#110 - Leland Clemons: Bond ETF Innovation

About this episode

Leland Clemons discusses the evolution and future of bond ETFs and the innovations reshaping fixed income.

Leland, founder and CEO of BondBloxx—a fixed‑income‑only ETF issuer managing $7 billion (as of 12/31/25)—joins the show to discuss the evolution and future of bond ETFs. We explore how the ETF ecosystem has changed, why a bond‑only platform was needed, and the innovations reshaping fixed income, from precision tools to private credit ETFs. - This podcast/webcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, investment, or business advice. It is not a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement. All opinions expressed by participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Evoke Advisors Division of MAI Capital Management, LLC ("Evoke”), its affiliates, or any companies mentioned. Information shared has not been independently verified by MAI or its affiliates. MAI Capital Management, LLC (“MAI”) is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which does not imply any particular level of skill or training. Certain information contained herein has been obtained from third party sources and such information has not been independently verified. No representation, warranty, or undertaking, expressed…

People in this episode

Host: Alex Shahidi

Guest: Leland Clemons

Topics covered

• bond ETFs
• fixed income
• ETF innovation
• investment strategies
• financial markets

Keywords

• bond ETFs
• fixed income
• ETF issuer
• investment
• private credit

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BondBloxx, MAI Capital Management, LLC, Evoke Advisors Division of MAI Capital Management, LLC, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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