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ETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: A Quadruple Header with India ETFs Facing Off!In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested quadruple-header between India ETFs from Blackrock and WisdomTree.Program judges James Seyffart with Bloomberg and Cinthia Murphy with ETF Think Tank analyze this India ETF tussleEach 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 Investments Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com
2023-01-3114 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: ESG vs. Anti-ESG Investing - Who Wins?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple-header between two pro-ESG investing funds from Blackrock and Vanguard vs. an anti-ESG investing ETF from Constrained Capital. Which ETF wins?Program judges Tom Psarofagis with Bloomberg and David Dierking with TheStreet.com analyze this ESG vs. anti-ESG investing ETF romp. 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 Investments
2023-01-2123 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Value Equity ETF is the Winner? A Quadruple-header!In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested quadruple-header between 4 value equity ETFs from American Century, Charles Schwab, State Street Global Advisors and Vanguard. Which value stock ETF is the top choice for investors?Program judges Tom Psarofagis with Bloomberg and David Dierking with TheStreet.com analyze this value investing ETF matchup. 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 Investments Direxion Daily...
2023-01-1218 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Large Caps vs. Mid Caps vs. Small Caps - Who Wins?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees a market cap size investing contest between SPY, MDY and SLY from State Street Global Advisors. Which market cap ETF is the top choice for investors?Program judges Mike Akins with ETF Action and David Kreinces at ETFPM.com analyze this value investing ETF matchup. 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!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by D...
2022-12-2320 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: An Energy ETF Contest Between Blackrock and Invesco, Who Wins?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an energy sector investing showdown between oil exploration ETFs from Blackrock (IEO) and Invesco (PXE). Which oil ETF is the top choice for investors?Program judges Mike Akins with ETF Action and David Kreinces at ETFPM.com analyze this value investing ETF matchup. 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!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Investments
2022-12-2117 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Value Equity ETF is the Best Choice?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple-header value equity ETFs from Avantis (AVLV), State Street Global (SPYV) and Vanguard (VTV). Which value leaning stock ETF is the top choice for investors?Program judges Shana Sissel at Banríon Capital Management and Cinthia Murphy at the ETF Think Tank analyze this value investing ETF matchup. 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!*********
2022-12-1721 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: A Growth ETF Showdown between ARK Invest and Fidelity - Who Wins?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested growth stock investing showdown between ARK Invest (ARKK) and Fidelity Investments (FBCG). Which growth stock ETF is the top choice for investors?Program judges Shana Sissel at Banríon Capital Management and Cinthia Murphy at the ETF Think Tank analyze this value investing ETF matchup. 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!*********ETF Battles is...
2022-12-1724 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Bond ETF is the Right Choice for Investors?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple-header heavy-weight bout between bond market ETFs from Blackrock (AGG) and Vanguard (BND and BLV). Which broadly diversified ETF is the top choice for bond investors? Program judges James Seyffart at Bloomberg and David Dierking at TheStreet.com analyze this bond investing ETF matchup. 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!*********ETF Battles is...
2022-11-3016 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Broad Stock Market ETF is Best?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between broad stock market ETFs from American Century (AVUS), State Street Global Advisors (SPTM) and Vanguard (VTI). Which broadly diversified ETF is the top choice for core stock market exposure? Program judges Dave Nadig at VettaFi and Mike Akins at ETF Action analyze this audience requested ETF matchup. 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!*******
2022-11-1019 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Searching for the Best Managed Futures ETF? Watch DBMF vs. KMLM!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between managed futures ETFs from KraneShares (KMLM) and Dynamic Beta Investments (DBMF). Which millennials focused fund is the top choice for stock market investors? Program judges Dave Nadig at VettaFi and Mike Akins at ETF Action analyze this audience requested ETF matchup. 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 Di...
2022-11-0518 min
Spotlight PodcastSpotlight: Losses in Bonds? Tax Harvest Your Losers Before it's Too Late!In this episode, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide chats with Brandon Clark, the Director of ETF Business at Federated Hermes about important investing trends in the bond and ETF market. As 2022 nears its end, using tax-loss harvesting with ETFs to your advantage is also discussed.ETF tickers mentioned in this episode include the Short Duration Corporate ETF (FCSH) and the Short Duration High Yield ETF (FHYS).
2022-11-0209 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which is the Top ETF Choice for Millennials?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between ETFs targeting the millennial generation from Principal (GENY) and Global X (MILN). Which millennials focused fund is the top choice for stock market investors? Program judges Tom Psarofagis from Bloomberg and Cinthia Murphy from the ETF Think Tank analyze this audience requested ETF matchup. 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 i...
2022-11-0216 minSpotlight 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...
