Best Avd Podcasts (2025)

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ETF Battles: TOPT vs. CNEQ vs. BKCG – High Conviction Showdown! 31:22

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Send us a text In this Season 6 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested battle between three high conviction ETFs. Who wins the battle? Program judges Shana Sissel at Banríon Capital Management and Tony Dong, an independent ETF analyst examine this ETF battle between TOPT (BlackRock), CNEQ (Alger) and BKCG (BNY)…

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ETF Battles: IDVO vs. LVHI vs. SCHY - An International Affair! 28:23

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Send us a text In this Season 6 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested battle between 4 leveraged ETFs. Who wins the battle? Program judges David Dierking at TheStreet and Mike Akins at ETF Action examine this ETF triple header between international dividend funds. Each ETF is judged against the other in key ca…

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The Ultimate AI ETF Battle: ARTY vs. AIQ vs. CHAT vs. ROBT - Which Fund Wins? 22:27

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Send us a text In this Season 6 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested heavy-weight showdown between dividend ETFs from Blackrock (iShares) and Fidelity Investments. Who wins the battle? Program judges John Davi at Astoria Portfolio Advisors and Athanasios Psarofagis at Bloomberg examine this ETF battle between…

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ETF Battles: BTCI vs. MSTY - Covered Call Cryptocurrency Clash! 24:05

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Send us a text In this Season 6 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested showdown between two cryptocurrency call ETFs. Who wins the battle? Program judges John Davi at Astoria Portfolio Advisors and Athanasios Psarofagis at Bloomberg examine this ETF battle between covered crypto call funds. Each ETF is judged a…

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Episode #20 - Conversation with Ryan Mangan, Founder of EfficientEther 31:30

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Tune in to Episode #20 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown welcomes Ryan Mangan, founder of EfficientEther, a cutting-edge platform dedicated to optimizing cloud costs through AI technology. With nearly 20 years of expertise in user computing, Ryan brings deep insights from his extensive work with RDS, VMware, and Azure Virtual D…

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ETF Battles: COWG vs. QOWZ vs. QQQG - A Triple Header Cash Cows Duel! 23:44

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Send us a text In this Season 6 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested showdown between three free cash flow ETFs . It's a triple header between QOWZ, COWG, and QQQG. Who wins the battle? Program judges Shana Sissel at Banrion Capital Management and Mike Akins at ETF Action examine this ETF three way between ca…

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ETF Battles: - Active vs. Passive Triple Header - ARKK vs. QQQ vs. SPY! 22:18

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Send us a text In this Season 6 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees another chapter in the age old debate of active versus passively managed ETFs. It's a triple header between ARKK, QQQ, and SPY, with a few wild cards to shake things up. Who wins the battle? Program judges David Dierking at ETF Focus and David Kreinces at ETF Por…

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ETF Battles: VEA Is the Incumbent—But Is AVDE the Upgrade? 19:40

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Send us a text In this Season 6 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested contest between international stock ETFs. It's the actively managed Avantis International Equity ETF (AVDE) vs. the index linked Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA). Who wins the battle? Program judges Athan Psarofagis at Bloomberg and…

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ETF Battles: JEPI vs. ISPY vs. GPIX - A Covered Call Income ETF Rumble! 30:35

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Send us a text In this Season 6 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple header between high income covered call ETFs from JPMorgan Asset Management (JEPI) vs. ProShares (ISPY) vs. Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GPIX). Who wins the battle? Program judges Shana Sissel and David Dierking examine this ETF sh…

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ETF Battle: DIVI vs. VYMI - International dividend stocks - Who wins? 25:59

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Send us a text In this Season 6 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested duel between international dividend stock ETFs from Franklin Templeton (DIVI) vs. Vanguard (VYMI). Who wins the battle? Program judges Shana Sissel and David Dierking examine this dividend ETF showdown with funds that use dividend income str…

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ETF Battles: Do Equal Weight S&P 500 Funds Offer Any Investment Upside? 20:00

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Send us a text In this Season 6 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple-header between equal weighted equity ETFs from Invesco S&P 500 (RSP) vs. Invesco Russell 1000 (EQAL) vs. Invesco S&P 100 (EQWL). Who wins the battle? Program judges Tony Dong and Mike Akins examine this dividend ETF showdown with fund…

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ETF Battles: Dividend Safety? Watch SCHD vs. DIVB vs. SPDG! 25:10

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Send us a text In this Season 6 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple-header between dividend equity ETFs from Blackrock iShares (DIVB), Charles Schwab (SCHD) and State Street Global Advisors (SPDG). Who wins the battle? Program judges Tony Dong and Mike Akins examine this dividend ETF showdown with fun…

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ETF Battles: A Dividend Income Duel with CGDV vs. DIVO vs. FDVV! 25:13

