Episodes
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
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...
Published 04/25/23
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...
Published 04/17/23
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...
Published 03/20/23
In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an triple-header heavy weight contest between ETFs from ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), Invesco Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) and the SPDR S&P 500 (SPY). Program judges David Kreinces at ETFPM.com and David Dierking at TheStreet.com break down the fast moving self-driving, battery and EV market to see which ETFs are best capturing this major investment trend. Which ETF is the top choice for stock market investors? Each ETF is judged against...
Published 03/17/23
In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested contest between battery and self-driving EV ETFs from Amplify Investments (BATT) and iShares from Blackrock (IDRV). Program judges David Kreinces at ETFPM.com and David Dierking at TheStreet.com break down the fast moving self-driving, battery and EV market to see which ETFs are best capturing this major investment trend. Which ETF is the top dog? Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like...
Published 03/09/23
In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested contest between blockchain technology ETFs from Fidelity Investments (FDIG) and iShares from Blackrock (IBLC). Program judges Mike Akins at ETFAction.com and Shana Sissel at Banríon Capital Management analyze the digital payments, blockchain, cryptocurrency trend to see which ETFs are best capturing this major investment trend. Which ETF is the best choice? Each ETF is judged against the other in key...
Published 03/02/23
In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested quadruple header between AI Machine Learning Robotics ETFs. Program judges Mike Akins at ETFAction.com and Shana Sissel at Banríon Capital Management analyze four AI Machine Learning ETFs from First Trust (ROBT), Global X (BOTZ), Blackrock (IRBO) and Robo Global (ROBO). Which is the best choice? Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery...
Published 02/24/23
In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested contest between a pair of dividend ETFs from Invesco. Program judges James Seyffart with Bloomberg and Cinthia Murphy with ETF Think Tank examine the investment strategy of PEY (Dividend Growth/Stability) vs. SPHD (Dividend/Low Volatility). Which fund is the better choice for dividend investors? Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery...
Published 02/02/23
In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested quadruple-header between India ETFs from Blackrock and WisdomTree. Program judges James Seyffart with Bloomberg and Cinthia Murphy with ETF Think Tank analyze this India ETF tussle 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...
Published 01/31/23
In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple-header between two pro-ESG investing funds from Blackrock and Vanguard vs. an anti-ESG investing ETF from Constrained Capital. Which ETF wins? Program judges Tom Psarofagis with Bloomberg and David Dierking with TheStreet.com analyze this ESG vs. anti-ESG investing ETF romp. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery category. Find...
Published 01/21/23
In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested quadruple-header between 4 value equity ETFs from American Century, Charles Schwab, State Street Global Advisors and Vanguard. Which value stock ETF is the top choice for investors? Program judges Tom Psarofagis with Bloomberg and David Dierking with TheStreet.com analyze this value investing ETF matchup. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a...
Published 01/12/23
In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees a market cap size investing contest between SPY, MDY and SLY from State Street Global Advisors.  Which market cap ETF is the top choice for investors? Program judges Mike Akins with ETF Action and David Kreinces at ETFPM.com analyze this value investing ETF matchup. 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...
Published 12/23/22
In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an energy sector investing showdown between oil exploration ETFs from Blackrock (IEO) and Invesco (PXE).  Which oil ETF is the top choice for investors? Program judges Mike Akins with ETF Action and David Kreinces at ETFPM.com analyze this value investing ETF matchup. 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...
Published 12/21/22
In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple-header value equity ETFs from Avantis (AVLV), State Street Global (SPYV) and Vanguard (VTV). Which value leaning stock ETF is the top choice for investors? Program judges Shana Sissel at Banríon Capital Management and Cinthia Murphy at the ETF Think Tank analyze this value investing ETF matchup. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield...
Published 12/17/22
In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested growth stock investing showdown between ARK Invest (ARKK) and Fidelity Investments (FBCG).  Which growth stock ETF is the top choice for investors? Program judges Shana Sissel at Banríon Capital Management and Cinthia Murphy at the ETF Think Tank analyze this value investing ETF matchup. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield and a mystery...
Published 12/17/22
In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple-header heavy-weight bout between bond market ETFs from Blackrock (AGG) and Vanguard (BND and BLV). Which broadly diversified ETF is the top choice for bond investors? Program judges James Seyffart at Bloomberg and David Dierking at TheStreet.com analyze this bond investing ETF matchup. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield and a...
Published 11/30/22
In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between broad stock market ETFs from American Century (AVUS), State Street Global Advisors (SPTM) and Vanguard (VTI). Which broadly diversified ETF is the top choice for core stock market exposure? Program judges Dave Nadig at VettaFi and Mike Akins at ETF Action analyze this audience requested ETF matchup. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy,...
Published 11/10/22
In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between managed futures ETFs from KraneShares (KMLM) and  Dynamic Beta Investments (DBMF). Which  millennials focused fund is the top choice for stock market investors? Program judges Dave Nadig at VettaFi and Mike Akins at ETF Action analyze this audience requested ETF matchup. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery category....
Published 11/05/22
In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between ETFs targeting the millennial generation from Principal (GENY) and Global X (MILN). Which  millennials focused fund is the top choice for stock market investors? Program judges Tom Psarofagis from Bloomberg and Cinthia Murphy from the ETF Think Tank analyze this audience requested ETF matchup. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance...
Published 11/02/22
In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested showdown between Nasdaq income funds from Nuveen (QQQX), JPMorgan (JEPQ) and Global X (QYLG). Which high income fund is the better choice for stock market investors? Program judges Shana Sissel from Banríon Capital Management and John Davi at Astoria Portfolio Advisors analyze this audience requested ETF matchup. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy,...
Published 10/20/22
In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between stock buyback and shareholder yield ETFs from Blackrock (DIVB), Cambria (SYLD) and Invesco (PKW). Which ETF is the better choice? Program judges Mike Akins at ETF Action and Tom Psarofagis at Bloomberg  share their investing insights. 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 10/07/22
In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide  referees an audience requested showdown between alternative weighted stock market ETFs from Alpha Architects (QMOM), Blackrock (MTUM) and Invesco (SPMO). Which momentum ETF is the better choice for stock market investors?  Program judges Cinthia Murphy from ETF Think Tank and Shana Sissel from Banríon Capital Management analyze this audience requested ETF matchup.  Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost,...
Published 09/30/22
In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between lumber focused ETFs from Blackrock (WOOD) and Invesco (CUT). Which lumber sector ETF is the better choice? Program judges Mike Akins at ETF Action and Tom Psarofagis at Bloomberg  share their investing insights. 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...
Published 09/30/22