In this episode of Spotlight, Thalia Hayden @etfguide chats with Ed Egilinksy, Head of Sales and Distribution & Alternatives at Direxion. Topics covered include hot stock market trends, ETF strategies for combating inflation, trading industry sectors and capitalizing on high interest rates. Also discussed are updates to recent changes in Direxion's single stock ETF lineup. *********To learn more about Direxion's ETF lineup, visit Direxionhttps://www.direxion.com/

In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton @etfguide speaks with Lance McGray, Head of ETFs at Advisors Asset Management about the tug-of-war between growth and value stocks along with what higher rates for longer might mean for income focused investors. You'll learn about ETF dividend strategies for fighting rising interest rates and high inflation. Plus, you'll see how carefully positioned high dividend income in the right markets, is both achievable and sustainable. ETF tickers mentioned in this episode include1. AAM Low Duration Preferred & Income Securities ETF (PFLD)2. AAM S&P Developed Markets High Dividend Value ETF (DMDV)3. AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF (EEMD)4. AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF (SPDV)Learn more about Advisors Asset Management's ETF lineup https://www.aamlive.com/ETF

n this episode of Spotlight, Thalia Hayden @etfguide speaks with with John Love, CFA and CEO at USCF Investments. We discuss the role of commodities inside a diversified investment portfolio and trends in commodity prices. Plus, we cover the global transition towards sustainable energy solutions and the potential ETF investment opportunities in this rapidly evolving sector.About USCFUSCF operates on the leading edge of product innovation as an asset management firm offering exchange-traded products (ETPs) and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The firm broke new ground with the launch of the first oil ETP, the United States Oil Fund, LP (Ticker: USO), in 2006. Since then, USCF has designed and issued 15 more specialty products across commodity and alternative asset classes.We advise you to consider a Fund's objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. Download a copy of a Fund's Prospectus by contacting the Fund’s distributor at: ALPS Distributors, Inc., 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000, Denver, Colorado 80203, calling 800-920-0259 Investing involves risks, including loss of principal.Funds distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.To learn more, visit: https://www.uscfinvestments.com/

In this episode of Spotlight, Thalia Hayden @etfguide speaks with Paul Baiocchi, CFA & Chief ETF Strategist at SS&C ALPS Advisors. Topics covered include ETF strategies for fixed income exposure to bonds, small cap stocks, international equities and  *ETF tickers mentioned in this episode*ALPS Smith Core Plus Bond ETF (SMTH)ALPS O’Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM)ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG) ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT)Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE)To learn more about SS&C ALPS Advisors visit*http://www.alpsfunds.com

In this episode of Spotlight, Thalia Hayden @etfguide speaks with Ryan Pannell, CEO at Kaiju ETF Advisors about the decision making challenges facing stock market investors and how the BTD Capital Fund (DIP) ETF is built to deal with them. Using artificial intelligence or AI, the BTD Capital Fund (DIP) ETF plugs into a robust data framework for its investment strategy — seeking to remove the guesswork of buy and sell decisions facing stock market investors. Pannell explains how the ETF works and what role it plays inside a diversified investment portfolio. Always consult the prospectus carefully before investing.  Distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC.

In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton @etfguide interviews Lance McGray, Head of ETFs at Advisors Asset Management about the faltering 60/40 portfolio mix and why it might be time to examine better strategies. You'll also learn about ETF strategies for year-end tax loss selling. Plus, you'll learn about how to get reliable dividend income without the big risk of long duration investments.ETF tickers mentioned in this episode include1. AAM Low Duration Preferred & Income Securities ETF (PFLD)2. AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF (SPDV)3. AAM Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF (SMIG)4. AAM S&P Developed Markets High Dividend Value ETF (DMDV)5. AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF (NYSE: EEMD)

In this episode of Spotlight, Thalia Hayden @etfguide chats with Paul Baiocchi, CFA & Chief ETF Strategist at SS&C ALPS Advisors. Topics covered include ETF strategies for single stock alternatives, factor investing in quality dividend and value stocks and ideas for 2023 tax-loss harvesting.  *ETF tickers mentioned in this episode*Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR)Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP)ALPS O’Shares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF (OUSA)ALPS O’Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM)ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG) ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT)ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG)Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE)**********To learn more about SS&C ALPS Advisors visit*http://www.alpsfunds.com