9M ago25:13

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Send us a text In this Season 6 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple-header between dividend equity ETFs from Amplify (DIVO), Capital Group (CGDV), and Fidelity Investments (FDVV). Who wins the battle? Program judges David Dierking and Shana Sissel examine this dividend ETF showdown with funds that use…

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ETF Battles: Alternative Strategies for Beating Stock Market Volatility - A QUADRUPLE HEADER 30:32

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Send us a text In this Season 6 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees another audience requested quadruple-header ETF contest, this time between ALT or alternative strategy ETFs from AFG (BTAL), Simplify (CTA), KraneShares (KMLM), and Toews (MRSK). Who wins the battle? Program judges David Dierking and Shana Sissel examine this tre…

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ETF Battles: Watch Nasdaq QQQ Covered Call ETFs, it's QQQI vs. QDTE! 18:39

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Send us a text In this Season 6 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested ETF contest between Nasdaq QQQ high income covered call ETFs: NEOS It's the Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (QQQI) vs. Roundhill Innov-100 0DTE Covered Call Strat ETF (QDTE). Who wins the battle? Program judges Athan Psarofagis at Bloomberg and D…

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ETF Battles: A Mag 7 Big Tech Growth Stock Duel with TECL vs. FNGU vs. MAGX! 19:40

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Send us a text In this Season 6 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested ETF contest between Mag 7 growth stock and big technology focused leveraged ETFs. Watch Direxion's (TECL) vs. Roundhill's (MAGX) vs. Microsector's (FNGU) face off! Who wins the battle? Program judges Athan Psarofagis at Bloomberg and David K…

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Best Emerging Markets ETF? See AVEM vs. DFAE vs. SPEM vs. VWO on #ETFBattles 22:41

11M ago22:41

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Send us a text In this Season 6 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested quadruple-header ETF contest, this time between emerging market stock ETFs from Avantis (AVEM), Dimensional (DFAE), State Street Global Advisors (SPEM), and Vanguard (VWO). Who wins the battle? Program judges Mike Akins and Tony Dong examine…

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ETF Battles: SHOCKING OUTCOME in a Triple Header between VYMI vs. SCHF vs. LVHI! 23:56

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Send us a text In this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees another audience requested triple-header ETF contest, this time between international stock ETFs from Charles Schwab (SCHF), Franklin Templeton (LVHI), and Vanguard (VYMI). Who wins the battle? Program judges David Dierking and Shana Sissel examine this internati…

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Bitcoin vs. Gold: The Ultimate Investment Showdown on #ETFBattles 17:05

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Send us a text In this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees matchup of King Kong vs. Godzilla between ETFs tracking bitcoin and gold. This episode features the ultimate showdown between the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and SPDR Gold Trust (GLD). Who wins the battle? Program judges David Dierking and Dave Kreinces examine …

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ETF Battles: TOP QUALITY Stocks at a Fair Price? Here's GARP vs. SPHQ vs. RECS! 20:12

1y ago20:12

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Send us a text In this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple-header between the quality stock ETFs from Blackrock (GARP), Invesco (SPHQ) and ColumbiaThreadNeedle (RECS). Who wins the battle? Program judges Athanasios Psarofagis and John Davi examine this quality stock market ETF contest to see …

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ETF Battles: Which High Yield Dividend ETF is Better? See QQQI vs. SPYI! 25:43

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Send us a text In this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested matchup between high yield income and dividend ETFs from NEOS. It's QQQI vs. SPYI. Who wins the battle? Program judges Mike Akins and Shana Sissel examine this audience requested ETF contest to see which is the better choice. Each ETF is jud…

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ETF Battles: Which Fallen Angels High Yield Bond ETF is the Best Choice? 17:37

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Send us a text n this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested matchup between so-called "fallen angels" bond ETFs. Watch a showdown between Blackrock (FALN) vs. VanEck (ANGL). Who wins the battle? "Fallen angels" are bonds who have been demoted to junk debt status from top notch investment grade debt. A…

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ETF Battles: Factor Investing - Which ETF is the Top Choice for Stock Market Investors? 18:31

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Send us a text In this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple header matchup between three factor ETFs. Watch a showdown between Invesco (OMFL and SPGP) vs. VanEck (MOAT). Who wins the battle? Factor ETFs use various screens like dividends, profitability and volatility to select stocks. Factor E…

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ETF Battles: Analyzing a Triple-Header "Alternatives" Showdown 28:05

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Send us a text In this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple header matchup between three ALT or alternative strategy ETFs from AFG (BTAL), Alpha Architect (CAOS) and WisdomTree (GCC). Who wins the battle? With stock market volatility spiking higher, some investors are looking to "ALTS" or "alt…

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ETF Battles: Mega Cap Growth Stocks vs. Pure Technology - Which is the Better Choice? 20:22

