Best Avd Podcasts (2025)

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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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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 covered crypto…

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

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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 against the othe…

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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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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 cash cow funds. E…

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

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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 Portfolio Managmen…

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Episode #19 - Conversation with Beau Dolinsky, VP of Customer Experience at ControlUp 35:44

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Tune in to Episode #19 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown interviews Beau Dolinsky, Vice President of Customer Experience at ControlUp. Beau shares insights from his impressive career, including roles at Citrix and Zoom, and discusses his passion for creating exceptional experiences. Beau emphasizes the value of a "customer-obse…

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

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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 Mike Akins at …

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

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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 showdown with fun…

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Episode #18 - Conversation with Daniel Wedel, CEO and a Sr Consultant at Wedel IT 1:05:14

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Tune in to Episode #18 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown welcomes Daniel Wedel, CEO and Senior Consultant at Wedel IT. Daniel brings over 20 years of experience in End-User Computing (EUC) and shares his insights on the industry's evolution, emphasizing significant improvements in reliability, management, and technology complex…

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

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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 strategies. Each E…

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

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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 funds that use divi…

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

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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 funds that use div…

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

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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 income strateg…

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

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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 trend following ET…

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

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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 David Kreinces a…

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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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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 Kreinces at ETFP…

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

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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 this emerging …

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

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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 international stock ETF …

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

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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 this ETF invest…

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Episode #17 – In Conversation with Cláudio Rodrigues, Imagineer 1:07:56

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Tune in for Episode #17 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown engages with Cláudio Rodrigues, an end-user computing (EUC) pioneer with over 25 years of experience. Cláudio has shaped the industry through his work with companies worldwide, helping to define strategies that impact millions of users today. In this episode, Cláudio sha…

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

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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 which is the be…

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Episode #16 - 1st Year Recap with Jed Ayres, CEO of ControlUp 42:51

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In this milestone episode of ControlUp Community Radio, host Douglas Brown sits down with Jed Ayres, CEO of ControlUp, to reflect on his first year at the helm. In this insightful conversation, Jed shares his key learnings, surprises, and favorite memories from the past year. The discussion dives into tool consolidation, automation success stories,…

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

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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 judged against the…

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S2 Ep. 4 AVD, End User Experience, EP Security 56:04

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Data Retention and Compliance : Greg and Dave discussed the challenges law firms face with data retention and compliance, especially with large amounts of data from cases and litigation. Dave highlighted the importance of understanding state-specific requirements and balancing data accessibility with cost and performance considerations. State-Speci…

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

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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. And it's these t…

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Episode #15 - A Conversation with Antony Awaida & Andy Tynes of Apporto 41:45

1y ago41:45

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Join us for Episode #15 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown sits down with Antony Awaida, Founder and CEO of Apporto, and Andy Tynes, Head of Sales and Alliances. In this episode, Antony and Andy share the story of Apporto's growth, its leadership in the education sector, and plans to expand into other industries. They discuss Ap…

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

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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 ETFs come in two…

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Episode #14 - A Conversation with Benny Tritsch, EUCScore.com 53:16

1y ago53:16

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Join us for Episode #14 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown sits down with the renowned Dr. Bernhard Tritsch, also known as "Benny." As a CTP, MVP, vEXPERT, NGCA, VIPP, and leading expert in virtualization and end-user computing, Benny's insights are exclusive. In this episode, he shares the inspiration behind creating the EUCSco…

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Episode #13 – Conversation with Trey Baumgardner, ControlUp 37:55

1y ago37:55

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Join us for Episode #13 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown talks with Trey Baumgardner, Enterprise Relationship Manager at ControlUp. With a rich history that spans roles at Citrix, AppSense, and IGEL, Trey has navigated the tech landscape remarkably, transitioning from technical roles to sales easily. In this episode, Trey shar…

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

1y ago28:05

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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 "alternatives" to d…

