ETF Battles Podcast

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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!

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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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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!

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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!

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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!

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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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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!

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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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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!

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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!

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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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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!

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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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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!

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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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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!

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ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion
Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com