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Send us a text In this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referee an audience requested matchup between a pair of Vanguard equity ETFs (MGK vs. VGT) tracking mega cap growth stocks and technology stocks. Who wins the battle? What's the best way to get an angle on leading stock market performers? Is it via ETFs linked to mega cap…

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ETF Battles: Best Small/Midcap Stock ETF? Watch Invesco vs. Vanguard! 22:15

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Send us a text In this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referee an audience requested quadruple header matchup between the small and midcap stock ETFs from Invesco (EQAL and XMHQ) vs. Vanguard (VO and VXF). Who wins the battle? Despite lagging performance of small and midcap stocks over the past few years compared to large and…

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ETF Battles: ARKK vs. VGT - Growth Investors for or against Cathie Wood? 20:47

1+ y ago20:47

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Send us a text In this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referee an audience requested matchup between the actively managed ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) versus the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT). Who wins the battle? After a few years of hot performance, ARKK and Cathie Wood have experience a swift fall from grace with …

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ETF Battles: What's the best bond ETF for investors? 19:30

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Send us a text In this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referee an audience requested triple-header ETF contest between funds linked to bonds. It's Avantis (AVIG) vs. Dimensional (DFCF) and BlackRock (USBF). Who wins the battle? As of early 2024, the total assets invested in bond ETFs have reached approximately $1.4 trillion. …

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ETF Battles: Best ETF for Stocks in India? INDY vs. NFTY Face Off! 21:40

1+ y ago21:40

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Send us a text In this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an ETF contest between ETFs linked to stocks from India. It's BlackRock (INDY) vs. First Trust (NFTY). Find out who wins the battle! India is the second largest emerging market after China. It's got a deep pool and talented workforce, friendly government policies…

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ETF Battles: WATCH 3 Commodities ETFs in a Head-to-Head Contest! 22:28

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Send us a text In this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees triple header contest between ETFs linked to commodities from Invesco (DBC), Blackrock (GSG) and USCF Investments (SDCI). Despite higher inflation lifting commodities prices - from eggs to coffee to gold - most investment portfolios have zero or minimal exposure …

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ETF Battles: Best ETF for Small Cap & Micro Cap Stocks? 17:50

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Send us a text In this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple header of small cap and micro cap equity ETFs between Invesco (DWAS), Blackrock (IWC) and First Trust (FDM). Which fund is the best way to invest in microcap and small cap stocks? Program judges John Davi and Athan Psarofagis examine …

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ETF Battles: Top International Choice? ADVE vs. IEFA vs. VEA! 17:07

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Send us a text In this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple header of international ETFs between Avantis (AVDE), Blackrock (IEFA) and Vanguard (VEA). Which fund is the best way to invest in international stocks? Program judges John Davi and Athan Psarofagis examine this international equity ET…

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ETF Battles: A Closer Look at ETFs for Bitcoin Ethereum and Crypto Exposure 23:51

2y ago23:51

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Send us a text In this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees a cryptocurrency showdown between the Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE), Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) and iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT). Which crypto ETP wins this triple header? Program judges David Kreinces and Shana Sissel examine this cryptocurrency ETF…

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ETF Battles: Watch QQQ vs. SMH vs. XLK in a Tech ETF Faceoff! 19:06

2y ago19:06

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Send us a text In this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an technology and semiconductor equity ETF showdown between Invesco (QQQ), State Street Global Advisors (XLK) and Van Eck (SMH). Which ETF wins this tech heavy triple header? Program judges David Kreinces and Shana Sissel examine this global equity ETF contest to…

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ETF Battles: Active vs. Passive Dividend Investing 28:12

2y ago28:12

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Send us a text In this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested matchup between active investing dividend strategies from the Capital Group (CGDV) going up against rules based passive indexing strategies from WisdomTree (DGRW). Which ETF wins this equity dividend showdown? Program judges Mike Akins at ET…

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ETF Battles: Top Global Stock Fund? A QUADRUPLE HEADER between ETF giants! 20:41

2y ago20:41

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Send us a text In this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested quadruple header contest between global stock ETFs from BlackRock (IOO) and (URTH), State Street Global Advisors (DGT) and Vanguard (VT). Which ETF wins this global stock market showdown? Program judges Mike Akins at ETF Action and David Die…

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ETF Battles: Best Small Cap Value ETF? Avantis, Invesco, Dimensional & State Street DUKE IT OUT! 15:29

2y ago15:29

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Send us a text In this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested quadruple header contest between small cap value ETFs from Dimensional (DFSV), Invesco (RZV), Avantis (AVUV) and State Street Global (SLYV). Which ETF wins this international stock market showdown? Program judges James Seyffart at Bloomberg …

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ETF Battles: What's the Top ETF Choice for High Dividend International Stocks? 13:46