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Episode #12 – Conversation with Niels Kok, Microsoft MVP 47:54

1y ago47:54

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Join us for Episode #12 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown sits down with Niels Kok, a Microsoft MVP with over 12 years of experience in Microsoft Cloud solutions. In this episode, Niels shares his insights into the evolving IT landscape and how automation fits. As a freelancer, Niels brings a unique perspective and valuable ins…

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

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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 growth stocks …

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Episode #11 - Conversation with Chris Marks, Principal Outbound Product Manager at Parallels 54:20

1y ago54:20

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Join us in Episode #11 of ControlUp Community Radio, where your host, Douglas Brown, welcomes Chris Marks, Principal Outbound Product Manager at Parallels. Chris and Douglas dive into the exciting and evolving world of EUC (End-User Computing), exploring what it means for the industry and for Parallels. They discuss Chris' unique role at Parallels,…

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Episode #10 - Conversation with Yoni Avital, Co-founder and COO of ControlUp 45:33

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Join us in Episode #10 of ControlUp Community Radio, where your host, Douglas Brown, welcomes Yoni Avital, the Co-founder and COO of ControlUp. Yoni and Douglas discuss the exciting changes at ControlUp, the evolving DEX market, and innovations on the horizon. They delve into the strategic vision driving ControlUp's growth and how the company is se…

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

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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 megacap stocks…

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Episode #9 - Conversation with Simon Townsend, ControlUp Field CTO - Part 2 55:35

1y ago55:35

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Join us in Episode #9 of ControlUp Community Radio, where your host, Douglas Brown, welcomes Simon Townsend, the Field CTO of ControlUp. In this insightful episode, Simon shares his journey over the past six months since his first day on the job, offering a fascinating look into his daily responsibilities and the evolving landscape of the EUC marke…

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

1y ago20:47

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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 years of underp…

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

1+ y ago19:30

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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. This market has…

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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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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, technological…

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

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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 to commodities.…

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

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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 this internatio…

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

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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 ETF bout to see w…

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S2E3: CSAM 37:18

1+ y ago37:18

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Interviewing Simon Strain, a Microsoft CSAM (Customer Success Account Manager). We discuss: support, AI, Berst of Breed vs. Best of Platform, MTC, Zero Trust, Microsoft Dart and much more. Thank you for tuning in.By Greg Wartes, David Driggers, Michael Vitale

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

1+ y ago23:51

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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 triple header …

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

1+ y ago19:06

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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 see which is t…

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Season 2; Ep. 2 (Defender for Cloud) 41:24

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2024's first episode is with award winning partner Difenda and we are talking Defender for Cloud. #Automation #CloudSecurity #CyberSecurityMaturityModel #Defender #DifendaBy Greg Wartes, David Driggers, Michael Vitale

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Episode #8 - A Conversation with Guy Leech, CTP, MVP, & VIPP 1:08:08

1+ y ago1:08:08

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Join us in Episode #8 of ControlUp Community Radio, where your host, Douglas Brown, welcomes Guy Leech, a distinguished CTP, MVP, and VIPP. In this engaging episode, Guy shares his extensive experience and insights on the role of scripting in EUC (End-User Computing) and ControlUp, along with his thoughts on how AI will disrupt the industry. With h…

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Episode #7 - Conversation with Ryan Ververs-Bijkerk & Eltjo van Gulik from Go-EUC.com 57:54

1+ y ago57:54

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In Episode #7 of ControlUp Community Radio, Douglas Brown interviews Ryan Ververs-Bijkerk and Eltjo van Gulik from Go-EUC.com. This podcast delivers an in-depth view of end-user computing (EUC), focusing on the contributions and discoveries of GO-EUC, as well as a thorough examination of user experience and remoting protocols like HDX and ICA. The …

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

1+ y ago28:12

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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 ETF Action and Da…

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

1+ y ago20:41

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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 Dierking at TheStr…