2022-10-2110 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which High Yield Nasdaq Income ETF is Best?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested showdown between Nasdaq income funds from Nuveen (QQQX), JPMorgan (JEPQ) and Global X (QYLG). Which high income fund is the better choice for stock market investors? Program judges Shana Sissel from Banríon Capital Management and John Davi at Astoria Portfolio Advisors analyze this audience requested ETF matchup. 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!*******
2022-10-2020 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Stock Buyback and Shareholder Yield ETF is Superior?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between stock buyback and shareholder yield ETFs from Blackrock (DIVB), Cambria (SYLD) and Invesco (PKW). Which ETF is the better choice? Program judges Mike Akins at ETF Action and Tom Psarofagis at Bloomberg share their investing 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 InvestmentsDirexion Daily L...
2022-10-0723 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Lumber ETF is the Better Investing Choice?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between lumber focused ETFs from Blackrock (WOOD) and Invesco (CUT). Which lumber sector ETF is the better choice? Program judges Mike Akins at ETF Action and Tom Psarofagis at Bloomberg share their investing 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 InvestmentsDirexion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. K...
2022-09-3017 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Momentum ETF is the Better Choice for Stock Market Investors?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested showdown between alternative weighted stock market ETFs from Alpha Architects (QMOM), Blackrock (MTUM) and Invesco (SPMO). Which momentum ETF is the better choice for stock market investors? Program judges Cinthia Murphy from ETF Think Tank and Shana Sissel from Banríon Capital Management analyze this audience requested ETF matchup. 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!
2022-09-3019 minSpotlight PodcastReducing the Sting of Inflation and Dealing with Stock Market Losers via Tax-Loss HarvestingIn this episode of Spotlight, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide chats with Dave Mazza, Head of Product at Direxion Investments. Topics covered include ETF strategies for combating stubborn inflation and rising interest rates. Plus, how tax-loss harvesting can help you to reduce the pain of investment losers. Finally, you'll get the complete lowdown on Direxion's single-stock ETFs linked to Apple, Tesla and others. *******To learn more, visit Direxion Investmentshttp://www.Direxion.com
2022-09-2407 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Alternative Weight ETF is Superior for Stock Market Investors?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested showdown between alternative weighted stock market ETFs from Invesco (RSP) vs. Invesco (RWL). Which alternative weighted ETF is the better choice for stock market investors? Program judges Cinthia Murphy from ETF Think Tank and Shana Sissel from Banríon Capital Management analyze this audience requested ETF matchup. 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 B...
2022-09-1616 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Growth Stocks vs. the S&P 500? What's the Better Choice for Stock Market Investors?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested showdown between stock market ETFs from State Street Global Advisors (SPYG) and Vanguard (VOO). Which stock market ETF is the better choice for stock market investors? Program judges David Kreinces ETFPM.com and David Dierking from TheStreet.com examine this audience requested ETF matchup. 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...
2022-09-1416 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Best All-Market Stock ETF? Watch Vanguard vs. Fidelity!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested showdown between all-market stock ETFs from Fidelity Investments (ONEQ) and Vanguard (VT and VTI). Which stock market ETF is the better choice for investors? Program judges David Kreinces ETFPM.com and David Dierking from TheStreet.com examine this audience requested ETF matchup. 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...
2022-09-0919 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Dividend Investing ETF is Best?Send us a text In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested duel between dividend stock ETFs from Charles Schwab (SCHD), Global X (SDIV) and Vanguard (VYM). Which dividend ETF is the better choice for investors? Program judges Dave Nadig with VettaFi and John Davi with Astoria Portfolio Advisors examine this audience requested ETF matchup. 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!*******ETF Battles is sponsored b...
2022-09-0615 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: What's the Best ETF for Investing in Bitcoin?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees a triple header contest between bitcoin ETFs from ProShares (BITO and BITI) along with a Bitcoin trust from Grayscale (GBTC). Which bitcoin product is the better choice? Program judges Mike Akins at ETF Action and James Seyffart at Bloomberg share their investing insights. Each ETF/Trust is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*******ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion I...
2022-08-3022 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: The Aging Population Trend and ETFs Targeting ThemSend us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees a duel between equity ETFs from Global X (AGNG) and Hartford Funds (HLGE) that target the trend of an aging population. Which demographic focused ETF is the better choice? Program judges Dave Nadig with VettaFi and John Davi with Astoria Portfolio Advisors examine this audience requested ETF matchup. 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 s...
2022-08-3014 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which High Dividend Preferred Securities ETF is Right Choice?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees a triple header contest between preferred securities ETFs from Advisors Asset Management (PFLD), Blackrock (PFF) and Invesco (PGX). Which preferred securities ETF is the better choice? Program judges Mike Akins at ETF Action and James Seyffart at Bloomberg share their investing 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!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by: Direxion Daily L...
