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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

Ronald DeLegge


    • May 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 151 EPISODES

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    The ETF Battles Podcast is an exceptional show that brings a level of professionalism and expertise to the world of ETF investing. As a viewer, I have consistently been impressed with the high caliber of guests and the knowledgeable hosting displayed in each episode. Whether you are an experienced investor or just starting out, this podcast provides valuable insights and makes navigating the complex world of ETFs easier.

    One of the best aspects of The ETF Battles Podcast is its ability to focus on the information that truly matters. The hosts do an excellent job of breaking down complex concepts and presenting them in a way that is accessible to all listeners. This podcast has helped me gain a better understanding of different investment strategies and has provided me with valuable insights for my own portfolio.

    Another highlight of this show is its weekly analysis and banter. The discussions between guests and host are engaging, informative, and often entertaining. I particularly enjoy the "ETF battles," where different ETFs are pitted against each other to determine their pros and cons. These matchups can be quite exciting, as they often reveal unexpected strengths or weaknesses in various funds.

    While it's hard to find any significant negatives about The ETF Battles Podcast, one potential drawback may be that it assumes some basic knowledge about investing. While the hosts do a great job of breaking down complex topics, those completely unfamiliar with ETFs or investing may feel overwhelmed at times. However, for most listeners with even a basic understanding, this should not pose an issue.

    In conclusion, The ETF Battles Podcast is an exceptional source of information for anyone interested in ETF investing. Its professionalism, insightful discussions, and entertaining format make it stand out from other podcasts in this space. Whether you're an experienced investor or just beginning your journey into the world of ETFs, this show will provide valuable insights and entertainment along the way.



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    Latest episodes from ETF Battles Podcast

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 30:35


    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 funds that use covered call income strategies.   Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 25:59


    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 ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com *********Get in touch with our judgesDavid Dierking at TheStreethttps://x.com/David_Dierking/highlightsShana Sissel at Banrion Capital Managementhttps://www.banrioncapital.com/

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 20:00


    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 dividend income strategies.   Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com *********Get in touch with our judgesMike Akins, Founding Partner at ETF Actionhttps://www.etfaction.com/

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 25:10


    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 dividend income strategies.   Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 25:13


    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 strategies.   Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com *********Get in touch with our judgesDavid Dierking at TheStreethttps://x.com/David_Dierking/highlightsShana Sissel at Banrion Capital Managementhttps://www.banrioncapital.com/

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 30:32


    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 ETF showdown with funds that use alternatives (ALTS) and strategic asset allocation.  Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 18:39


    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 at ETFPM.com examine this QQQ high income investing showdown with their timely analysis. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: A Mag 7 Big Tech Growth Stock Duel with TECL vs. FNGU vs. MAGX!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 19:40


    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 ETFPM.com examine this Mag 7 growth investing showdown with their timely analysis. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 22:41


    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 markets stock ETF showdown with their timely analysis. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 23:56


    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 showdown with their timely analysis. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 17:05


    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 investing showdown between bitcoin and gold to see which is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 20:12


    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 better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 25:43


    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 other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 17:37


    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 types of bonds that "fallen angels" ETFs seek to buy vs. avoid. Program judges David Dierking and Frank Tedesco III examine this audience requested ETF contest to see which is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 18:31


    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 flavors; multi-factor and single factor. Program judges David Dierking and Frank Tedesco III examine this audience requested ETF contest to see which is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 28:05


    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 diffuse risk and diversify away from stocks. Program judges Tony Dong and Shana Sissel examine this alternatives or ALTS ETF bout to see which is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 20:22


    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 or via the straight technology sector? Are there better ETFs elsewhere? Find out the answer. Program judges Tony Dong and Dave Kreinces examine this growth and tech stock ETF bout to see which is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 22:15


    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, ETFs tracking the smaller group have started to pop higher, more recently. What ETFs offer easy exposure to this area and which funds are the best?Program judges Athanasios Psarofagis and Mike Akins examine this growth stock ETF bout to see which is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 20:47


    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 underperformance vs. conventional yardsticks like the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500. Moreover, industry sectors tied to technology stocks have enjoyed a bull market. Program judges Athanasios Psarofagis and Mike Akins examine this growth stock ETF bout to see which is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 19:30


    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 seen significant growth and continues to expand as investor demand for bond ETFs increases. Program judges Shana Sissel and David Dierking examine this fixed income ETF bout to see which is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: Best ETF for Stocks in India? INDY vs. NFTY Face Off!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 21:40


    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 innovation and a fast growing economy. Program judges Tony Dong and Mike Akins examine this commodities ETF bout to see which is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 22:28


    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. Which fund in this ETF Battle is the best way to invest in commodities? Program judges Tony Dong and Mike Akins examine this commodities ETF bout to see which is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 17:50


    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 international equity ETF bout to see which is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 17:07


    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 which is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 23:51


