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Spotlight PodcastCut Your Tax Bill to 0% when Stocks and Bonds are Falling!In this episode of Spotlight, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide chats with best-selling author David McKnight @The Power of Zero about Roth IRA conversions, the 0% tax bracket and other 2022 year-end strategies to improve your financial bottom line. *******To learn more about the Power of Zero visithttp://www.powerofzero.com*******YOUR RESOURCES FROM RONMargin of Safety tool: Join our waiting list http://tinyurl.com/muhwcy7sGet Ron's weekly newsletter https://tinyurl.com/2p8bxy82Free ETF Guides https://tinyurl.com/4uvfx4m7Get feedback on your portfolio's performance...
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ETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Real Estate ETF is the Winner? Watch REET vs SCHH vs VNQ!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between three real estate equity ETFs. With shaky stock prices thus far in '22, more investors are looking to boost their bottom line with dividend income from yield paying industry sectors like real estate. In this particular ETF bout it's a triple-header between rival real estate ETFs from iShares (REET), Charles Schwab (SCHH) and Vanguard (VNQ). Program judges Athanasios "Tom" Psarofagis with Bloomberg Intelligence and John Davi with Astoria Portfolio Advisors judge the ETF field, s...
2022-02-1216 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Growth ETF is Superior? Watch QQQ vs SCHG vs VOOG!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between three U.S. growth equity ETFs. Even though growth stocks are in the midst of a correction, there's still plenty of interest in this investing style. In this particular ETF contest, it's the Invesco Nasdaq QQQ (QQQ), vs. the Schwab US Large Cap Growth ETF vs. the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG). Who wins the battle?Program judges Jessica Ferringer with ETF.com and Mike Akins with ETFAction.com judge the ETF field...
2022-02-0718 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: What's the Top Commodities ETF? It's DBA vs. DBC!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between two commodities ETFs linked to agriculture and another to energy, metals, corn and broader commodities as a group. This time it's an intramural showdown between a pair of Invesco ETFs linked to agriculture (DBA) and broader commodities (DBC). Who wins the battle?Program judges Jessica Ferringer with ETF.com and Mike Akins with ETFAction.com judge the ETF field, sharing their investing research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in...
2022-02-0117 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Looking for the Best Momentum Stock ETF? It's MTUM vs. MTMM vs. JMOM vs. VFMO!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested quadruple-header duel between 4 momentum focused stock ETFs.This time it's iShares (MTUM), SPDRs (MTMM), JPMorgan (JMOM) and Vanguard (VFMO) going head-to-head. Who wins the battle?Program judges Dave Nadig with ETF Trends and Todd Rosenbluth from CFRA Resarch judge the ETF field, sharing their investing research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********
2022-01-2315 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Emerging Markets ETF is the Best Choice? AVES vs EWX vs FEMS Triple-Header!Send us a textIn this Season 3 debut of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested triple-header match-up between three emerging markets ETFs. Program judges Dave Nadig with ETF Trends and Todd Rosenbluth from CFRA Resarch judge the ETF field, sharing their investing research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by: Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http...
2022-01-2213 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Special Edition Recap of Season II in 2021Send us a textIn this special episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide reflects with program judges on Season II from 2021 and what comes next in 2022. Program judges Jessica Ferringer from ETF.com, Todd Rosenbluth from CFRA Resarch, Eric Balchunas at Bloomberg and Dave Kreinces from ETFPM.com share their favorite moments from ETF Battles plus what investment trends they see ahead. Links mentioned in this episode:Entire Season II ETF Battles playlist. Binge watch it! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...Most watched battle from Season I...
2022-01-0221 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Emerging Markets ETF is the Best Choice? It's EMQQ vs KWEB!Send us a textIn this final Season II episode of ETF Battles, you'll watch an emerging markets ETF clash between the Emerging Markets Internet & Ecommerce ETF (EMQQ) vs. the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB). Which ETF wins the battle?Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this emerging markets scuffle with guest judges Jessica Ferringer from ETF.com and Eric Balchunas at Bloomberg sharing their research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!
2021-12-3116 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Biotech Stock ETF is the Better Choice? - It's IBB vs. XBI!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, you'll watch an audience requested biotech clash between the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) vs. the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI). Which biotech stock fund is the better choice?Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this biotech duel with guest judges Jessica Ferringer from ETF.com and Eric Balchunas at Bloomberg sharing their research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!
2021-12-2416 minSpotlight PodcastNew ETF Taps mRNA Technology + Year End Portfolio Tax MovesIn this episode of Spotlight, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide chats Dave Mazza, Head of Product at Direxion Investments. Topics covered include how to get tactical exposure to mRNA technology, FANG companies and year-end portfolio moves with tax-loss harvesting strategies. ETF ticker symbols discussed in this episode are:--Direxion mRNA ETF (MSGR)--Daily Select Large Caps & FANGs Bull 2X Shares (FNGG)--Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF (MOON)--Direxion Auspice Broad Commodity Strategy ETF (COM)*********To learn more, visit Direxion Investments.http://www.Direxion.com
2021-12-2208 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Dividend Income ETF is Better? - JEPI vs SCHD vs XYLD Face Off!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch a dividend income bout between the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI), Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD) and Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD). Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this triple-header contest between dividend income ETFs with guest judges Jessica Ferringer from ETF.com and John Davi with Astoria Portfolio Advisors sharing their research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield and a mystery category. Find out who wins t...
2021-12-2013 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Small Cap Value ETF is the Best Choice? - AVUV vs. VBR vs. SLYV!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch an audience requested triple header contest between the Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV), Vanguard Small Cap Value Index ETF (VBR) and SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF (SLYV). Which small cap value ETF wins?Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this small cap equity ETF battle with guest judges Todd Rosenbluth, Director of Mutual Fund and ETF Research at CFRA Research and Mike Akins, CEO at ETF Action. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like c...
2021-12-0619 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Growth Stock ETF is Best? - It's ARKK vs GTEK!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch an audience requested skirmish between two growth stock ETFs - the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) vs. the Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders ETF (GTEK). Which ETF is the better play? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this growth stock ETF contest with guest judges Todd Rosenbluth, Director of Mutual Fund and ETF Research at CFRA Research and Mike Akins, CEO at ETF Action. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Plus wi...
