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ETF Battles is a weekly show from ETFguide TV with guest judges providing their insights on rival ETFs. Listen. Subscribe. Profit. Follow us on Twitter @ETFguide Watch us on YouTube @ YouTube.com/ETFguide
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ETF Battles: IAU vs. GLD vs. GDX- A Gilded Cage Match!
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21:43Send us a text In this Season 6 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested battle between two gold ETFs, and one gold mining ETF. Who wins the battle? Program judges David Dierking at TheStreet and Athanasios Psarofagis at Bloomberg examine this ETF battle between IAU (iShares), GLD (State Street), and GDX (VanEck)…
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ETF Battles: TOPT vs. CNEQ vs. BKCG – High Conviction Showdown!
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31:22Send 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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Harnessing Social Media for Smarter Investing
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49:48Learn how online investing is redefining transparency, trust, and community for the next generation of retail investors from Blossom CEO Max Nicholson. 00:00 Introduction 02:22 What Is Blossom? 07:14 Privacy vs. Transparency 09:20 Blossom Origin Story 19:59 Where Blossom Fits in the Investor Lifecycle 22:05 Can Tech Help Advisors Serve Smaller Acco…
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The Power of Financial Planning for Women Breadwinners
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53:53Hear how women breadwinners can take control of their finances through intentional planning, clear goals, and confidence.By VanEck
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The Future Hard Asset Supercycle: Inflation, Credit & Geopolitics
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56:36In this episode of Trends with Benefits, Ed Lopez sits down with Larry McDonald, Founder of the Bear Traps Report, to discuss the current state of financial markets. Larry dives into signals pointing to potential economic turbulence, from mounting consumer credit pressures to persistent inflation. He shares insights on the growing investor shift to…
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ETF Battles: IDVO vs. LVHI vs. SCHY - An International Affair!
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28:23Send 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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Robinhood's Approach to Reaching Next-Gen Investors
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46:03Steph Guild, CIO and Director of Investment Strategy at Robinhood, shares insights on AI, next-gen investors, market shifts, and financial education.By VanEck
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Future-Proof Investing: Stephanie Link on the Biggest Growth Trends
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48:04Stephanie Link, Chief Investment Strategist and Portfolio Manager at Hightower Advisors, unpacks investor sentiment, tech innovation, and demographic shifts, and what's next for Q4 and beyond.By VanEck
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Inside MP Materials and America's Rare Earth Revival
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56:31MP Materials CFO Ryan Corbett shares how his firm is rebuilding America's rare earth supply chain by securing magnets for EVs, defense, and tech in a post-China world.By VanEck
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The Ultimate AI ETF Battle: ARTY vs. AIQ vs. CHAT vs. ROBT - Which Fund Wins?
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22:27Send 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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How Investor Sentiment is Driving the Markets with Jamie Wise
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50:56Find out how online sentiment can be used to track dynamic stock themes, like AI, crypto, and space, and why retail investors remain a powerful market force.By VanEck
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The GENIUS Act: A Game Changer for Stablecoins, with Matthew Sigel
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16:27Understand the GENIUS Act and its impact on stablecoins, the U.S. banking system, payments, and crypto adoption across traditional finance.
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The GENIUS Act: A Game Changer for Stablecoins
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16:27Understand the GENIUS Act and its impact on stablecoins, the U.S. banking system, payments, and crypto adoption across traditional finance.By VanEck
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ETF Battles: BTCI vs. MSTY - Covered Call Cryptocurrency Clash!
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24:05Send 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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ETF Battles: COWG vs. QOWZ vs. QQQG - A Triple Header Cash Cows Duel!
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23:44Send 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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Catching Big Trends: Todd Sohn on ETFs, Sentiment & Market Signals
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47:51Todd Sohn breaks down 2025's top trends, from crypto and thematics to smart risk tools, and how investors are using ETFs to stay agile, diversified and ahead of the market curve.By VanEck
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Alts for All: Retail Investors and the Private Market Revolution
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51:36Find out from Eric Mancini how private investments are transforming portfolios, offering new access points, lower correlations, and long-term growth through evolving fund structures and strategies.By VanEck
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ETF Battles: - Active vs. Passive Triple Header - ARKK vs. QQQ vs. SPY!
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22:18Send 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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The Next Big Shift in Investing Has Begun with Jim Wiandt
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46:25Learn how ETF pioneer Jim Wiandt is using AI, fintech, and venture capital to enhance advisor-client gaps, build smart infrastructure, and shape the future of personalized investing.By VanEck
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ETF Battles: VEA Is the Incumbent—But Is AVDE the Upgrade?
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19:40Send 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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Big News for Nuclear Energy—What It Means for Investors
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11:11Find out about the future of nuclear power in the U.S.By VanEck
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ETF Battles: JEPI vs. ISPY vs. GPIX - A Covered Call Income ETF Rumble!