    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 contest to see which is the better choice. Each product is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 19:06


    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 the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!**********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion* Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: Active vs. Passive Dividend Investing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 28:12


    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 David Dierking at TheStreet.com examine this global equity ETF contest to see which is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!**********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion* Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 20:41


    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 TheStreet.com examine this global equity ETF contest to see which is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!**********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion* Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: Best Small Cap Value ETF? Avantis, Invesco, Dimensional & State Street DUKE IT OUT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 15:29


    In this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested  quadruple header contest between small cap value ETFs from Dimensional (DFSV), Invesco (RZV), Avantis (AVUV) and State Street Global (SLYV). Which ETF wins this international stock market showdown?Program judges James Seyffart at Bloomberg Intelligence and Tony Dong at ETF Central examine this high dividend ETF duel to see which is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: What's the Top ETF Choice for High Dividend International Stocks?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 13:46


    In this Season 5 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested  contest between international dividend equity ETFs from Schwab Asset Management (SCHY) and Vanguard (VYMI). Which ETF wins this international stock market showdown?Program judges James Seyffart at Bloomberg Intelligence and Tony Dong at ETF Central examine this high dividend ETF duel to see which is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!

    ETF Battles: VOO vs. Mega Cap ETFs - TRIPLE HEADER!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 23:23


    In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested  triple header contest between mega cap ETFs from Blackrock (IWY) and Invesco (XLG) dueling against the S&P 500 ETF from Vanguard (VOO). Which ETF is the best investment choice?Program judges Athan Psarofagis at Bloomberg and Dave Kreinces at ETFPM.com examine this mega cap and large cap ETF rivalry to see which ETF wins. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: Top EV, Driverless, Flying Taxi and Battery ETF?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 19:27


    In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested  triple header contest between EV, battery and driverless ETFs from Blackrock (IDRV), Global X (DRIV) and KraneShares (KARS). Which ETF wins this future of transportation showdown?Program judges David Dierking at TheStreet and Tony Dong at ETF Central examine this dividend ETF duel to see which ETF is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!**********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion* Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: S&P 500 Dividend Growth vs. Quality and Yield - A SURPRISING TWIST!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 18:19


    In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested  contest between S&P 500 dividend ETFs from Global X (QDIV) vs. ProShares (NOBL). Which ETF wins this dividend bash?Program judges David Dierking at TheStreet and Tony Dong at ETF Central examine this dividend ETF duel to see which ETF is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield , and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!**********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion* Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: Which is the Best Quality Factor Stock Fund? A QUADRUPLE HEADER!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 23:20


    In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested contest between quality factor ETFs from Blackrock's iShares (QUAL), Fidelity (FLRG), JPMorgan Asset Management (JQUA), and VanEck (MOAT). Program judges Cinthia Murphy with the ETF Think Tank and Mike Akins with ETF Action breakdown this ETF rumble to see which uranium ETF is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!**********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion* Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: A Dividend Growth Triple-Header ETF Matchup

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 23:57


    In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple header contest between dividend growth ETFs from First Trust and Siren ETFs. The dividend ETFs facing off in this contest are: the First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (RDVY), First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV), and the Siren DIVCON Leaders Dividend ETF (LEAD). Program judges Shana Sissel with Banríon Capital Management and Tony Dong, an independent ETF analyst examine this high income ETF duel to see which ETF is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield , and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!**********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion* Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: Which High Dividend Income ETFs are Best?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 23:45


    In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested quadruple header contest between high income ETFs from JPMorgan Asset Management and Global X. The ETFs facing off in this quadruple header are: the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI), JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ), Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call & Growth ETF (QYLG) and the Global X S&P 500 Covered Call & Growth ETF (XYLG). Program judges Shana Sissel with Banríon Capital Management and Tony Dong, an independent ETF analyst examine this high income ETF duel to see which ETF is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield , and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: A Growth ETF Showdown with Wild Cards Galore!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 21:52


    In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested contest between all market ETFs from BlackRock iShares (IWB), Charles Schwab (SCHG) and Vanguard (VONG).  Program judges Dave Kreinces at ETFPM.com and David Dierking at TheStreet.com examine this growth equity ETF duel to see which ETF is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: A Black Swan Multi-Asset Slugfest!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 21:06


    In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple header between multi asset class ETFs from Amplify (SWAN), BlackRock iShares (AOA), and WisdomTree (NTSX). Program judges Athan Psarofagis at Bloomberg Intelligence and Frank Tedesco III at Astoria Portfolio Advisors, examine this tussle between funds investing different asset classes, including black swan strategies. Who wins? Find out. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Watch the battle before you invest!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: A Dividend Showdown between Schwab, iShares and Pacer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 18:59