2021-11-2723 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Senior Bank Loan ETF is Best? - BKLN vs SRLN vs FTSL!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch an audience requested triple-header contest of senior bank loan ETFs between First Trust Senior Loan Fund (FTSL), Invesco Senior Loan ETF (SRLN) and the SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF (BKLN). Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this bank loan ETF contest with guest judges Dave Kreinces, Founder at ETFPM.com and Dan Weiskopf, Portfolio Manager at Toroso Investments sharing their research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Plus wild...
2021-11-2014 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: QQQ vs VUG - Finding the Best Growth Stock ETF!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch an audience requested contest between two high growth ETFs. It's the Invesco QQQ (QQQ) vs. the Vanguard Growth Index Fund (VUG). Growth stocks and ETFs linked to them have outperformed their value peers over the past decade. And QQQ vs. VUG examines two competing growth stock strategies for obtaining optimal exposure. Which one is the better choice for investors? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this S&P 500 ETF contest with guest judges Dave Kreinces, Founder at ETFPM.com and Dan Weiskopf, Portfolio...
2021-11-1116 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Finding the Best S&P 500 ETFs - SPY vs. RSP - Who Wins?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch a contest between S&P 500 ETFs. It's the SPDR S&P 500 Trust (SPY) vs. the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP). SPY vs. RSP is like the granddaddy vs. the grandpappy because SPY was the very first U.S. listed ETF, while RSP was the first equal weighted ETF ever launched. Both funds have a long-term performance history, but which one is the better choice for investors? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this S&P 500 ETF contest with guest judges Dave...
2021-11-0318 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Looking for the Best Bitcoin ETF? - BITO vs. GBTC Face Off!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch an audience requested bitcoin bash between the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) against the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC).Crypto linked funds are exploding in number and bitcoin is still king. But which bitcoin linked products in the ETF market are best? The quest for the perfect exchange-traded vehicle that closely tracks the price of bitcoin continues! Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this bitcoin ETF bash with guest judges Dave Nadig from ETF Trends and Eric Balchunas at Bloomberg sharing their research insights.
2021-10-2821 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Finding the Top Genomics Biotech ETF - A Triple Header of ARKG vs IDNA vs GNOM!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch an audience requested triple-header between the ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (ARKG), Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF (GNOM) and iShares Genomics Immunology & Healthcare ETF (IDNA).The search for therapies tackling chronic illnesses like cancer, diabetes and heart disease has put stocks in the biotechnology and genomics industry sector on center stage. Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this triple-header contest between water ETFs with guest judges Mike Akins from ETF Action and Jessica Ferringer from ETF.com sharing their research insights. Each...
2021-10-2120 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Why Water Stocks Might Offer Bigger Growth vs. Technology - AQWA vs. FIW vs. PHO!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch an audience requested triple-header between the Global X Clean Water ETF (AQWA), First Trust Water ETF (FIW) and Invesco Water Resources ETF (PHO).Along with clean air, access to clean water is the most precious resource on the planet. Yet cities and states across the U.S. are dealing with aging infrastructure that is impacting the delivery of clean water. The problem mirrors a global clean water shortage. Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this triple-header contest between water ETFs with guest judges...
2021-10-1720 minSpotlight PodcastHow to Boost Your Investment Returns with Stocks that Wall Street's Analysts Have MissedIn this debut episode of Spotlight, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide conducts a one-on-one interview with Edward Egilinsky, a Managing Director and Head of Alternative Investments at Direxion. How to get tactical exposure to clean energy stocks, owning the next generation of innovative companies and boosting your performance returns with overlooked stocks by Wall Street are among the topics covered. ETF ticker symbols discussed in this episode are:--Direxion Low Priced Stock ETF --Direxion Daily Global Clean Energy Bull 2x Shares (KLNE)--Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF (MOON)--Direxion Flight to Strategy ETF (FLYT)
2021-10-1609 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Fintech ETF is Best? It's ARKF vs FINX vs TPAY!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch an audience requested match between the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF), Global X FinTech ETF (FINX) and the Ecofin Digital Payments Infrastructure Fund (TPAY). Fintech stocks have been on the move. The fintech marketplace includes companies involved with cryptocurrencies, digital payments, mobile banking, buy now pay later billing and other innovative technology that's upending the traditional financial services industry. Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this fixed income bout with guest judges Todd Rosenbluth at CFRA Research and John Davi at Astoria Portfolio...
2021-10-0614 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Bond ETF is the Better Strategy for Rising Interest Rates? - FLOT vs. IVOL!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch an audience requested match between the iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF (FLOT) and the Quadratic Interest Rate Volatility and Inflation Hedge ETF (IVOL).Bond investors want higher yield income, but are concerned about the negative impact of higher interest rates on the value of their bond portfolio. Which bond ETF strategy is better for a rising interest rates?Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this fixed income bout with guest judges Todd Rosenbluth at CFRA Research and John Davi at Astoria Portfolio Advisors...
2021-09-3016 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Retail vs. Internet Stocks with 3x ETF Hot Sauce - Who Wins?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch an audience requested high stakes shootout between Direxion Daily Dow Jones Int Bull 3X ETF (WEBL), Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares (RETL) and the Direxion Daily S&P 500® High Beta Bull (HIBL). While each of these 3x bull ETFs are all leveraged, they target a different set of stocks. Who wins the battle? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this high octane 3x ETF bout with guest judges Jessica Ferringer at ETF.com and David Kreinces at ETFPM.com providing their research in...
2021-09-2516 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Finding the Best Semiconductor ETFSend us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles you'll see another audience requested contest - this time between 4 semiconductor ETFs. It's an all-out ETF comparison battle between the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX), VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH), SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD), and Invesco Dynamic Semiconductor ETF (PSI) in a quadruple-header contest. Which ETF wins the battle? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this chip bout with guest judges Jessica Ferringer at ETF.com and David Kreinces at ETFPM.com providing their research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key c...
2021-09-1717 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which self--driving EV tech ETF rises above the rest?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles you'll see another audience requested head-to-head contest - this time between the self-driving electric vehicle EV tech ETFs. It's the iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF (IDRV), Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (DRIV), KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility Index ETF (KARS) and SPDR Kensho Smart Mobility ETF (HAIL) in a quadruple-header contest. Which ETF wins the battle? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees today's bout with guest judges Eric Balchunas at Bloomberg and Mike Akins at ETF Action providing their research insights. Each ETF is...
