Kristin Myers

New York

Editor-in-Chief at etf.com

SVP, EIC @etfcom Ex @yahoofinance. Always chatting 💵 on the 📺. Love 🌮. Drink🍷. 🐶 Mama. @Penn/@CardiffUni Alum. Openly Black. Send 💌: [email protected]

Articles

I Want to Invest-But How Much, and What Do I Buy?

2 weeks ago | thebalancemoney.com | Kristin Myers

I’m a working class person acquiring knowledge about index funds and the S&P 500. I have an extra $2,000 and I'd like to invest. What would you suggest? Also, I’m interested in bitcoin. Can I invest $100? Is Edward Jones Financial a good place to begin transactions? Sincerely, Paula I’m so glad you decided to start building wealth by investing! This is a long-term journey, so the first thing to do is to keep your emotions in check when it comes to investing.
Leaders Talks: How Bryan Piccirillo Went From Pharmacist to FA

2 weeks ago | etf.com | Kristin Myers

Bryan Piccirillo of Edward Jones describes his career switch to financial advisor, and how to find the right financial professional. In this episode of Leaders Talks, etf.com Editor-in-Chief Kristin Myers speaks with Bryan Piccirillo, a financial planner with Edward Jones and a member of the Leaders Top 100 list. He described his desire to help people as motivation to move from a career as a pharmacist to that of a financial advisor.
Blake Lively Causes A Small Donut Shop To Face Investigation Over Alleged Health Code Violations

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kristin Myers

Actress Blake Lively may have been attempting to step away from the drama caused by her “It Ends With Us” lawsuit, but it appears that the backlash was quick to follow her. The small donut shop that she visited in Wilton, CT, earlier this week, is now facing an investigation and possible fines due to the “Gossip Girl” alum working behind the counter.
Trump Tariffs Sends VIXY Soaring, ETFs Broadly Slump

3 weeks ago | etf.com | Kristin Myers |Sumit Roy |Kent Thune |DJ Shaw

- Trump's retaliatory tariffs caused markets to tank Thursday. - All countries to be hit with 10% baseline tariff. - Retail, manufacturing and consumer discretionary among hardest hit sectors. Markets slumped Thursday, leaving investors few places to hide as President Donald Trump announced retaliatory tariffs. Economic uncertainty and investor fear sent the ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY) soaring in early trading, rising nearly 20%.
Celiacs Rejoice: In-N-Out Is A Relatively Safe Option For Gluten-Free Fast Food

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kristin Myers

The most challenging part of traveling with celiac disease is trying to figure out where to eat on the go. Trust me, I should know. For the longest time, I never stepped foot inside a restaurant if they were not a dedicated gluten-free establishment. Unfortunately, many beloved mom-and-pop locations closed down due to the COVID-19 pandemic and haven't reopened. It's expensive to own a restaurant, especially one that is marketed toward gluten-free customers.
What Experts Really Think Of Britney Spears' 'Ice Cream Diet' To Drop Pounds

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kristin Myers

Is retired pop star Britney Spears really losing weight by eating ice cream? The "Oops!... I Did It Again" singer has been showing off her fit figure on social media for quite a while now, leaving many of her followers wondering how she stays so toned. Although it's clear that Britney does a lot of dancing in her free time, she has also claimed that a new "ice cream diet" has helped her keep her shape.
SPY Sheds $11 Billion; IVV Gains Amid Quick Market Rebound

1 month ago | etf.com | DJ Shaw |Kent Thune |Kristin Myers |Sumit Roy

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) experienced outflows of $11.2 billion. Here are the daily ETF fund flows for March 24, 2025. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) experienced outflows of $11.2 billion, reducing its total assets under management to $588 billion, according to etf.com daily fund flows data. The massive redemptions came as the S&P 500 eked out a small gain on Friday, snapping a four-week losing streak that was triggered by trade policy concerns and recession fears.
Leaders Talks: Financial Advisor Brent Chappell Tips His Hat to SPY

1 month ago | etf.com | Kristin Myers |Sumit Roy |Kent Thune |DJ Shaw

Chappell Wealth’s Brent Chappell talks about his journey to becoming a financial advisor and why he likes ETFs.In this episode of Leaders Talks, etf.com Editor-in-Chief Kristin Myers speaks with Brent Chappell, a member of the Leaders Top 100 list, about why he uses ETFs in client portfolios. "It's just tough to argue with the data,” Chappell said. "This is a pretty compelling value proposition when you can at the click of a button, have very broad diversification. ...
Women to Watch: Jen Wing, CIO of GeoWealth

1 month ago | etf.com | Kent Thune |Kristin Myers |DJ Shaw

This is the fourth in a series of articles appearing each Monday in March celebrating Women to Watch in the ETF industry. Jen Wing, the chief investment officer and head of investment solutions at GeoWealth, has a long history in the exchange-traded fund industry. With a promising career ahead, she also represents the future of asset management and ETF model portfolios. Wing’s career was launched as the ETF universe's massive expansion started.
Is This the Year of the Private Credit ETF? Not So Fast!

1 month ago | etf.com | Sumit Roy |Kristin Myers |DJ Shaw |Kent Thune

Private credit is one of the biggest themes in the ETF industry right now. The launch of the SPDR SSGA IG Public & Private Credit ETF (PRIV) in February fueled talk that the private credit ETF era has officially arrived. But according to Aniket Ullal, head of ETF research & analytics at CFRA, the reality is much more nuanced. Private Credit Exposure in 3 WavesUllal explained that private credit exposure in exchange-traded funds has unfolded in three distinct waves.