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30:35Send 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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Back the Farmer, Bank the Yield: Farmland Lending Takes Root
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44:22Dr. David Mieczkowski of AgAmerica discusses trade impacts, farmland investing, ag lending trends, and the future of U.S. farming in a changing economic and demographic landscape.By VanEck
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ETF Battle: DIVI vs. VYMI - International dividend stocks - Who wins?
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25:59Send 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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Mary Ann Bartels unpacks 2025 market volatility, AI trends, crypto, and how Star Trek may have predicted our digital financial future.By VanEck
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The Case for Israel and Global Diversification in 2025
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29:34Discover the current state of global markets, tariff risks, implications for investors, and opportunities beyond the U.S., including Israel.By VanEck
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ETF Battles: Do Equal Weight S&P 500 Funds Offer Any Investment Upside?
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20:00Send 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!
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25:10Send 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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Bringing Institutional-Grade Investing to Individual Portfolios
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30:02Learn how institutional investing, proper diversification, and goal-driven planning are transforming wealth management for modern families.By VanEck
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ETF Battles: A Dividend Income Duel with CGDV vs. DIVO vs. FDVV!
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25:13Send 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
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30:32Send 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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Explore how VC secondary markets are transforming venture capital, what's fueling their growth and how they are creating new opportunities for investors.By VanEck
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ETF Battles: Watch Nasdaq QQQ Covered Call ETFs, it's QQQI vs. QDTE!
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18:39Send 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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Navigating Private Investments and Alternatives with Craig Robson
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39:36Discover why investors are turning to alternatives, including private equity, private credit, and digital assets and how each plays a unique role in portfolio diversification and growth.By VanEck
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ETF Battles: A Mag 7 Big Tech Growth Stock Duel with TECL vs. FNGU vs. MAGX!
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19:40Send 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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Reviewing Crypto Predictions with Matthew Sigel
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25:48VanEck's Matthew Sigel reflects on his 2024 crypto predictions—wins, misses, and what's next for 2025, including his bitcoin price target and the Trump administration's impact on crypto.By VanEck
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How Tech and Consolidation Are Reshaping the RIA Industry with Eric Flynn
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29:17Find out how technology, AI, and consolidation are transforming RIAs as Eric Flynn shares insights on scaling firms, offering seamless client experiences, and industry trends.By VanEck
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Best Emerging Markets ETF? See AVEM vs. DFAE vs. SPEM vs. VWO on #ETFBattles
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22:41Send 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!
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23:56Send 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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Shape Up Your Financial Health with Shannon McLay
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36:56Learn how to improve your financial health by overcoming emotional spending, identifying your non-negotiable spending habits, and setting goals-based budgeting strategies.By VanEck
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Harvesting Opportunities in the Agricultural Commodities Market with Sal Gilbertie
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33:38This episode's guest is Sal Gilbertie, the CEO and founder of Teucrium Trading, a leader in commodity-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs). We discuss the impact of geopolitics, the Trump administration, and climate change on the pricing of agricultural commodities. Sal dives into how to approach investing in different commodities and shares what l…
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Bitcoin vs. Gold: The Ultimate Investment Showdown on #ETFBattles
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17:05Send 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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Is Inflation Conquered? With David Schassler
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22:19Hear about inflation regimes over time, how different types of assets function during them, and why today's core issue is financial excess.By VanEck
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ETF Battles: TOP QUALITY Stocks at a Fair Price? Here's GARP vs. SPHQ vs. RECS!
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20:12Send 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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Unpacking the Semiconductor Market: AI and Beyond with Brian Colello
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43:08As AI and the semiconductor industry remain in the spotlight and continue to capture investor interest, this episode takes a deep dive into the dominant companies and the competitive landscape.By VanEck
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How Election Cycles and Seasonality Affect Market Patterns with Jeff Hirsch
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32:16Find out about market cycles, the 2024 election, and sector opportunities, along with trends like AI, biotech, and Bitcoin.By VanEck
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ETF Battles: Which High Yield Dividend ETF is Better? See QQQI vs. SPYI!
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25:43Send 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?
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17:37Send 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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Financial Planning Strategies for Uncertain Markets with Katy Song
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40:11This episode covers some of the top financial planning goals facing families, including homebuying, childcare, long-term care, and college funding.By VanEck
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Trends with Benefits Podcast Trailer – Discover the Perks
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0:54What's the next big thing in finance, tech, and investing? Trends with Benefits is the podcast that gives you an insider's edge in this fast-paced world. We tackle everything from tech innovations to revolutionizing your investment strategies to financial planning for the future. Discover the perks of Trends with Benefits.…
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