2021-09-0723 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which China ETF is Best - Watch FXI vs. KWEB vs. MCHI in a Triple Header Clash!Send us a textChinese stocks have been in a free fall and China ETFs have been following suit. The attack by Chinese regulators on technology, education and social media industries may present a good opportunity for patient investors with stomach. In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see another audience requested head-to-head contest - this time between the iShares Large-Cap China ETF (FXI) vs. KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) vs. iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI). Which Chinese ETF prevails? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees today's bout with guest judges Eric Balchunas at...
2021-08-3022 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Consumer e-Commerce ETF Shines? - See IBUY vs. ONLN vs. CLIXSend us a textWhich consumer e-commerce ETF is the top pick? In this episode of ETF Battles, you'll see a triple header showdown between the Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY), the ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF (CLIX) and the ProShares Online Retail ETF (ONLN). This is another audience requested matchup and it's a good one. Find out which of these retail e-Commerce ETFs prevails. Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees the contest with guest judges Jessica Ferringer at ETF.com and Todd Rosenbluth at CFRA Research providing their research insights. Each ETF is...
2021-08-2414 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: KBWB vs. VFH - Which Financial & Bank ETF is the Top Choice?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, the Invesco KBW Bank ETF (KBWB) and the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH) go toe-to-toe in another audience requested matchup - this time between ETFs in the financial and banking industry. Which of these ETF heavyweights prevails? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees the matchup with guest judges Cinthia Murphy at ETF.com and Todd Rosenbluth at CFRA Research providing their research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery category. Find out who wins t...
2021-08-1715 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: DVY vs. TLT vs. VNQ - Which Dividend Income ETF is Better?Send us a textAre you looking for more dividend yield income? In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see dividend income ETF bout between the iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY) vs. Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) vs. iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT). Which of these ETF heavyweights prevails? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this income yield matchup with guest judges John Davi at Astoria Portfolio Advisors and David Kreinces at ETFPM.com providing their research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance & yield, an...
2021-08-1316 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: ARKK vs. QQQ vs. SPY - A Triple Header Clash!Send us a textAre you ready to go to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see a classic heavy-weight bout between the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) vs. Invesco Nasdaq Trust (QQQ) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). Together, these 3 ETFs manage almost $600 billion in assets. Which of these heavyweights prevails? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this audience requested matchup with guest judges John Davi at Astoria Portfolio Advisors and David Kreinces at ETFPM.com providing their research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure s...
2021-08-0716 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: YOLO vs. MJ vs. MSOS - Which Cannabis ETF is Best?Send us a textAre you ready to go to rumble? Cannabis is a fast growing industry as companies tackle alternative therapies for chronic illness that traditional medicine hasn't solved. Which ETF portfolio of cannabis stocks is best?In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see a head-to-head contest between the AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF (YOLO) vs. ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (MJ) vs. AdvisorShares Pure U.S. Cannabis ETF (MSOS). Which cannabis ETF prevails? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this audience requested matchup with guest judges Eric Balchunas at Bloomberg and Mike Akins at E...
2021-07-2721 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: CTEC vs. PBW vs. TAN - Which Clean Energy ETF do you buy?Send us a textAre you ready to go to rumble? Clean energy stocks, which includes wind, hydro and solar power, is a mega investment trend as global economies tackle climate change. Do you invest in solar ETFs or clean tech focused ETFs? In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see a head-to-head contest between the Global X Clean Tech ETF (CTEC) vs. the Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (PBW) vs. the Invesco Solar ETF (TAN). Which clean energy ETF prevails? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this audience requested matchup with guest judges Eric B...
2021-07-2019 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: MGC vs. XLG - Which Mega Cap Stock ETF is Better?Send us a textAre you ready to go to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see a head-to-head contest between the Vanguard Mega Cap Index ETF (MGC) vs. the Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF (XLG)! Find out which megacap stock ETF is the better choice in another viewer requested matchup. Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this audience requested matchup with guest judges Dave Nadig at ETF Trends and Cinthia Murphy at ETF.com providing their research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, p...
2021-07-1213 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: JEPI vs. QYLD vs. NUSI vs. RYLD - Which Income ETF do you buy?Send us a textare you ready to go to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see another viewer requested ETF matchup. This time it's a MASSIVE quadruple-header between covered call ETFs! It's JEPI vs. QYLD vs. NUSI vs. RYLD. If you're into passive income, don't miss it. Which ETF should you buy?Ron DeLegge @ETFguidereferees this audience requested matchup with guest judges Dave Nadig at ETF Trends and Cinthia Murphy at ETF.com providing their research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure s...
2021-07-0613 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: QQQ vs. MTUM - Which Growth Stock ETF is the Right Choice?Send us a textAre you ready to go to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see the iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (MTUM) vs. the Invesco Nasdaq-100 ETF (QQQ). Both ETFs own some of the same type of high momentum, growth stocks but with some key strategy differences. Which ETF is the better growth play on stocks?Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this audience requested matchup with guest judges Todd Rosenbluth at CFRA Research and John Davi at Astoria Portfolio Advisors providing their research insights. Each ETF is judged against t...
2021-06-2814 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: ARKK vs. KOMP - Which Growth ETF is the Winning Choice?Send us a textAre you ready to go to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) vs. the SPDR S&P Kensho New Economies Composite ETF (KOMP). Both ETFs own stocks tracking high growth trends like clean energy, genomics, and blockchain technology. Which ETF is the better growth play on stocks?Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this audience requested matchup with guest judges Todd Rosenbluth at CFRA Research and John Davi at Astoria Portfolio Advisors providing their research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other i...
2021-06-2114 minETF Battles PodcastBATT vs. LIT - Which EV Lithium Battery ETF is Better?Send us a textAre you ready to go to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch an epic matchup between two EV lithium battery ETFs: the Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF (BATT) vs. the Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT). Which battery ETF is the better positioned for the massive growth in EV battery growth?Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this audience requested matchup with guest judges Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg and Mike Akins, Founder at ETF Action providing their research insights. Each ETF is judged against t...
2021-06-1618 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: SCHD vs. DGRO vs. VIG - Which Dividend ETF is the Best Choice?Send us a textAre you ready to go to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see a triple-header clash between these dividend stock ETFs: the iShares Dividend Core ETF (DGRO) vs. Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) vs. the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG). Which ETF is the better dividend income play?Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this audience requested matchup with guest judges Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg and Mike Akins, Founder at ETF Action providing their research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key c...
