Episodios

  • Leveraged and Inverse ETFS: Tools for Trading Titans, Gold Miners, and Treasuries
    Dec 11 2025

    In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton ‪@etfguide‬ chats with Ryan Lee, Senior Vice President of Product and Strategy at Direxion about top market trends and big moves in ETF trading.

    Topics covered includes a discussion of Direxion's ETFs linked to titans of a given sector, gold miners and junior gold miners, and treasuries.

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    To learn more about Direxion's ETF lineup, visit Direxion
    https://www.direxion.com/

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    11 m
  • Balanced Approaches: Growth and Income Strategies for Modern Portfolios
    Nov 26 2025

    In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton ‪@etfguide‬ chats with Lance McGray, Head of ETF Product at Advisors Asset Management about growth and income opportunities with preferred securities, CLOs, and companies that are transforming global business.

    Learn more about Advisors Asset Management's ETF lineup
    https://www.aamlive.com/ETF

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    21 m
  • Diversifying Income: Energy Infrastructure & Quality Small Cap Dividends
    Nov 7 2025

    In this episode of Spotlight, Thalia Hayden ‪@etfguide‬ chats with with Paul Baiocchi, CFA and Head of Fund Sales and Strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors.

    This episode examines top trends in electrification, energy, and other markets.

    The growing electrification trend has made ETFs like the ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF (ELFY) more relevant then ever.

    Plus, we analyze the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR), the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP), the ALPS O’Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM) and the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG).

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    To learn more about SS&C ALPS Advisors visit
    http://www.alpsfunds.com

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    15 m
  • Beyond Equities: The Case for Commodity Diversification in Volatile Markets
    Nov 7 2025

    In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton ‪@etfguide‬ chats with with John Love, CFA and CEO of USCF investments.

    This episode dives into gold income strategies, commodity diversification opportunities, and key insights on copper and energy markets.

    John Love of USCF Investments breaks down the USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income ETF (USG), which combines physical gold exposure with quarterly income via options strategies—a unique approach for investors seeking steady returns alongside precious metals.

    We also explore the SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Strategy No K-1 Fund (SDCI), which leverages broad commodity trends to diversify portfolios beyond stocks and bonds, as well as examining copper’s structural supply deficit and increasing demand and how to invest in it with The United States Copper Index Fund (CPER), while analyzing the USCF Midstream
    Energy Income Fund (UMI).
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    To learn more about USCF Investments visit
    http://www.USCFInvestments.com

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    14 m
  • Leveraged ETFs: Precision Tools for Tech, Defense, and E-Commerce Traders
    Sep 2 2025

    In this episode of Spotlight, Ron Delegge ‪@etfguide‬ chats with Mo Sparks, Chief Product Officer at Direxion about top market trends and big moves in ETF trading.

    Topics covered includes a discussion of Direxion's ETFs linked to Ford, Shopify, Lockheed Martin, along with digital networking and big pharma stocks.

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    To learn more about Direxion's ETF lineup, visit Direxion
    https://www.direxion.com/

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    14 m
  • Gold Income Strategies, Commodity Diversification, and Energy ETFs
    Sep 2 2025

    In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton ‪@etfguide‬ chats with with John Love, CFA and CEO of USCF investments.

    This episode dives into gold income strategies, commodity diversification opportunities, and key insights on copper and natural gas markets.

    John Love of USCF Investments breaks down the USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income ETF (USG), which combines physical gold exposure with quarterly income via options strategies—a unique approach for investors seeking steady returns alongside precious metals.

    We also explore the SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Strategy No K-1 Fund (SDCI), which leverages broad commodity trends to diversify portfolios beyond stocks and bonds, as well as examining copper’s soaring demand due to electrification and AI growth, while analyzing natural gas ETFs like the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG).
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    To learn more about USCF Investments visit
    http://www.USCFInvestments.com

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    16 m
  • ETFs for Investing: The Growth and Income Strategy
    Aug 7 2025

    In this episode of Spotlight, Brittany Mason ‪@etfguide‬ chats with Chandler Nichols, VP, ETF Product Development at Advisors Asset Management about growth and income opportunities with preferred securities, shorter duration bonds and companies that are transforming global business.

    Learn more about Advisors Asset Management's ETF lineup
    https://www.aamlive.com/ETF

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    11 m
  • The Electrified Future: ETFs for the AI Data Center Megatrend
    Aug 5 2025

    In this episode of Spotlight, Thalia Hayden ‪@etfguide‬ chats with with Paul Baiocchi, CFA and Head of Fund Sales and Strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors.

    This episode examines top trends in electrification, energy, and other markets.

    The growing electrification trend has made ETFs like the ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF (ELFY) more relevant then ever.

    Plus, we analyze the ALPS Intermediate Municipal Bond ETF (MNBD), the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR), the ALPS Core Commodity Natural Resource ETF (CCNR), and the ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT).

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    To learn more about SS&C ALPS Advisors visit
    http://www.alpsfunds.com

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    18 m