    In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple header between equity dividend ETFs from BlackRock iShares (DGRO), Pacer Financial (COWZ), and Schwab (SCHD).Program judges Athan Psarofagis at Bloomberg Intelligence and Frank Tedesco III at Astoria Portfolio Advisors, examine this tussle between equity funds investing different dividend income strategies. Who wins? Find out. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Watch the battle before you invest!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: Which Disruptive Technology ETF is the Best Choice? What this Quadruple header!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 19:21


    In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested quadruple header between disruptive technology ETFs from Goldman Sachs, SS&P ALPS Advisors and State Street Global Advisors. Program judges Shana Sissel at Banríon Capital Management and Cinthia Murphy at the ETF Think Tank examine this tussle between equity funds investing in AI, cloud computing, robotics, blockchain and other disruptive technologies. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: Moat Investing vs. S&P 500, who wins?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 19:04


    In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple header between three large cap stock ETFs from BNY Mellon, Vanguard and Van Eck. Program judges Shana Sissel at Banríon Capital Management and Cinthia Murphy at the ETF Think Tank examine this stock market duel between large cap funds, including an S&P 500 and Moat investing strategy fund. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: Which Small Cap ETF is the Top Choice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 21:56


    In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested QUADRUPLE header between four small cap stock ETFs from Invesco, Pacer and Avantis. Program judges James Seyffart at Bloomberg and Mike Akins at ETF Action examine this stock market duel between international funds to see which ETF is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: Which International Stock ETF is the Best Choice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 20:52


    In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested contest between stock ETFs in international markets from Franklin Templeton (LVHI) and Vanguard (VXUS). Program judges James Seyffart at Bloomberg and Mike Akins at ETF Action examine this stock market duel between international funds to see which ETF is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: S&P 500 vs. 60/40 Matchup - Which is better?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 23:15


    In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested contest between all market ETFs from WisdomTree (NTSX) and Vanguard (VOO). Program judges Dave Kreinces at ETFPM.com and David Dierking at TheStreet.com examine this stock market/asset allocation duel between 60/40 with leverage vs. the S&P 500 to see which ETF is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: Best All Market Stock ETF? Watch Avantis vs. Vanguard!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 16:25


    In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested contest between all market ETFs from Avantis (AVGE) and Vanguard (VT). Program judges Tom Psarofagis at Bloomberg Intelligence and John Davi at Astoria Portfolio Advisors examine this stock market showdown of global equity funds to see which ETF is the better choice. Which ETF is the better play for investing in global stocks?Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: Which ETF is the Best Choice for Investing in Commodities?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 18:53


    In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested contest between commodities focused ETFs from Blackrock iShares (COMT) and Invesco (PDBC). Program judges Tom Psarofagis at Bloomberg Intelligence and John Davi at Astoria Portfolio Advisors examine this commodities investing showdown to see which ETF is the better choice. Which ETF is the better play for investing in commodities? Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: Which Digital Infrastructure ETF is the Best Choice?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 21:12


    In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple header between digital infrastructure ETFs from Global X (VPN), Pacer (SRVR) and Roundhill (BYTE).Program judges Cinthia Murphy at the ETF Think Tank and Shana Sissel at Banrion Capital Management examine this digital infrastructure showdown to see which ETF is the better choice. Which ETF is the better choice? Find out.Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: Which Gold ETF is the Best Choice?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 23:55


    In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple header between gold bullion ETFs from Blackrock (IAU), State Street Global Investors (GLD) and Van Eck (OUNZ).  Program judges Cinthia Murphy at the ETF Think Tank and Shana Sissel at Banrion Capital Management examine this precious metals showdown to see which ETF is the better choice. Which gold ETF is the better choice?Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: Yields of 17% to 22% ? Which High Income Fund is Superior?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 25:51


    In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple header between high yield income funds from Cornerstone Strategic Value (CLM), Simplify Volatility Premium ETF (SVOL) and the iShares 20+ Year US Treasury BuyWrite ETF (TLTW).  Program judges Tom Psarofagis at Bloomberg and Mike Akins at ETF Action analyze this high yield high income contest see which ETF is the better choice. Which fund wins? The answer may surprise you! Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Investments Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: Which Solar & Clean Energy ETF is to Best Choice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 23:31


    In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested contest between the Invesco Solar ETF (TAN) vs. the SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF (CNRG). Program judge Tom Psarofagis at Bloomberg and Mike Akins at ETF Action analyze this clean energy investing bash to see which ETF is the better choice. If you want to plug into solar, wind and the renewable power energy trend, this ETF Battles episode is for you!Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Investments Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

    ETF Battles: Which Factor Investing ETF is the Best Option?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 17:17


    In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an triple-header audience requested contest between factor ETFs from Invesco (OMFL), WisdomTree (USMF) and Vanguard (VFMF). Program judges James Seyffart at Bloomberg and John Davi at Astoria Portfolio Advisors analyze this factor investing rumble to see which ETFs are best built. Which ETF is the top choice for stock market factor focused investors?Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Investments Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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