Steve Hawkins Returns: Innovation and the Future of ETFs

In this episode of Insight is Capital, Pierre Daillie, Managing Editor at AdvisorAnalyst.com catches up with Steve Hawkins, CEO of Longpoint ETFs. After a notable career leading Horizons ETFs (now Global X ETFs Canada) and a brief retirement travelling the world, Hawkins discusses his market outlook, his return to the investment industry with his new venture focused on building innovative ETF products. We dive into his experiences, strategic vision, as well as his take on the evolving landscape of the ETF market, touching on the importance of listening to investor needs and the distinct opportunities he plans to bring to both retail advisors and self-directed investors. The conversation wraps up with Hawkins' insights into the future of ETFs and his excitement for upcoming launches at Longpoint.Timestamped Highlights00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:41 Steve Hawkins' Retirement Adventures01:44 Return to the Industry03:33 Building Longpoint ETFs06:46 Innovations and Future Plans11:00 Market Review, Challenges and Opportunities13:32 Global ETF Market Insights18:51 Partnerships and Strategies36:09 Personal Reflections and Travel Highlights41:20 Wrap up and Future OutlookCopyright © AdvisorAnalyst