ETF Battles Podcast

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In this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch a contest between S&P 500 ETFs. It's the SPDR S&P 500 Trust (SPY) vs. the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP).

SPY vs. RSP is like the granddaddy vs. the grandpappy because SPY was the very first U.S. listed ETF, while RSP was the first equal weighted ETF ever launched. Both funds have a long-term performance history, but which one is the better choice for investors?

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this S&P 500 ETF contest with guest judges Dave Nadig from ETF Trends and Eric Balchunas at Bloomberg sharing their research 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!

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Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. If you're ready for a bold trade, visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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In this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch an audience requested bitcoin bash between the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) against the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC).

Crypto linked funds are exploding in number and bitcoin is still king. But which bitcoin linked products in the ETF market are best? The quest for the perfect exchange-traded vehicle that closely tracks the price of bitcoin continues!

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this bitcoin ETF bash with guest judges Dave Nadig from ETF Trends and Eric Balchunas at Bloomberg sharing their research 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!

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ETF Battles is sponsored by:
Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. If you're ready for a bold trade, visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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In this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch an audience requested triple-header between the ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (ARKG), Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF (GNOM) and iShares Genomics Immunology & Healthcare ETF (IDNA).

The search for therapies tackling chronic illnesses like cancer, diabetes and heart disease has put stocks in the biotechnology and genomics industry sector on center stage.

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this triple-header contest between water ETFs with guest judges Mike Akins from ETF Action and Jessica Ferringer from ETF.com sharing their research 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!

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ETF Battles is sponsored by:
Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. If you're ready for a bold trade, visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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In this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch an audience requested triple-header between the Global X Clean Water ETF (AQWA), First Trust Water ETF (FIW) and Invesco Water Resources ETF (PHO).

Along with clean air, access to clean water is the most precious resource on the planet. Yet cities and states across the U.S. are dealing with aging infrastructure that is impacting the delivery of clean water. The problem mirrors a global clean water shortage.

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this triple-header contest between water ETFs with guest judges Mike Akins from ETF Action and Jessica Ferringer from ETF.com sharing their research 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!

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In this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch an audience requested match between the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF), Global X FinTech ETF (FINX) and the Ecofin Digital Payments Infrastructure Fund (TPAY).

Fintech stocks have been on the move. The fintech marketplace includes companies involved with cryptocurrencies, digital payments, mobile banking, buy now pay later billing and other innovative technology that's upending the traditional financial services industry.

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this fixed income bout with guest judges Todd Rosenbluth at CFRA Research and John Davi at Astoria Portfolio Advisors providing their research 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!

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ETF Battles is sponsored by:
Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. If you're ready for a bold trade, visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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In this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch an audience requested match between the iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF (FLOT) and the Quadratic Interest Rate Volatility and Inflation Hedge ETF (IVOL).

Bond investors want higher yield income, but are concerned about the negative impact of higher interest rates on the value of their bond portfolio. Which bond ETF strategy is better for a rising interest rates?

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this fixed income bout with guest judges Todd Rosenbluth at CFRA Research and John Davi at Astoria Portfolio Advisors providing their research insights.

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!

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ETF Battles is sponsored by:
Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. If you're ready for a bold trade, visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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In this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch an audience requested high stakes shootout between Direxion Daily Dow Jones Int Bull 3X ETF (WEBL), Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares (RETL) and the Direxion Daily S&P 500® High Beta Bull (HIBL).

While each of these 3x bull ETFs are all leveraged, they target a different set of stocks. Who wins the battle? 

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this high octane 3x ETF bout with guest judges Jessica Ferringer at ETF.com and David Kreinces at ETFPM.com providing their research 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!

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ETF Battles is sponsored by:
Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. If you're ready for a bold trade, visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see another audience requested contest - this time between 4 semiconductor ETFs. It's an all-out ETF comparison battle between the iShares Semiconductor ETF  (SOXX), VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH), SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD), and Invesco Dynamic Semiconductor ETF (PSI) in a quadruple-header contest. Which ETF wins the battle?

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this chip bout with guest judges Jessica Ferringer at ETF.com and David Kreinces at ETFPM.com providing their research 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!

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ETF Battles is sponsored by:
Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. If you're ready for a bold trade, visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see another audience requested head-to-head contest - this time between the self-driving electric vehicle EV tech ETFs. It's the iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF  (IDRV), Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (DRIV), KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility Index ETF (KARS) and SPDR Kensho Smart Mobility ETF  (HAIL) in a quadruple-header contest. Which ETF wins the battle?

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees today's bout with guest judges Eric Balchunas at Bloomberg and Mike Akins at ETF Action providing their research 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!

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ETF Battles is sponsored by:
Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. If you're ready for a bold trade, visit http://www.Direxion.com 

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Chinese stocks have been in a free fall and China ETFs have been following suit. The attack by Chinese regulators on technology, education and social media industries may present a good opportunity for patient investors with stomach.

In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see another audience requested head-to-head contest - this time between the iShares Large-Cap China ETF (FXI) vs. KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) vs. iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI). Which Chinese ETF prevails?

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees today's bout with guest judges Eric Balchunas at Bloomberg and Mike Akins at ETF Action providing their research 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!

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ETF Battles is sponsored by:
Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. If you're ready for a bold trade, visit http://www.Direxion.com