape, and the introduction of two F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence Retire Early) focused ETFs—FIRS and FIRI. We also explore Tidal's unique approach to portfolio management, compliance, and strategy, as well as their role in supporting thematic ETFs such as CCSO, ETHO, and JSTC.

Learn how Tidal helps investors align their portfolios with their values, the rise of Dividend and REIT ETFs, and the story behind YieldMax ETFs like TSLY and YMAX. If you’re curious about the future of ETFs or thinking about launching your own, this is a must-watch!

🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment below if you own any Tidal ETFs or have questions for Mike!

⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Tidal ETFs
01:00 CIO Mike Venuto’s Background
01:21 Welcome Mike and all about Tidal
04:45 Mike’s role at Tidal and background on the state of ETFs and recent innovations
07:45 Tidal’s role as advisor to ETF clients
12:10 Active ETF landscape and Tidal’s role
12:55 Discussing BLOK ETF
13:35 Cathie Wood’s role in developing Active ETFs
14:52 Discussing JEPI and QYLD ETF
15:43 Discussing Kevin Simpson and DIVO ETF
16:20 Introducing F.I.R.E. ETFs
18:10 Discussing FIRS and FIRI ETFs
19:35 Comparing FIRS and FIRI to VTI
21:55 Discussing VETZ ETF
23:00 Difference between using FIRS and VTI for F.I.R.E.
26:00 Mike’s F.I.R.E. Journey
27:45 How FIRI and FIRS can fit into a F.I.R.E. Plan
32:52 Climate focused ETFs - CCSO - Carbon Collective Climate Solutions ETF
35:14 Discussing ETHO ETF
35:37 Discussing Sharia-aligned ETF - SPUS
36:05 Discussing Social Justice ETF - JSTC
36:27 Discussing Women’s Empowerment ETF - WOMN
38:00 How Tidal gives you control of what your money is supporting
39:35 Discussing Dividend ETFs
39:45 Discussing DIVY ETF
41:38 Discussing REIT ETFs
41:42 Discussing IRET ETF
43:04 Discussing HAUS ETF
43:27 Discussing LBAY ETF
44:40 Discussing YieldMax ETFs
45:24 How YieldMax started
46:38 Discussing TSLY ETF
47:17 Discussing YMAX ETF
48:07 Discussing NEW Dorsey Wright ETFs - FEAT and FIVY
51:28 Investing in Small-Cap ETFs - IWMY
51:31 - How different asset classes performed over time
51:50 What’s coming next in ETFs and with Tidal
54:43 Discussing Tom Lee’s Granny Shot ETF - GRNY
55:36 How can I start a “Dividend Stockpile ETF” with Tidal?
58:33 Where to get more info on Tidal funds
59:20 Thanks Mike!


#YMAX #YMAG #TidalFinancial #ETFs #Investing #YieldMax #FIRE