2021-06-0820 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles ARKG vs. GNOM - What's the better genomic/biotech play?Send us a textAre you ready to go to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see a clash between the ARK Genomics Revolution ETF (ARKG) vs. the Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF (GNOM). Which ETF is the better play?Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees the matchup with guest judges Cinthia Murphy at ETF.com and Dave Kreinces at ETF Portfolio Management providing their research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!
2021-06-0414 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: BLOK vs. FNGU vs. ETHE - Which Hyper-Growth Strategy Wins?Send us a textbetween 3 hyper-growth investing strategies: Blockchain stocks, FANG stocks and Ethereum. It's BLOK vs. ETHE vs. FNGU, who wins? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees the matchup with guest judges Cinthia Murphy at ETF.com and Dave Kreinces at ETF Portfolio Management providing their research insights. Each ETF/ETN is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!
2021-05-2412 minETF Battles PodcastWant to Invest in Space Travel and Exploration? Try these 3 ETFsSend us a textAre you ready to go to the moon? In this episode you'll see a TRIPLE HEADER between 3 space travel and exploration ETFs. It's ARKX vs. ROKT vs. UFO, who wins? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this audience requested matchup with guest judges Dave Nadig from ETF Trends and Todd Rosenbluth at CFRA Research providing their research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!
2021-05-2013 minETF Battles PodcastVanguard vs. iShares: Which Socially Responsible ETFs are Better?Send us a textAre you ready to rumble? In this episode you'll see a TRIPLE HEADER between 3 ESG focused, socially responsible, sustainable and impact investing ETFs from iShares and Vangaurd. Who wins? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this audience requested matchup with guest judges Mike Akins at ETF Action and Todd Rosenbluth at CFRA Research providing their research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery category. The ETFs mentioned in this episode are ESGU, ESGV and DSI. Find out who wins the b...
2021-05-1117 minETF Battles Podcast430% Gain in 1 Year?! Sorting Through South Korea's Best ETFsSend us a textAre you ready to rumble? In this episode you'll see a 3-way battle South Korea ETFs from Direxion, iShares and Franklin Templeton. Who wins? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this audience requested matchup with guest judges Mike Akins at ETF Action and John Davi at Astoria Portfolio Advisors providing their research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery category. The ETFs mentioned in this episode are KORU, FLKR, and EWY. Find out who wins the battle!
2021-05-0419 minETF Battles PodcastVanguard vs. Invesco: 4 Rival ETFs Battle Each Other - WHO WINS?Send us a textAre you ready to rumble? In this episode you'll see a 4-way battle between a pair of small and midcap value ETFs from Invesco vs. Vanguard. Who wins? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this audience requested matchup with guest judges Mike Akins at ETF Action and John Davi at Astoria Portfolio Advisors providing their research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery category. The ETFs mentioned in this episode are RSP, RZV, RFV, IVOV, VIOV and SPY. Find out w...
2021-04-2721 minETF Battles PodcastInvesting in Cybersecurity Stocks? Find the 4 Best ETFs in an EPIC BATTLE!Send us a textLooking for the best cybersecurity stocks and ETFs? In this episode you'll see an EPIC battle between the First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR), ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF (HACK), iShares Cybersecurity & Tech ETF (IHAK), and Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG). Find out which of these 4 cybersecurity ETFs is the best way to play this mega-investment theme. Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this matchup with guest judges Todd Rosenbluth at CFRA Research and Dave Nadig at ETF Trends providing their research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key...
2021-04-1713 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: ARKW vs. GBTC, ETHE, and GLD - Which is the Best Choice for Growth Investors?Send us a textAre you ready to rumble? In this episode you'll see an EPIC battle between the ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW), Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD). Is Cathie Wood better than Bitcoin and Ethereum? And what does gold have to say about it? Which of these choices is the best opportunity for growth investors? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this matchup with guest judges Cinthia Murphy at ETF.com and Dave Kreinces at ETF Portfolio Management providing their research insights. Each ETF is jud...
2021-04-1314 minETF Battles PodcastPROFIT from $2 Trillion in Infrastructure Spending - Which of these 3 ETFs is the Better Trade?Send us a textAre you ready to rumble? There's a $2 trillion U.S. infrastructure spending bill on the table. And in this timely episode you'll see a battle between 3 infrastructure ETFs: iShares Global Infrastructure ETF (IGF), Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE), and the FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (NFRA). Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this matchup with guest judges Todd Rosenbluth Director of ETF Research at CFRA Research and Mike Akins, Founding Partner at ETF Action providing their research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key...
2021-04-0515 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: 4 Value ETFs Duke it Out in a QUADRUPLE HEADER!Send us a textAre you ready to rumble? Value stocks have been beating growth stocks thus far in 2021. And in this timely episode you'll see a skirmish between 4 value stock ETFs: the Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL), Roundhill Acquirers Deep Value ETF (DEEP), iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) and the Vanguard Value ETF (VTV). Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this matchup with guest judges Todd Rosenbluth Director of ETF Research at CFRA Research and Eric Balchunas, Senior Analyst at Bloomberg providing their research insights. Each ETF is judged against the...
2021-03-3015 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: How Does BUZZ ETF Compare vs. Stock Market Peers?Send us a textAre you ready to rumble? Season II of ETF Battles is in full swing and in this episode you'll watch an epic ETF triple header between the VanEck Market Vectors Social Sentiment ETF (BUZZ) Goldman Sachs Hedge Industry VIP ETF (GVIP) and the AdvisorShares Alpha DNA Equity Sentiment ETF (SENT) . As the influence of social media on investors' sentiment grows, which of these stock ETFs is best positioned to benefit? Who wins the battle? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this audience requested matchup with guest judges Mike Akins, Founding Partner at ETF Acti...
2021-03-2318 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: IWM vs. MDY - Small vs. Mid Caps, Which is Better?Send us a textAre you ready to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles, you'll watch a small cap vs. mid cap sibling rivalry between: the iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) and SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF (MDY) . Smaller stocks have been outperforming larger stocks thus far in 2021. Which is the better play and who wins the battle? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees the tussle with guests David Kreinces at ETF Portfolio Management and Cinthia Murphy at ETF.com judging the ETF battle. Each fund is judged against the other in key categories like cost, expo...
