ETF Battles Podcast: Recent Episodes

Ronald DeLegge

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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
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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
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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
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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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion
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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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion
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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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion
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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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion
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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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion
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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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion
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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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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 cost, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Investments
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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 categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Investments
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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 category. Find out who wins the battle!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Investments
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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 category. Find out who wins the battle!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Investments
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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
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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 out who wins the battle!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Investments
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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 mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Investments
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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 battle!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Investments
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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 battle!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Investments
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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 and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Investments
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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 category. Find out who wins the battle!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Investments
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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 mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Investments
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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, performance and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Investments
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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. Find out who wins the battle!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Investments
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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 and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Investments
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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, performance, yield and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Investments
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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 battle!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Investments
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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, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!

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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested showdown between alternative weighted stock market ETFs from Invesco (RSP) vs. Invesco (RWL). Which alternative weighted 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, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Investments
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested showdown between stock market ETFs from State Street Global Advisors (SPYG) and Vanguard (VOO). Which stock market ETF is the better choice for stock market investors?

Program judges David Kreinces ETFPM.com and David Dierking from TheStreet.com examine this audience requested ETF matchup.

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
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested showdown between all-market stock ETFs from Fidelity Investments (ONEQ) and Vanguard (VT and VTI). Which stock market ETF is the better choice for investors?

Program judges David Kreinces ETFPM.com and David Dierking from TheStreet.com examine this audience requested ETF matchup.

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
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested duel between dividend stock ETFs from Charles Schwab (SCHD), Global X (SDIV) and Vanguard (VYM). Which dividend ETF is the better choice for investors?

Program judges Dave Nadig with VettaFi and John Davi with Astoria Portfolio Advisors examine this audience requested 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 battle!


ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Investments
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees a triple header contest between bitcoin ETFs from ProShares (BITO and BITI) along with a Bitcoin trust from Grayscale (GBTC). Which bitcoin product is the better choice?

Program judges Mike Akins at ETF Action and James Seyffart at Bloomberg share their investing insights.

Each ETF/Trust 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
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees a duel between equity ETFs from Global X (AGNG) and Hartford Funds (HLGE) that target the trend of an aging population. Which demographic focused ETF is the better choice?

Program judges Dave Nadig with VettaFi and John Davi with Astoria Portfolio Advisors examine this audience requested ETF matchup.

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
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees a triple header contest between preferred securities ETFs from Advisors Asset Management (PFLD), Blackrock (PFF) and Invesco (PGX). Which preferred securities ETF is the better choice?

Program judges Mike Akins at ETF Action and James Seyffart at Bloomberg share their investing 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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between the Distillate U.S. Fundamental Stability & Value ETF (DSTL) and the Pacer U.S. Cash Cows 100 ETF (COWZ). Which qaunt or factor-focused ETF is the better choice?

Program judges David Dierking at TheSteet.com and Cinthia Murphy at the ETF Think Tank 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 sponsored by:
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between precious metals linked ETNs from Credit Suisse tracking gold income strategies (GLDI) and silver income strategies (SLVO). Which precious metals ETN is the better choice?

Program judges David Dierking at TheSteet.com and Cinthia Murphy at the ETF Think Tank 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 sponsored by:
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between value ETFs from Alpha Architect (QVAL) and Invesco (RPV). Which value oriented stock ETF is the better choice?

Program judges Dave Nadig at VettaFi 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 sponsored by:
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between inflation hedging ETFs from Fidelity Investments (FCPI) and Horizon Kinetics (INFL), plus an ETF wild card surprise!

Program judges Dave Nadig at VettaFi 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 sponsored by:
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested triple-header contest between aerospace and defense ETFs from Blackrock iShares (ITA), Invesco (PPA) and State Street Global Advisors (XAR).

