Ronald DeLegge Podcasts

In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an triple-header audience requested contest between factor ETFs from Invesco (OMFL), WisdomTree (USMF) and Vanguard (VFMF). Program judges James Seyffart at Bloomberg and John Davi at Astoria Portfolio Advisors analyze this factor investing rumble to see which ETFs are best built. Which…

In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an triple-header heavy weight contest between ETFs from ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), Invesco Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) and the SPDR S&P 500 (SPY). Program judges David Kreinces at ETFPM.com and David Dierking at TheStreet.com break down the fast moving self-driving, battery and EV market to see wh…

In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton @etfguide chats with Lance McGray, Head of ETFs at Advisors Asset Management about ETF dividend income strategies for investors and financial advisors. You'll learn about ETF strategies for combating rising interest rates and stubborn inflation. Plus, you'll see how dividend income could buffer stock …

In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested contest between blockchain technology ETFs from Fidelity Investments (FDIG) and iShares from Blackrock (IBLC). Program judges Mike Akins at ETFAction.com and Shana Sissel at Banríon Capital Management analyze the digital payments, blockchain, cryptocurrency trend t…

In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton @etfguide chats with Paul Baiocchi, CFA & Chief ETF Strategist at SS&C ALPS Advisors. Topics covered include ETF strategies for combating stubborn inflation, dampening stock market volatility and getting more dividend income. ETF ticker symbols discussed in this episode are: Alerian Energy Infrastruct…

In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested contest between a pair of dividend ETFs from Invesco. Program judges James Seyffart with Bloomberg and Cinthia Murphy with ETF Think Tank examine the investment strategy of PEY (Dividend Growth/Stability) vs. SPHD (Dividend/Low Volatility). Which fund is the better…

In 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 in…

In 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 ag…

In 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 …

In 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 …

In 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 ana…

In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton @etfguide speaks with Paul Baiocchi, CFA & Chief ETF Strategist at SS&C ALPS Advisors. Topics covered include what's behind the bullish move in energy stocks and ETFs, the investment opportunity in high quality small cap stocks and ETF strategies for combating high inflation and volatility. Plus, Baio…

In this episode of Spotlight, Arianne Alcorta @etfguide talks with Lance McGray, Head of ETFs at Advisors Asset Management about dividend income strategies for ETF investors. Investors and financial advisors will learn about ETF strategies for combating higher inflation and rising interest rates. Plus, you'll see how dividend income could buffer st…

In this Spotlight episode, Arianne Alcorta with @etfguide chats with Anu Ganti, Senior Director on the Index Investment Strategy Team at S&P Dow Jones Indices. Ganti breaks down the latest performance trends contained within the SPIVA scorecard, a semi-annual report on the performance trends of actively managed funds against their relevant benchmar…

In 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…

In 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 …

In 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 re…

In 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 …

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 …

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 visit http://www.powerofzero.com ******* YOUR RESOURCES FROM RON M…

In 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 Advi…

In 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 jud…

In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton @ETFguide chats with Paul Baiocchi, CFA & Chief ETF Strategist at SS&C ALPS Advisors. Topics covered include ETF strategies for capturing major trend changes in the energy sector, combating higher inflation and tapping into the power of actively managed real estate for more dividend income.…

In this episode, Stephanie Stanton @ETFguide chats with Kevin Carter, Founder & CIO at EMQQ Global about important investing trends in both frontier and emerging markets. Despite a broad array of ETFs linked to emerging markets, some funds may be missing direct exposure to the fastest growth segments in countries like Brazil, China and India. You'l…

In 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 Ba…

In 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 i…

In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton @ETFguide chats with Mark Neuman, CFA and Founder of Constrained Capital about the flaws of ESG ratings and funds. Neuman expresses his viewpoint on what's gone wrong with ESG investing and his solution via the ESG Orphans ETF (ORFN). Topics covered in this episode include obstacles facing ESG investi…

In 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…

In 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 Man…

In 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 audien…

In 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 request…

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 reques…

In 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 requeste…

In 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/Trus…

In 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…

In 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 …

In 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 Th…

In 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 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 …

In 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 in…

In 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 …

In 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 Invest…

In this episode of Spotlight, Arianne Alcorta @ETFguide speaks with Dave Mazza, Head of Product at Direxion Investments. Topics covered include how to get tactical exposure to hedge against rising interest rates, higher inflation, buffering your portfolio against stock market volatility, plus a new ETF focused on the commodities inside your breakfa…

What'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 design…

In 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 ins…

In 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…

In 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 the…

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 resear…

In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton @ETFguide talks with Lance McGray, Head of ETFs at Advisors Asset Management about dividend income strategies in the ETF marketplace. Investors and financial advisors will fresh insights and ETF strategies for combating higher inflation, rising interest rates and how dividend income could buffer stock…

In 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 jud…