Who’s winning the performance race? Is it indexes or actively managed funds? In this episode, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide chats with Ben Johnson, CFA and Director of Global ETF Research at Morningstar about their latest Active/Passive Barometer Report which examined more than 4,000 funds with $16 trillion under management. Fund categories covered in the analysis include …
Are you ready to rumble? There’s a $2 trillion U.S. infrastructure spending bill on the table. And in this timely episode you’ll see a battle between 3 infrastructure ETFs: iShares Global Infrastructure ETF (IGF), Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE), and the FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (NFRA). Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees …
In this episode, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide provides updates on stocks at all-time highs including top ETFs like the SPDRs (SPY), Dow Industrials (DIA) and Nasdaq-100 (QQQ). Also up: Ron examines the IPO and SPAC market, commodities and the 11 S&P 500 industry sectors PLUS a look ahead at stock market catalysts for April. GET your …
STOCKS HIT All-Time Highs! Watch these ETF Trends for Next BIG Move Read More »
What’s the #1 reason why index funds/ETFs are SUPREME? It’s NOT because they’re cheaper and it’s definitely not because they’re more diversified. (These are all valid reasons BTW, but they aren’t the #1 reason.) In this episode, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide shares key highlights from a 17-year study from S&P Dow Jones Indices about the performance …
Are you ready to rumble? Value stocks have been beating growth stocks thus far in 2021. And in this timely episode you’ll see a skirmish between 4 value stock ETFs: the Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL), Roundhill Acquirers Deep Value ETF (DEEP), iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) and the Vanguard Value …
ETF Battles: 4 Value ETFs Duke it Out in a QUADRUPLE HEADER! Read More »
In this episode, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide shares fresh new visuals for strategies to protect your investments and wealth during a market downturn. Ron explains key strategies like “Margin of Safety” and why all investors – especially those nearing or in retirement should have a large cushion to weather the storm and avoid running out of …
A Better Way to Protect Yourself During a Market Downturn – Part II Read More »
In this episode, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide shares charts and analysis on technology stocks vs. other sector ETFs, stocks vs. bonds along with the Fear & Greed Index. Ron shares charts on key S&P 500 industry sectors including technology, energy and financials. With major yardsticks like the Dow Industrials and S&P 500 crossing above all-time highs, …
Can Technology Stocks Catch up with the Rest of the Stock Market? Read More »
Are you ready to rumble? Season II of ETF Battles is in full swing and in this episode you’ll watch an epic ETF triple header between the VanEck Market Vectors Social Sentiment ETF (BUZZ) Goldman Sachs Hedge Industry VIP ETF (GVIP) and the AdvisorShares Alpha DNA Equity Sentiment ETF (SENT) . As the influence of …
ETF Battles: How Does BUZZ ETF Compare vs. Stock Market Peers? Read More »
In this episode, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide gives you 26 ways to SUPER SIZE your stock market gains. Each of these 26 strategies is designed for you to practice one strategy per week, over the course of 26 weeks. HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: After watching this video and implementing these steps, you’ll report back to Ron on if …
In this episode, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide tells you why a certain investing great keeps $10 million in his checking account at all times and the super important habit it teaches all investors. In each episode of “Habits of the Investing Greats” you’ll get ONE crucial habit to imitate, ONE investing great tied to that habit …
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Are you ready to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles, you’ll watch a small cap vs. mid cap sibling rivalry between: the iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) and SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF (MDY) . Smaller stocks have been outperforming larger stocks thus far in 2021. Which is the better play and who wins the …
ETF Battles: IWM vs. MDY – Small vs. Mid Caps, Which is Better? Read More »
The latest COVID Relief Bill is in the history books. It’s another $1.9 Trillion spent and it gets added to the long list of other items contributing to runaway government spending. In this episode, Ron DeLegge @ETFguidehelps you to understand why the U.S. government is on an unsustainable fiscal path leading straight to crisis and …
$1.9 Trillion COVID Bill: Why Government Overspending is Leading to Crisis Read More »
In this episode, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide analyzes the stock market via sector ETF performance along with the Fear & Greed Index. Ron shares charts on key S&P 500 industry sectors including technology, energy, real estate, financials and healthcare. With major yardsticks like the Dow Industrials, Nasdaq and S&P 500 still trading near all-time highs, Ron …
What Sector ETFs are Saying about the Stock Market Read More »
Are you ready to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles, you’ll watch a MASSIVE triple header showdown between: Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) and the Van Eck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH) . Bitcoin and the semiconductors both need each other. Which is the better play and who wins the battle? …
ETF Battles: GBTC vs. SOXX vs. SMH – A MASSIVE Triple Header Clash! Read More »
All bear markets start the same way: with a stock market correction. And the stock market has gone from “HAPPY-VILLE” to “PUKE-VILLE” in the first stock market correction of 2021. How bad will it get? In this episode, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide shares proven strategies for protecting your wealth during a stock market downturn. Ron explains …
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Are you ready to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles, you’ll watch an epic triple header showdown between: ARKK (Ark Innovation ETF ), QQQ (Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF ) and the SPY SPDR S&P 500 . Although all ETFs in this matchup own some of the same stocks, two funds (QQQ and SPY) are …
ETF Battles: ARKK vs. QQQ vs. SPY – Triple Header Showdown! Read More »
In this episode, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide chats with Mike Akins, Founder Partner at ETF Action about the state of financial markets through the lens of ETFs. Using ETF Action’s research platform, Mike dives into the current market with a glance at key industry sectors and factors like growth, value and momentum. Also up: How financial …
What ETFs Tell us about the State of Financial Markets Read More »
Are you ready to rumble? Season II of ETF Battles is in full swing and in this episode you’ll watch a quadruple header between BLOK, BLCN, LEGR and KOIN. As the adoption of blockchain technology grows, which of these stock ETFs is best positioned to benefit? Who wins the battle? Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this …
ETF Battles: 4 Blockchain ETFs Clash in a Quadruple Header – Who Wins? Read More »
In this new and first episode of the Portfolio Report Card, Ron DeLegge, Founder at ETFguide analyzes and grades a $671,459 retirement portfolio for B.L. in Spokane, WA. Many investors still don’t understand the difference between an architecturally sound investment portfolio versus one that’s not. And the Portfolio Report Card is designed to identify strengths …
Portfolio Report Card: A $671,459 Retirement Plan with Taxing Problems Read More »
This is an excerpt from ETF Trading: The Art of Buying and Selling on ETFguide TV – an examination of how to properly time and place your ETF buy and sell orders. Trading volume for popular ETFs like the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) and the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) exploded …
The Art of Trading: How to Properly Buy and Sell ETFs Read More »