Program judges James Seyffart at Bloomberg Intelligence and John Davi at Astoria Portfolio Advisors 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 sponsored by:
Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com


CONTENT OF THIS VIDEO
0:00 Show starts here
0:48 Which ETF Battles do you wanna see?
1:05 Visit our viewer resources section
1:27 ETF Battle matchups
2:18 Judges introduced
2:39 Battle categories introduced
3:05 ETF Cost comparison
4:19 Exposure strategy analysis
7:14 ETF Performance comparison
9:10 Mystery category analysis
10:36 Judges recap their ETF winner
12:50 Final ETF Battle scorecard
14:00 Key takeaways
14:35 Visit our viewer resources section
14:50 Which ETF Battles do you wanna see?
15:05 Show conclusion

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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested triple-header contest between gold ETFs from GraniteShares (BAR), iShares (IAU) and State Street Global Advisors (GLD). Which of these gold funds is the ideal choice for investors who want exposure to real assets when the stock market is falling? Find out.

Program judges Dave Kreinces at ETFPM.com and David Dierking with TheStreet.com 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 sponsored by:
Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com


CONTENT OF THIS VIDEO
0:00 Show starts here
0:40 Which ETF Battles do you wanna see?
1:00 Visit our viewer resources section
1:15 ETF Battle matchups
1:38 Judges introduced
2:00 Battle categories introduced
2:30 ETF Cost comparison
3:55 Exposure strategy analysis
4:52 ETF Performance comparison
6:23 Mystery category analysis
8:50 Judges recap their ETF winner
11:03 Final ETF Battle scorecard
11:26 Key takeaways
12:37 Visit our viewer resources section
12:54 Which ETF Battles do you wanna see?
13:10 Show conclusion


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Dave Kreinces (ETFPM)
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David Dierking (TheStreet.com)
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested triple-header contest between dividend funds from Invesco (SPHD), State Street Global Advisors (SPYD) and WisdomTree (DHS). Which of these stock market dividend focused ETFs wins? Find out.

Program judges Mike Akins with ETF Action and Meb Faber with Cambria Investment Management share their investing 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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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What's your plan for dealing with soaring stock market volatility? And which ETFs are designed to benefit when volatility rockets higher?

In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees contest between the iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX) and ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY). Both products are designed for traders who are bullish on volatility. But which is better?

Program judges Mike Akins with ETF Action and Meb Faber with Cambria Investment Management 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 sponsored by:
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested triple-header contest between ETFs from State Street Global Advisors (XLE), USCF Investments (USO) and VanEck (OIH).

Program judges David Kreinces with ETFPM.com and Cinthia Murphy with the ETF Think Tank judge the ETF match-up, sharing their investing 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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested quadruple-header contest between ETFs from SoFi (SFY and SFYX) and Vanguard (VOO and VXF).

Program judges David Dierking with TheStreet.com and Tom Psarofagis with Bloomberg Intelligence judge the ETF match-up, sharing their investing 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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested triple-header contest between a trio of pharmaceutical ETFs from Invesco (PJP), State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) and VanEck (PPH).

Program judges David Dierking with TheStreet.com and Tom Psarofagis with Bloomberg Intelligence judge the ETF match-up, sharing their investing 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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested TRIPLE HEADER between food and agriculture focused ETFs from Invesco (DBA), Blackrock's iShares ETF family (VEGI) and VanEck (MOO).

Program judges Cinthia Murphy with ETF Think Tank and Todd Rosenbluth with ETF Trends judge this bout, sharing their investing 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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested bout between a pair of high dividend ETFs from Blackrock's iShares ETF family (HDV) and Vanguard (VYM).

Program judges Cinthia Murphy with ETF Think Tank and Todd Rosenbluth with ETF Trends judge this bout, sharing their investing 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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested triple-header between food and beverage / consumer staple ETFs.

Watch the Invesco Dynamic Food & Beverage ETF (PBJ), First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG) and Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) go against each other.

Program judges John Davi with Astoria Portfolio Advisors and Mike Akins with ETF Action judge this bout, sharing their investing 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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between high yield passive dividend income ETFs. Who wins the battle?

Watch the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI) vs Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD) vs the Global X S&P 500 Covered Call & Growth ETF (XYLG) going head-to-head.

Program judges David Dierking with TheStreet.com and Tom Psarofagis with Bloomberg Intelligence judge the ETF match-up, sharing their investing 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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between emerging markets ETFs from Charles Schwab (FNDE), Blackrock iShares (IEMG), WisdomTree (XSOE) and Vanguard (VWO).

Program judges Mike Akins with ETF Action and John Davi with Astoria Portfolio Advisors judge the ETF match-up, sharing their investing 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!


