# ETFs 101: Decoding the Mechanics of ETFs for Bond Investors

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Podcast: [Know More. Risk Better.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/know-more-risk-better-280484)
Published: 2026-04-09T08:39:39+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Know More. Risk Better. podcast, the discussion unpacks the mechanics, growth, and practical use of fixed income ETFs in today’s credit markets. Winnie Cisar is joined by Pat Luby for an ETF 101 conversation covering why ETFs have gained traction, how fund flows and price discovery work, and the roles of liquidity, tax efficiency, and authorized participants. They examine primary versus secondary markets, the expanding ETF universe across credit sectors, and how investors use ETFs for hedging, portfolio construction, and tactical positioning. The episode also explores active versus passive strategies and why ETFs influence bond liquidity and trading behavior. Gain clear, actionable insights to better understand and apply ETFs in fixed income investing. Related Resource: US COTD: Fund Flows as of Apr 8, '26 & ETF PodcastDiscover US ETF Fund Flows as investor allocations shift across fixed income, credit sectors and bond ETFs amid volatile market conditions.Read the full article here: https://know.creditsights.com/insights...

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