2022-08-1220 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: A Stock Market Quant Scuffle between COWZ vs DSTL!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between the Distillate U.S. Fundamental Stability & Value ETF (DSTL) and the Pacer U.S. Cash Cows 100 ETF (COWZ). Which qaunt or factor-focused ETF is the better choice? Program judges David Dierking at TheSteet.com and Cinthia Murphy at the ETF Think Tank share their investing 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!*******...
2022-08-0218 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Gold vs. Silver - Which Income Strategy is Better?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between precious metals linked ETNs from Credit Suisse tracking gold income strategies (GLDI) and silver income strategies (SLVO). Which precious metals ETN is the better choice? Program judges David Dierking at TheSteet.com and Cinthia Murphy at the ETF Think Tank share their investing 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...
2022-07-2716 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Value ETF Should You Pick? See QVAL vs RPV!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between value ETFs from Alpha Architect (QVAL) and Invesco (RPV). Which value oriented stock ETF is the better choice? Program judges Dave Nadig at VettaFi and Tom Psarofagis at Bloomberg share their investing 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...
2022-07-2018 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Inflation Fighting ETF is the Better Choice?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between inflation hedging ETFs from Fidelity Investments (FCPI) and Horizon Kinetics (INFL), plus an ETF wild card surprise! Program judges Dave Nadig at VettaFi and Tom Psarofagis at Bloomberg share their investing 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...
2022-07-1416 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Aerospace & Defense ETFs are the Best Choice?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested triple-header contest between aerospace and defense ETFs from Blackrock iShares (ITA), Invesco (PPA) and State Street Global Advisors (XAR). Program judges James Seyffart at Bloomberg Intelligence and John Davi at Astoria Portfolio Advisors share their investing 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...
2022-07-0517 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Gold ETF is Better when the Stock Market is Falling?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested triple-header contest between gold ETFs from GraniteShares (BAR), iShares (IAU) and State Street Global Advisors (GLD). Which of these gold funds is the ideal choice for investors who want exposure to real assets when the stock market is falling? Find out. Program judges Dave Kreinces at ETFPM.com and David Dierking with TheStreet.com share their investing insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery...
2022-07-0215 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Dividend Strategy is Better? Watch SPHD vs SPYD vs DHS!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested triple-header contest between dividend funds from Invesco (SPHD), State Street Global Advisors (SPYD) and WisdomTree (DHS). Which of these stock market dividend focused ETFs wins? Find out. Program judges Mike Akins with ETF Action and Meb Faber with Cambria Investment Management share their investing 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!*********ETF Battles...
2022-06-2126 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which is the Top ETF for Skyrocketing Stock Market Volatility?Send us a textWhat's your plan for dealing with soaring stock market volatility? And which ETFs are designed to benefit when volatility rockets higher? In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees contest between the iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX) and ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY). Both products are designed for traders who are bullish on volatility. But which is better? Program judges Mike Akins with ETF Action and Meb Faber with Cambria Investment Management share their investing insights. Each ETF is j...
2022-06-1322 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Oil Prices are Skyrocketing! Which Energy ETFs are the Best Play? Find outSend us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested triple-header contest between ETFs from State Street Global Advisors (XLE), USCF Investments (USO) and VanEck (OIH). Program judges David Kreinces with ETFPM.com and Cinthia Murphy with the ETF Think Tank judge the ETF match-up, 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...
2022-06-0415 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: SoFi vs. Vanguard - Which ETFs are the Better Choice?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested quadruple-header contest between ETFs from SoFi (SFY and SFYX) and Vanguard (VOO and VXF). Program judges David Dierking with TheStreet.com and Tom Psarofagis with Bloomberg Intelligence judge the ETF match-up, 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...
2022-05-2719 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Pharmaceutical ETF Should You Buy? Watch PPH vs. PJP vs. XPH!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested triple-header contest between a trio of pharmaceutical ETFs from Invesco (PJP), State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) and VanEck (PPH). Program judges David Dierking with TheStreet.com and Tom Psarofagis with Bloomberg Intelligence judge the ETF match-up, 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...
2022-05-2217 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Food and Agriculture ETF is Best? Watch DBA vs. VEGI vs. MOO!Send us a text In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested TRIPLE HEADER between food and agriculture focused ETFs from Invesco (DBA), Blackrock's iShares ETF family (VEGI) and VanEck (MOO). Program judges Cinthia Murphy with ETF Think Tank and Todd Rosenbluth with ETF Trends judge this bout, 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 Da...