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

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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between the SPDR Portfolio Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF (SPIB) and Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT). Which ETF is best when interest rates are rising? Find out!

Program judges Mike Akins with ETF Action and John Davi with Astoria Portfolio Advisors judge the ETF match-up, sharing their investing 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!


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

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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between politically screened stock funds, Democratic Large-Cap Core Fund (DEMZ) and the Point Bridge GOP Stock Tracker ETF (MAGA).

Guest judges Cinthia Murphy with ETF Think Tank and David Dierking with TheStreet.com judge the ETF match-up, sharing their investing 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!


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

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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between growth stock ETFs ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF (GK) and Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF (FBCG).

Program judges Cinthia Murphy with ETF Think Tank and David Dierking with TheStreet.com judge the ETF match-up, sharing their investing 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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between medical devices / healthcare ETFs from Blackrock's iShares (IHI) and State Street Global's SPDR (XHE).

Program judges Todd Rosenbluth with CFRA Research and Eric Balchunas at Bloomberg judge the ETF match-up, sharing their investing 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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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n this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between high dividend income ETFs from Amplify ETFs (DIVO), J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JEPI) and Nationwide (NUSI).

Program judges Todd Rosenbluth with CFRA Research and Eric Balchunas at Bloomberg judge the ETF match-up, sharing their investing 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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between natural gas ETFs from First Trust (FCG), Barclays iPath (GAZ) and USCF Investments (UNG).

Program judges Mike Akins with ETF Action and Dave Kreinces with ETF Portfolio Management judge the ETF match-up, sharing their investing 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!


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

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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between energy ETFs from State Street Global Advisors (XLE and XOP) and Vanguard (VDE).

Program judges Mike Akins with ETF Action and Dave Kreinces with ETF Portfolio Management judge the ETF match-up, sharing their investing 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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between two heavyweights: the Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Stock Fund (FBGRX) and the Vanguard Mega Cap Growth Index ETF (MGK).

Program judges Athanasios "Tom" Psarofagis with Bloomberg Intelligence and John Davi with Astoria Portfolio Advisors judge the ETF field, sharing their investing 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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between three real estate equity ETFs. With shaky stock prices thus far in '22, more investors are looking to boost their bottom line with dividend income from yield paying industry sectors like real estate.

In this particular ETF bout it's a triple-header between rival real estate ETFs from iShares (REET), Charles Schwab (SCHH) and Vanguard (VNQ).

Program judges Athanasios "Tom" Psarofagis with Bloomberg Intelligence and John Davi with Astoria Portfolio Advisors judge the ETF field, sharing their investing 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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between three U.S. growth equity ETFs. Even though growth stocks are in the midst of a correction, there's still plenty of interest in this investing style.

In this particular ETF contest, it's the Invesco Nasdaq QQQ (QQQ), vs. the Schwab US Large Cap Growth ETF vs. the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG). Who wins the battle?

Program judges Jessica Ferringer with ETF.com and Mike Akins with ETFAction.com judge the ETF field, sharing their investing 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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested contest between two commodities ETFs linked to agriculture and another to energy, metals, corn and broader commodities as a group.

This time it's an intramural showdown between a pair of Invesco ETFs linked to agriculture (DBA) and broader commodities (DBC). Who wins the battle?

Program judges Jessica Ferringer with ETF.com and Mike Akins with ETFAction.com judge the ETF field, sharing their investing 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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested quadruple-header duel between 4 momentum focused stock ETFs.

This time it's iShares (MTUM), SPDRs (MTMM), JPMorgan (JMOM) and Vanguard (VFMO) going head-to-head. Who wins the battle?

Program judges Dave Nadig with ETF Trends and Todd Rosenbluth from CFRA Resarch judge the ETF field, sharing their investing 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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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In this Season 3 debut of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees an audience requested triple-header match-up between three emerging markets ETFs.

Program judges Dave Nadig with ETF Trends and Todd Rosenbluth from CFRA Resarch judge the ETF field, sharing their investing 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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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In this special episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @ETFguide reflects with program judges on Season II from 2021 and what comes next in 2022.