2021-03-1513 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: GBTC vs. SOXX vs. SMH - A MASSIVE Triple Header Clash!Send us a textAre you ready to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles, you'll watch a MASSIVE triple header showdown between: Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) and the Van Eck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH) . Bitcoin and the semiconductors both need each other. Which is the better play and who wins the battle? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees the tussle with guests David Kreinces at ETF Portfolio Management and Cinthia Murphy at ETF.com judging the ETF battle. Each fund is judged against the other in key categories like cost...
2021-03-1114 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: ARKK vs. QQQ vs. SPY - Triple Header Showdown!Send us a textAre you ready to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles, you'll watch an epic triple header showdown between: ARKK (Ark Innovation ETF ), QQQ (Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF ) and the SPY SPDR S&P 500 . Although all ETFs in this matchup own some of the same stocks, two funds (QQQ and SPY) are index linked while ARKK is actively managed. Who wins the battle? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this skirmish with guests David Kreinces at ETF Portfolio Management and Mike Akins at ETF Action judging the ETF battle. Each fund is judge...
2021-03-1118 min
SA For FAsThe Asset Allocator: Ron DeLegge On The Character Traits of Great InvestorsETFguide.com founder Ron DeLegge’s new book, Habits of the Investing Greats, proposes that investing success and character are intimately related. In this podcast (18:25), DeLegge makes this link explicit by suggesting how we can emulate Stanley Druckenmiller’s responsibility, Anne Scheiber’s thrift and steer clear of the disorganization that led one investor to seriously undermine his family financially. DeLegge concludes with the suggestion that advisors give their clients homework that will strengthen the traits that undergird investment success.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-11-0518 min
The Index Investing ShowThe Stock Market's Last 10% Correction + The Right Way to Judge PerformanceWhen was the U.S. stock market's last 10% correction and how does the current winning streak compare vs. history? In this episode, Host Ron DeLegge tells you. Ron also reveals one of the most accurate barometers of stock performance over the last 75 yrs. Finally, if you're going to measure investment performance, you better to it the right way! Ron explains the correct way to judge your portfolio's performance. Go to PortfolioReportCard.com to get your investments analyzed & graded and get paid $100 if you get an "A." Follow the show on Twitter @ IndexShow
2015-06-2541 minThe Index Investing ShowPortfolio School is in Session! + The Lowdown on Selling Covered CallsDear Class, Portfolio school is in session! In this episode, Host Ron DeLegge explains the Portfolio Report Card's investment grading system from A, B, C, D, to F. Ron also explains covered call funds vs. selling covered calls directly. Does your portfolio PASS or FAIL? Go to PortfolioReportCard.com to get your investments analyzed & graded and get paid $100 if you get an "A." Follow the show on Twitter @ IndexShow
2015-06-1941 minThe Index Investing ShowPortfolio Report Card for BB's $1.23 Million Portfolio + 3 Rules for Trading Leveraged ETFsIn this episode, Host Ron DeLegge does a Portfolio Report Card for BB, a late 60s retiree living in Naples, FL with a $1.23 million. Listen to Ron explain how BB's portfolio grades in 5 key areas. Leveraged ETFs are always among the TOP and BOTTOM performing funds each year and Ron gives you three rules for using these types of high octane ETFs. Does your portfolio PASS or FAIL? Go to PortfolioReportCard.com to get your investments analyzed & graded and get paid $100 if you get an "A." Follow the show on Twitter @ IndexShow
2015-06-1241 minThe Index Investing ShowRon D. Analyzes & Grades a $5.2 million portfolio + the 411 on Chinese A-sharesIn this episode, host Ron DeLegge does a Portfolio Report Card on a $5.2 million investment portfolio for a married couple in their late 60s living in Texas. Also, Ron explains why Chinese A-shares are up more than 120% and if it will last. Do you want Ron to analyze your investments? Go to PortfolioReportCard.com to get your investments analyzed & graded and get paid $100 if you get an "A." Follow the show on Twitter @ IndexShow
2015-06-0341 minThe Index Investing ShowShocking Proof Good Investments Don't Always Start out Good + Monthly Income TradeIn this episode, host Ron DeLegge talks about a real life SHOCKING example of how good investments don't always start out good. What are the multi-million dollar lessons? Listen and learn. Also, Ron shares tidbits from the June ETFguide.com Profit Strategy Newsletter and Income Mix Portfolio. Do you want Ron to analyze your investments? Go to PortfolioReportCard.com to get your investments analyzed & graded and get paid $100 if you get an "A."
2015-06-0141 minThe Index Investing ShowHow to Customize Your Portfolio's Exposure to the S&P 500 + Sir John Templeton UnpluggedIn this episode, host Ron DeLegge talks with Dan Dolan @ SectorSPDR.com about energy and healthcare stocks, how to get more dividend income and other sector investing strategies. Also, Ron shares timeless investment wisdom from one of the world's greatest investors ever, Sir John Templeton. Do you want Ron to analyze your investments? Go to PortfolioReportCard.com to get your investments analyzed & graded and get paid $100 if you get an "A."
2015-05-2341 minThe Index Investing ShowPortfolio Report Card: Examining a $751,000 Portfolio for S.C.In this episode, host Ron DeLegge does a Portfolio Report Card on a $751,000 IRA and joint brokerage account for S.C., a couple living in Germany. He's 51, she's 47 and they are conservative investors. Ron analyzes and grades S.C.'s portfolio and reveals if their plan is on track. Also, Ron answers the question: Is it a good idea to buy multi-asset class funds near retirement? Go to PortfolioReportCard.com to get your investments analyzed & graded and get paid $100 if you get an "A."
2015-05-1542 minThe Index Investing ShowPass or Fail? Ron grades J.L.'s $1.1 million account + Social media stocks get clobberedIn this episode, host Ron DeLegge does a Portfolio Report Card on a $1.1 million for J.L. in Connecticut. J.L. is a married couple in their mid-40s. Ron dissects their portfolio and reveals if their plan is on or off course. Also, social media stocks like Twitter, LinkedIn, and Yelp are getting crushed, what's next? Plus, Ron explains the proper way to judge investment performance. Go to PortfolioReportCard.com to get your investments analyzed & graded and get paid $100 if you get an "A."
2015-05-0842 min
The Index Investing ShowPortfolio Report Card: Dissecting a $26.9 Million Investment AccountIn this episode, host Ron DeLegge does a Portfolio Report Card on a $26.9 million investment portfolio for 72-year old GG in California. GG bought Apple in 1991 at $1.5 per share! Altogether, GG owns 33 individual stocks and 1 ETF. Ron analyzes GG's entire portfolio and gives it a final grade of A, B, C, D, or F. Follow us on Twitter @ IndexShow and go to PortfolioReportCard.com to get your portfolio graded.