2y ago13:46

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Send us a text In this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested contest between international dividend equity ETFs from Schwab Asset Management (SCHY) and Vanguard (VYMI). Which ETF wins this international stock market showdown? Program judges James Seyffart at Bloomberg Intelligence and Tony Dong at ETF…

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ETF Battles: VOO vs. Mega Cap ETFs - TRIPLE HEADER! 23:23

2y ago23:23

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Send us a text In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple header contest between mega cap ETFs from Blackrock (IWY) and Invesco (XLG) dueling against the S&P 500 ETF from Vanguard (VOO). Which ETF is the best investment choice? Program judges Athan Psarofagis at Bloomberg and Dave Kreinces at ETFPM.c…

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ETF Battles: Top EV, Driverless, Flying Taxi and Battery ETF? 19:27

2y ago19:27

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Send us a text In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple header contest between EV, battery and driverless ETFs from Blackrock (IDRV), Global X (DRIV) and KraneShares (KARS). Which ETF wins this future of transportation showdown? Program judges David Dierking at TheStreet and Tony Dong at ETF Centra…

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ETF Battles: S&P 500 Dividend Growth vs. Quality and Yield - A SURPRISING TWIST! 18:19

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Send us a text In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested contest between S&P 500 dividend ETFs from Global X (QDIV) vs. ProShares (NOBL). Which ETF wins this dividend bash? Program judges David Dierking at TheStreet and Tony Dong at ETF Central examine this dividend ETF duel to see which ETF is the better …

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ETF Battles: Which is the Best Quality Factor Stock Fund? A QUADRUPLE HEADER! 23:20

2y ago23:20

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Send us a text In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested contest between quality factor ETFs from Blackrock's iShares (QUAL), Fidelity (FLRG), JPMorgan Asset Management (JQUA), and VanEck (MOAT). Program judges Cinthia Murphy with the ETF Think Tank and Mike Akins with ETF Action breakdown this ETF rumble …

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ETF Battles: A Dividend Growth Triple-Header ETF Matchup 23:57

2y ago23:57

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Send us a text In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple header contest between dividend growth ETFs from First Trust and Siren ETFs. The dividend ETFs facing off in this contest are: the First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (RDVY), First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV), and …

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ETF Battles: Which High Dividend Income ETFs are Best? 23:45

2y ago23:45

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Send us a text In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested quadruple header contest between high income ETFs from JPMorgan Asset Management and Global X. The ETFs facing off in this quadruple header are: the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI), JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ), Global X…

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ETF Battles: A Growth ETF Showdown with Wild Cards Galore! 21:52

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Send us a text In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested contest between all market ETFs from BlackRock iShares (IWB), Charles Schwab (SCHG) and Vanguard (VONG). Program judges Dave Kreinces at ETFPM.com and David Dierking at TheStreet.com examine this growth equity ETF duel to see which ETF is the better …

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ETF Battles: A Black Swan Multi-Asset Slugfest! 21:06

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Send us a text In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple header between multi asset class ETFs from Amplify (SWAN), BlackRock iShares (AOA), and WisdomTree (NTSX). Program judges Athan Psarofagis at Bloomberg Intelligence and Frank Tedesco III at Astoria Portfolio Advisors, examine this tussle betwe…

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ETF Battles: A Dividend Showdown between Schwab, iShares and Pacer! 18:59

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Send us a text In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple header between equity dividend ETFs from BlackRock iShares (DGRO), Pacer Financial (COWZ), and Schwab (SCHD). Program judges Athan Psarofagis at Bloomberg Intelligence and Frank Tedesco III at Astoria Portfolio Advisors, examine this tussle be…

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ETF Battles: Which Disruptive Technology ETF is the Best Choice? What this Quadruple header! 19:21

2+ y ago19:21

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Send us a text In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested quadruple header between disruptive technology ETFs from Goldman Sachs, SS&P ALPS Advisors and State Street Global Advisors. Program judges Shana Sissel at Banríon Capital Management and Cinthia Murphy at the ETF Think Tank examine this tussle betwee…

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ETF Battles: Moat Investing vs. S&P 500, who wins? 19:04

2+ y ago19:04

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Send us a text In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple header between three large cap stock ETFs from BNY Mellon, Vanguard and Van Eck. Program judges Shana Sissel at Banríon Capital Management and Cinthia Murphy at the ETF Think Tank examine this stock market duel between large cap funds, includi…

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ETF Battles: Which Small Cap ETF is the Top Choice? 21:56

2+ y ago21:56

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Send us a text In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested QUADRUPLE header between four small cap stock ETFs from Invesco, Pacer and Avantis. Program judges James Seyffart at Bloomberg and Mike Akins at ETF Action examine this stock market duel between international funds to see which ETF is the better choi…