2022-05-1719 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which High Dividend ETF is Better? It's iShares vs. Vanguard!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested bout between a pair of high dividend ETFs from Blackrock's iShares ETF family (HDV) and Vanguard (VYM). Program judges Cinthia Murphy with ETF Think Tank and Todd Rosenbluth with ETF Trends judge this bout, 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...
2022-05-0915 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Consumer Food & Beverage ETF is Better? Watch PBJ vs FTXG vs XLP!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested triple-header between food and beverage / consumer staple ETFs. Watch the Invesco Dynamic Food & Beverage ETF (PBJ), First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG) and Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) go against each other. Program judges John Davi with Astoria Portfolio Advisors and Mike Akins with ETF Action judge this bout, sharing their investing research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a m...
2022-05-0319 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which High Dividend Yield ETF is Best? Watch JEPI vs QYLD vs XYLG!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between high yield passive dividend income ETFs. Who wins the battle?Watch the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI) vs Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD) vs the Global X S&P 500 Covered Call & Growth ETF (XYLG) going head-to-head. Program judges David Dierking with TheStreet.com and Tom Psarofagis with Bloomberg Intelligence judge the ETF match-up, sharing their investing research insights. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like...
2022-04-1517 minETF Battles PodcastBest ETF for Investing in Emerging Markets? Watch VWO vs. IEMG vs. FNDE vs. XSOE!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between emerging markets ETFs from Charles Schwab (FNDE), Blackrock iShares (IEMG), WisdomTree (XSOE) and Vanguard (VWO). Program judges Mike Akins with ETF Action and John Davi with Astoria Portfolio Advisors judge the ETF match-up, sharing their investing 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!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by: Direxion...
2022-04-0922 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which ETF is Best for Rising Interest Rates? Watch SPIB vs VCIT!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between the SPDR Portfolio Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF (SPIB) and Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT). Which ETF is best when interest rates are rising? Find out!Program judges Mike Akins with ETF Action and John Davi with Astoria Portfolio Advisors judge the ETF match-up, sharing their investing 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...
2022-04-0521 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: DEMZ vs. MAGA - Which Politically Screened Stock ETF Wins?Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between politically screened stock funds, Democratic Large-Cap Core Fund (DEMZ) and the Point Bridge GOP Stock Tracker ETF (MAGA). Guest judges Cinthia Murphy with ETF Think Tank and David Dierking with TheStreet.com judge the ETF match-up, 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:
2022-03-2915 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which High Growth Stock ETF is Best? Watch ARKK vs FBCG vs GK!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between growth stock ETFs ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF (GK) and Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF (FBCG). Program judges Cinthia Murphy with ETF Think Tank and David Dierking with TheStreet.com judge the ETF match-up, 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...
2022-03-2119 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Which Medical Devices ETF is Superior? It's IHI vs XHE!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between medical devices / healthcare ETFs from Blackrock's iShares (IHI) and State Street Global's SPDR (XHE). Program judges Todd Rosenbluth with CFRA Research and Eric Balchunas at Bloomberg judge the ETF match-up, 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...
2022-03-1717 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: What's the Better High Income Dividend ETF? JEPI vs NUSI vs DIVO!Send us a textn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between high dividend income ETFs from Amplify ETFs (DIVO), J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JEPI) and Nationwide (NUSI). Program judges Todd Rosenbluth with CFRA Research and Eric Balchunas at Bloomberg judge the ETF match-up, sharing their investing 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!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by: Direxion...
2022-03-0915 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Natural Gas Prices are in a HUGE Upswing! Watch FCG vs GAZ vs UNGSend us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between natural gas ETFs from First Trust (FCG), Barclays iPath (GAZ) and USCF Investments (UNG). Program judges Mike Akins with ETF Action and Dave Kreinces with ETF Portfolio Management judge the ETF match-up, 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 & I...
2022-02-2817 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Energy Stocks are HOT! Which is the Top ETF? Watch XLE vs. VDE vs. XOPSend us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between energy ETFs from State Street Global Advisors (XLE and XOP) and Vanguard (VDE). Program judges Mike Akins with ETF Action and Dave Kreinces with ETF Portfolio Management judge the ETF match-up, 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...
2022-02-2217 minETF Battles PodcastETF Battles: Who has the Better Growth Stock Fund? Watch Fidelity vs. Vanguard!Send us a textIn this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between two heavyweights: the Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Stock Fund (FBGRX) and the Vanguard Mega Cap Growth Index ETF (MGK). Program judges Athanasios "Tom" Psarofagis with Bloomberg Intelligence and John Davi with Astoria Portfolio Advisors 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...
2022-02-2216 minETF 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...
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