2015-05-0242 min
The Index Investing ShowRamping up your portfolio with Brian Jacobs @ Direxion Investments + Last minute tax cutting tipsWhat's better a total market approach or the S&P 500? In this episode, Ron DeLegge tells you. Also, program guest Brian Jacobs @ Direxion Investments shares ideas on how to ramp up your investment portfolio's strategy. Finally, last minute tax cutting tips for procrastinators. Don't forget to get your portfolio analyzed and graded by Ron. Go to PortfolioReportCard.com. Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow
2015-04-0242 min
The Index Investing ShowWhat's Your Margin of Safety? + Something Better than Allegedly "Smart Beta"In this episode, Ron DeLegge explains why every investor should have a margin of safety. He assassinates the myth of "smart beta" and tells you about a investing strategy that blows it away. Finally, Ron does a Portfolio Report Card on a $563,051 investment account for 57-year old RC in Northern California. Go to PortfolioReportCard.com to get your portfolio analyzed and graded. Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow
2015-03-2642 minThe Index Investing ShowPortfolio Report Card: Ron Grades a $4.2m Investment Account + Louis Vuitton Handbags for Everyone!TOPICS COVERED: 1) Portfolio Report Card on a $4.2 million investment account for S.W.M. in Highland Park, IL...Does it pass or fail? 2) Louis Vuitton handbags for everyone! Is the euro going par with the US dollar? 3) Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you score "A." Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow and go to http://www.PortfolioReportCard.com to find out if you PASS or FAIL!
2015-03-1941 minThe Index Investing ShowPortfolio Report Card: Analyzing a $381k Retirement Plan + 3 Ageless Lessons of Nasdaq 5000Host, Ron DeLegge does a Portfolio Report Card on a $381,000 investment account for F.D. in Hartland, WI. Does it pass or fail? 2) Three Age-less Lessons for Nasdaq 5000, plus 3) Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you score "A." Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow and go to http://www.PortfolioReportCard.com to find out if you PASS or FAIL!
2015-03-1241 minThe Index Investing ShowVolatility Sleeps, Risk Doesn't + Interview w/Gary Antonacci, Author of Dual Momentum InvestingTOPICS COVERED: 1) Ron gives listeners an abbreviated history of recent stock market volatility + he interviews Gary Antonacci, Author of Dual Momentum Investing: An Innovative Strategy for Higher Returns with Lower Risk 2) Three Rules for Trading Leverage ETFs 3) Recap on Stock Market's Mood and Portfolio Planning 4) Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you score "A." Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow and go to http://www.PortfolioReportCard.com to find out if you PASS or FAIL!
2015-03-0742 minThe Index Investing ShowPortfolio Report Card: A Hyper-Aggressive $1.4 Million Portfolio + Profiting from the Cybersecurity BoomTOPICS COVERED: 1) Ron does a Portfolio Report Card for CGC in Lake Orion, MI, analyzing and grading their $1.4 million retirement account 2) How to profit from the boom in cyber-security stocks 3) Tidbits from the the March 2015 ETFguide Newsletter 4) Email and Twitter questions tackled too! Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you score "A." Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow and go to http://www.PortfolioReportCard.com to find out if you PASS or FAIL!
2015-02-2641 minThe Index Investing ShowPortfolio Report Card: Ron Grades an $863k Account for PLR + Sector ETF RundownAired on 02/15/15 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Which sector ETFs are driving the market? Guest, Dan Dolan @ Select Sector SPDRs tells you 2) Ron does a Portfolio Report Card for PLR in Medley, FL and examines their $863,000 retirement account 3) Email and Twitter questions tackled too! Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you score "A." Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2015-02-1941 minThe Index Investing ShowAn Investing Manifesto to Live By + The Long-Term Investing FallacyAired on 02/8/15 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Ron gives you his personal investing manifesto to live by 2) Ron exposes the fallacy that long-term investing can solve all your problems 3) Email and Twitter questions tackled too! Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you score "A." Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2015-02-1141 minThe Index Investing ShowRon Analyzes & Grades a $503,000 Retirement Portfolio + Seasonal Snapshot of the S&P 500Aired on 02/1/15 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Ron does a Portfolio Report Card on a $503,000 retirement account for BDD in Ft.Worth, TX. He's a doctor and he wants to accumulate $3 million in 10 years. Does his portfolio pass or fail? 2) A seasonal snapshot of the S&P 500 3) What's going on with your investment portfolio? Does it pass or fail? Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you score "A." Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2015-02-0541 minThe Index Investing ShowPortfolio Report Card: Analyzing & Grading a $10.7 Million Portfolio + Update on S&P 500 Valuations vs. HistoryAired on 01/25/15 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Ron does a Portfolio Report Card on a $10.7 million investment portfolio for TCE in North Carolina 2) How do current US Stock valuations compare to history? Ron explains 3) What's going on with your investment portfolio? Does it pass or fail? Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you score "A." Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2015-01-2941 minThe Index Investing ShowWhich of These 3 Investors are You? + The Most Accurate Indicator of Stock Market Performance (Correct for 76 yrs) + Organizing Your 2015 Investment PlanAired on 01/04/15 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Ron recaps 2014 & looks ahead to what you should be doing for 2015, plus 2) Why Wall Street is Wrong about Bonds, 3) The Pre-Election Year Presidential Cycle & History 4) What's going on with your investment portfolio? Does it pass or fail? Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you score "A." Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2015-01-0742 minThe Index Investing ShowPortfolio Report Card: Ron Grades a $1.5 Million Investment Acct. + Q&A on Leveraged ETFsAired on 12/28/14 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Ron does a Portfolio Report Card on a $1.5 million investment account for CC in Cincinnati, OH. Pass or fail? 2) Q&A: Why Can't Leveraged ETFs be Bought and Held for the Long-Run? 3) Tidbits from the Jan. 2015 ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter 4) What's going on with your investment portfolio? Does it pass or fail? Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you score "A." Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2014-12-3142 minThe Index Investing ShowPass or Fail? Portfolio Report Card on a $496,000 Retirement Plan + Killing Sacred Cows about Long-Term InvestingAired on 12/14/14 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Pass or fail? Ron does a Portfolio Report Card on a $496,000 retirement plan for MD in Temecula, CA 2) Have the benefits of long-term investing been overstated? Ron kills a sacred cow about long-term investing 3) What's going on with your retirement plan? Does it pass or fail? Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you score "A." Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2014-12-1741 minThe Index Investing ShowDid You Miss these 4 Mega Investment Themes? + Ron talks with Andy Martin @ 7TwelveAdvisors about longevity riskAired on 12/07/14 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Ron talks with Andrew Martin, President @ 7TwelveAdvisors.com about longevity risk, the 60/40 portfolio + more 2) Recap of 4 mega investment themes in 2014 3) What's going on with your retirement plan? Does it pass or fail? Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you score "A." Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2014-12-1042 minThe Index Investing ShowA Financial Blueprint for Millennials + Ron talks with Brian Jacobs, President @ Direxion InvestmentsAired on 11/16/14 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Host, Ron DeLegge interviews Brian Jacobs, President at Direxion Investments for investing strategies & tips 2) Ron gives historical perspective on bond yields 3) A financial road map for millennials 4) What's going on with your money? Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you score "A." Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2014-11-2041 minThe Index Investing ShowSlaying Popular Fiction about #Gold & Monetary Stimulus + Cutting your 2014 Tax BillAired on 11/09/14 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Host, Ron DeLegge slays popular fiction about the performance of gold during the Federal Reserve's three rounds of QE 2) 2014 tax saving tips for mutual fund investors 3) Calling all gold & silver portfolios: If your portfolio has more than 20% exposure to gold. Ron wants to have a fireside chat with you. 4) What's going on with your money? Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you score "A." Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2014-11-1342 minThe Index Investing Show#PortfolioReportCard on a $200K Retirement Plan + 10 Blue Chip Stocks that Should Make Shareholders MadAired on 9/28/14 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Host, Ron DeLegge talks about 10 blue chip stocks that should make shareholders! 2) Also, Ron grades and analyzes a $200,000 retirement plan for JW in Nashville, TN 3) Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 by Ron for getting a Portfolio Grade of "A." Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2014-10-0141 min
The Index Investing ShowPortfolio Report Card 101 + Warren Buffett's Favorite Asset (besides stocks)Aired on 9/07/14 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Host, Ron DeLegge explains how the Portfolio Report Card can help you to understand the financial condition of your investments 2) Want a health retirement? Get a pet. 3) Here's what Warren Buffett is doing with is money 4) Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 by Ron for getting a Portfolio Grade of "A." Go to ETFguide.com Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2014-09-1142 minThe Index Investing ShowThe Rules for Smart Order Execution + Ron Grades a $353,000 Retirement PlanAired on 7/20/14 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Host, Ron DeLegge does a Portfolio Report Card on a $353,000 retirement account for Mary in Santee, CA. 2) What's the best type of order for stocks and ETFs? Market order or limit order? What about stop loss orders? Andy McOrmond Managing Director @ WallachBeth an institutional trader gives listeners the inside scoop. 3) Get paid $100 by Ron for getting a Portfolio Grade of "A." Go to ETFguide.com Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2014-07-2442 minThe Index Investing ShowGold Experts are Wrong AGAIN! + Ron Dissects a $934,000 Investment PortfolioAired on 7/13/14 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) How WRONG have experts been about the price and direction of gold? 2) Ron DeLegge, Host does an INCOMPLETE Portfolio Report Card on a $934,000 account for Ravi in Philadelphia, PA. 3) Get paid $100 by Ron for getting a Portfolio Grade of "A." Go to ETFguide.com Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2014-07-1741 minThe Index Investing ShowRon Grades a $108k Portfolio - Avoid these Deadly Sins of Mutual Fund Investing!Aired on 6/29/14 - Host, Ron DeLegge talks about: 1) Avoid these Deadly Sins of Mutual Fund Investing! 2) Portfolio Report Card for Andy in Cedar Grove, NJ (does he pass or flunk?) 3) Need more income? Get paid $100 by Ron for getting a Portfolio Grade of "A"... Go to ETFguide.com Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2014-07-0343 minThe Index Investing ShowWhat Does a Professional Poker's Investment Portfolio Look Like? + Interview w/Chad Karnes @ ETFguideAired on 6/22/14 - Host, Ron DeLegge talks about: 1) What one gambler's investment portfolio looks like 2) Talking gold, bonds, and stocks with Chad Karnes, Chief Market Strategist @ ETFguide 3)Don't Let Falling Yields Punch You in the Nose! 4) Need more income? Go to ETFguide.com for Ron's latest monthly income trade! Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2014-06-2645 minThe Index Investing ShowRon Grades a $1.2 Million Portfolio - Alternative Investing with DirexionAired on 6/15/14 - Host, Ron DeLegge talks about: 1) Pass or Flunk? Portfolio Report Card on a $1.2 million investment account JP in Virginia 2) Alternative investments with Andy O'Rourke @ Direxion Investments
3)Ukrussia Update 4) Need more income? Go to ETFguide.com for Ron's latest monthly income trade! Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2014-06-1845 minThe Index Investing ShowDismantling the False Theory of Stock Picker's Market, Ron Pays Listeners $100Aired on 5/04/14 - Host, Ron DeLegge examines: 1) Stock picker's market? Think again 2) How to get paid $100 by Ron 3) Talking S&P Sectors with Dan Dolan @ SectorSPDR.com 4) The state of S&P 500 earnings 4) Tidbits from Ron's MAY 2014 ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter is OUT! (Use promo code TRADEUP to save $50 @ http://www.ETFguide.com) Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2014-05-0742 minThe Index Investing Show3 Steps for Beating the Retirement Income ShortageAired on 4/20/14 - Host, Ron DeLegge: 1) Lays out strategies for generating higher retirement income 2) How believable is the bounce in emerging market stocks in India and Latin America? 3) Tidbits from Ron's MAY 2014 ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter is OUT! (Use promo code TRADEUP to save $50 @ http://www.ETFguide.com)
Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2014-04-2441 minThe Index Investing ShowWall Street's HFT Scandal Exposed, Momentum Stocks Begin to LagAired on 4/6/14 - Topics discussed by Host, Ron DeLegge: 1) Momentum stocks have become laggards and why it's a red flag 2) GUEST: Eric Hunsader, @ Nanex.net explains the gory details of how HFT firms cheat the public while regulators watch 3) Ron's APRIL 2014 ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter is OUT! (Use promo code TRADEUP to save $50 @ http://www.ETFguide.com) Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2014-04-1051 minThe Index Investing ShowBitcoin Tulips, a Portfolio Strategy Buffett Would Bless, & Author Tim KnightAired on 3/30/14 - Topics discussed by Host, Ron DeLegge: 1) Bitcoin Tulips, 2) An investment strategy Warren Buffett would approve 3) GUEST: Tim Knight, Author of Panic, Prosperity, and Progress: 5 Centuries of Markets 4) Ron's APRIL 2014 ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter is OUT! (Use promo code TRADEUP to save $50 @ http://www.ETFguide.com) Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2014-04-0247 minThe Index Investing ShowStock Market Volatility is an Opportunity, Not an EnemyAired on 3/9/14 - Topics discussed by Host, Ron DeLegge: 1) Upside in stocks looks limited: "Past Bull Markets in their 5th Anniversary have averaged a 26% gain..." 2) GUEST: Chad Karnes, Chief Mkt Strategist @ ETFguide 3) Ron's MARCH 2014 ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter is OUT! (Use promo code TRADEUP to save $50 @ http://www.ETFguide.com) Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2014-03-1342 minThe Index Investing Show"US stocks aren't bothered by the blood in other people's streets..."Aired on 2/23/14 - Topics discussed by Host, Ron DeLegge: 1) The world is burning! and the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow don't care 2) Are corporate earnings being gamed? 3) GUEST: Mike Eschmann, w/ Direxion Funds 4) Ron's MARCH 2014 ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter is OUT! (Use promo code TRADEUP to save $50 @ http://www.ETFguide.com) Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2014-02-2641 minThe Index Investing ShowShould You Be "100% Invested in Stocks"?Aired on 2/2/14 - Topics discussed by Host, Ron DeLegge: 1) Run down of the January Barometer & what it's saying 2) The White House's proposed MyRA Plan is a dumb idea 3) The time to buy assets is when bearish sentiment is extreme. (see gold and gold miners at the end of '13) 4) Ron's FEB 2014 ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter is OUT (Use promo code JAN100 to save $100 @ ETFguide.com) Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow
2014-02-0641 minThe Index Investing ShowRon interviews Charles Ellis, Author of "Winning a Loser's Game"Aired on 12/15/13 - Topics discussed by Host, Ron DeLegge: 1) INTERVIEW w/Charles Ellis, Author of Wall Street classic, "Winning a Loser's Game: Timeless Strategies for Successful Investing" 2) What do gold & the New York Yankees have in common? 3)Pick up Ron's JAN 2014 ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter is OUT @ ETFguide.com Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow, and read Ron's investment articles & newsletter @ http://www.etfguide.com
2013-12-2041 minThe Index Investing Show"The Stock Market has Reached a Permanently High Plateau"Aired on 11/24/13 - Topics discussed by Host, Ron DeLegge: 1) Buy,sell, or hold? A historical look at stock market peaks 2) Will gold hit $1,000/oz? 3) What's the best way to deal with deep losses? Good rules of thumbs. 3) Ron's December ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter is OUT @ ETFguide.com Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow, and read Ron's investment articles & newsletter @ http://www.etfguide.com
2013-11-2941 minThe Index Investing ShowStock Market says: "What goes up, must go up!"Aired on 11/17/13 - Topics discussed by Host, Ron DeLegge: 1) Interview: Chad Karnes, Chief Market Strategist @ ETFguide 2) Fourth quarter magic for the S&P 500 explained 3) the Francis Bacon Indicator revealed 4) Ron's December ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter is OUT @ ETFguide.com Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/user/IndexInvestingShow, and read Ron's investment articles & newsletter @ http://www.etfguide.com
2013-11-2242 minThe Index Investing ShowThe Index Investing Show - A Confederacy of Dunces: The Federal ReserveAired on 8/18/13 - Topics discussed by Host, Ron DeLegge: 1) Tidbits from the just published Sept ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter 2) A Confederacy of Dunces at the Federal Reserve 3) Arguments about Gold 4) Remember: We are your #GreatGoldCrash2013 HQ! Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit our YouTube.com page, and read Ron's investment articles & newsletter @ http://www.etfguide.com
2013-08-2141 minThe Index Investing ShowThe Index Investing Show - The Lance Armstrong of the Investment BusinessAired on 7/29/13 - Topics discussed by Host, Ron DeLegge: 1) The U.S. Treasury breaks the law by going $38 billion over the legal debt limit of $16.7 trillion 2) Performance enhancing drugs have invaded Wall Street and the hedge fund business 3) Remember: We are your #GreatGoldCrash2013 HQ! Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit our YouTube.com page, and read Ron's investment articles & newsletter @ http://www.etfguide.com
2013-07-3142 minThe Index Investing ShowThe Index Investing Show - The Great Gold Crash of 2013 Has ArrivedAired on 6/23/13 - Topics discussed by host Ron DeLegge: 1) Gold prices hit 2-year lows, is the worst over? 2) Unlike the toxic advice from gold experts, Ron shares with you gold related investments that are making money 3) TRIVIA QUESTION: What is the correct yardstick for measuring mutual fund fees? Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit our YouTube.com page, and read Ron's investment articles & newsletter @ http://www.etfguide.com
2013-06-2642 minThe Index Investing ShowIndex Investing Show - The Tyranny of Target Date Retirement FundsAired on 6/16/13 - Topics discussed by host Ron DeLegge: 1) Why Target Date Retirement Funds come up short, an interview with Ron Surz, CEO at PPCA 2) Two Strategies for Solving the Income Deficit Problem 4) Three of the Biggest Psychological Traps that Investors should avoid. Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit our YouTube.com page, and read Ron's investment articles & newsletter @ http://www.etfguide.com
2013-06-2142 minThe Index Investing ShowThe Index Investing Show - The STOCK Act is a Farce!Aired on 4/28/13 - Topics discussed by host Ron DeLegge: 1) Ten-Year Report: Equal Weighted vs. Market Cap Weighted Index, 2) GUEST INTERVIEW: How do leveraged and inverse ETFs work? Ron talks with Andy O'RourkeThe 3) Why the Prevent Congress from Insider Trading STOCK Act is a Total Farce. Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit our YouTube.com page, and read Ron's investment articles & newsletter @ http://www.etfguide.com
2013-05-0242 min