Episodes
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,...
Published 03/20/24
Published 03/20/24
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...
Published 03/09/24
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...
Published 02/06/24
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...
Published 02/01/24
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...
Published 01/18/24
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...
Published 01/11/24
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...
Published 12/27/23
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,...
Published 12/06/23
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...
Published 12/01/23
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...
Published 11/17/23
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...
Published 10/26/23
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...
Published 10/19/23
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...
Published 09/24/23
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...
Published 09/06/23
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,...
Published 09/01/23
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...
Published 08/16/23
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...
Published 08/11/23
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...
Published 07/19/23
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...
Published 07/14/23
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...
Published 06/27/23
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...
Published 06/21/23
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...
Published 06/13/23
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...
Published 05/22/23
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...
Published 05/08/23