In this episode of Spotlight, Thalia Hayden @etfguide speaks with Paul Baiocchi, CFA & Chief ETF Strategist at SS&C ALPS Advisors. Topics covered include ETF strategies for combating the concentration risk in megacap stocks, high inflation, and getting reliable dividend income from overlooked sectors. ETF ticker symbols discussed in this episode are: Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR)ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT)ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG)ALPS Equal Weight Sector ETF (EQL)*********To learn more about SS&C ALPS Advisors visithttp://www.alpsfunds.com

In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton @etfguide chats with Lance McGray, Head of ETFs at Advisors Asset Management about big opportunities for investors and financial advisors in overlooked smaller stocks and technology companies that are transforming business.  You'll also learn about ETF strategies for getting sustainable dividend income without the big risk of long durations and shaky credit quality.   ETF tickers mentioned in this episode include1. AAM Low Duration Preferred & Income Securities ETF (PFLD)2. AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF (SPDV)3. AAM Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF (SMIG)4. AAM Transformers ETF (TRFM)

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 fighting rising interest rates and high inflation. Plus, you'll see how high dividend income in the right markets, is both achievable and sustainable. ETF tickers mentioned in this episode include1. AAM Low Duration Preferred & Income Securities ETF (PFLD)2. AAM S&P Developed Markets High Dividend Value ETF (DMDV)3. AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF (EEMD)4. AAM Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF (SMIG)Learn more about Advisors Asset Management's ETF lineup https://www.aamlive.com/ETF

In this episode of Spotlight, Thalia Hayden @etfguide talks with Paul Baiocchi, CFA & Chief ETF Strategist at SS&C ALPS Advisors. Topics covered include ETF strategies for the upswing in biotech stocks, international stocks, and high dividend strategies. ETF ticker symbols discussed in this episode are: ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG)ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG)ALPS | O’Shares Europe Quality Dividend ETF (OEUR)ALPS | O’Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM)ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF (SBIO)Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP)*********To learn more about SS&C ALPS Advisors visithttp://www.alpsfunds.com

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 market volatility.  ETF tickers mentioned in this episode include1. AAM Low Duration Preferred & Income Securities ETF (PFLD)2. AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF (SPDV)3. AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF (EEMD)4. AAM Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF (SMIG)5. AAM Transformers ETF (TRFM)Learn more about Advisors Asset Management's ETF lineup https://www.aamlive.com/ETF

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 Infrastructure ETF (ENFR)ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES)ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT)ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG)Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP)*********To learn more about SS&C ALPS Advisors visithttp://www.alpsfunds.com

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, Baiocchi explains the basics of tax-loss harvesting and why 2022 is drenched with opportunities to benefit from this popular portfolio optimization technique. ETF ticker symbols discussed in this episode are: ALPS O'Shares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF (OUSA)Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR)ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES)Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP)*********To learn more about SS&C ALPS Advisors visithttp://www.alpsfunds.co

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 stock market volatility.  Finally, McGray examines the biggest investing lessons of 2022 and market trends he's watching for in 2023. ETF tickers mentioned in this episode include:--AAM Low Duration Preferred & Income Securities ETF (PFLD)--AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF (SPDV)--AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF (EEMD)Learn more about Advisors Asset Management's ETF lineup https://www.aamlive.com/ETF

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 benchmark. The SPIVA scorecard is celebrating its 20-year history and it's the go-to tool for measuring active funds vs. their corresponding benchmarks in global markets across different asset classes and investment strategiesTo learn more about the SPIVA scorecard visithttps://www.spglobal.com/spiva

In this episode, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide chats with Brandon Clark, the Director of ETF Business at Federated Hermes about important investing trends in the bond and ETF market. As 2022 nears its end, using tax-loss harvesting with ETFs to your advantage is also discussed.ETF tickers mentioned in this episode include the Short Duration Corporate ETF (FCSH) and the Short Duration High Yield ETF (FHYS).

In this episode of Spotlight, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide chats with best-selling author David McKnight @The Power of Zero about Roth IRA conversions, the 0% tax bracket and other 2022 year-end strategies to improve your financial bottom line. *******To learn more about the Power of Zero visithttp://www.powerofzero.com*******YOUR RESOURCES FROM RONMargin of Safety tool: Join our waiting list http://tinyurl.com/muhwcy7sGet Ron's weekly newsletter https://tinyurl.com/2p8bxy82Free ETF Guides https://tinyurl.com/4uvfx4m7Get feedback on your portfolio's performance https://tinyurl.com/cz4ahj52

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'll find out why a sector focused approach to investing in emerging and frontier markets could be a better growth investing strategy.