Program judges Jessica Ferringer from ETF.com, Todd Rosenbluth from CFRA Resarch, Eric Balchunas at Bloomberg and Dave Kreinces from ETFPM.com share their favorite moments from ETF Battles plus what investment trends they see ahead.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Entire Season II ETF Battles playlist. Binge watch it!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

Most watched battle from Season II:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRehc...

ETFs & Innovation Go Hand in Hand by Jessica Ferringer, CFA
https://www.etf.com/sections/blog/etf...


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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In this final Season II episode of ETF Battles, you'll watch an emerging markets ETF clash between the Emerging Markets Internet & Ecommerce ETF (EMQQ) vs. the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB). Which ETF wins the battle?

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this emerging markets scuffle with guest judges Jessica Ferringer from ETF.com and Eric Balchunas at Bloomberg sharing 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!


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 biotech clash between the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) vs. the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI). Which biotech stock fund is the better choice?

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this biotech duel with guest judges Jessica Ferringer from ETF.com and Eric Balchunas at Bloomberg sharing 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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In this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch a dividend income bout between the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI), Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD) and Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD).

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this triple-header contest between dividend income ETFs with guest judges Jessica Ferringer from ETF.com and John Davi with Astoria Portfolio Advisors sharing 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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In this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch an audience requested triple header contest between the Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV), Vanguard Small Cap Value Index ETF (VBR) and SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF (SLYV). Which small cap value ETF wins?

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this small cap equity ETF battle with guest judges Todd Rosenbluth, Director of Mutual Fund and ETF Research at CFRA Research and Mike Akins, CEO at ETF Action.

Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Plus wild cards. Find out who wins the battle!


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 skirmish between two growth stock ETFs - the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) vs. the Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders ETF (GTEK). Which ETF is the better play?

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this growth stock ETF contest with guest judges Todd Rosenbluth, Director of Mutual Fund and ETF Research at CFRA Research and Mike Akins, CEO at ETF Action.

Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Plus wild cards. Find out who wins the battle!

Be sure to watch the ARKK vs. KOMP match-up from our ETF Battles episode earlier this year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1AtJzwxhJo&t=0s


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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In this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch an audience requested triple-header contest of senior bank loan ETFs between First Trust Senior Loan Fund (FTSL), Invesco Senior Loan ETF (SRLN) and the SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF (BKLN).

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this bank loan ETF contest with guest judges Dave Kreinces, Founder at ETFPM.com and Dan Weiskopf, Portfolio Manager at Toroso Investments sharing their research insights.

Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Plus wild cards. Find out who wins the battle!


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 contest between two high growth ETFs. It's the Invesco QQQ (QQQ) vs. the Vanguard Growth Index Fund (VUG).

Growth stocks and ETFs linked to them have outperformed their value peers over the past decade. And QQQ vs. VUG examines two competing growth stock strategies for obtaining optimal exposure. Which one is the better choice for investors?

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this S&P 500 ETF contest with guest judges Dave Kreinces, Founder at ETFPM.com and Dan Weiskopf, Portfolio Manager at Toroso Investments sharing their research insights.

Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Plus wild cards. Find out who wins the battle!


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 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!


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 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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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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!


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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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Which consumer e-commerce ETF is the top pick? In this episode of ETF Battles, you'll see a triple header showdown between the Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY), the ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF (CLIX) and the ProShares Online Retail ETF (ONLN). This is another audience requested matchup and it's a good one. Find out which of these retail e-Commerce ETFs prevails.

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees the contest with guest judges Jessica Ferringer at ETF.com and Todd Rosenbluth at CFRA Research 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!

ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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In this episode of ETF Battles, the Invesco KBW Bank ETF (KBWB) and the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH) go toe-to-toe in another audience requested matchup - this time between ETFs in the financial and banking industry. Which of these ETF heavyweights prevails?

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees the matchup with guest judges Cinthia Murphy at ETF.com and Todd Rosenbluth at CFRA Research 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!

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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Are you looking for more dividend yield income? In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see dividend income ETF bout between the iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY) vs. Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) vs. iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT). Which of these ETF heavyweights prevails? 

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this income yield matchup with guest judges John Davi at Astoria Portfolio Advisors 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 & yield, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!

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Are you ready to go to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see a classic heavy-weight bout between the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) vs. Invesco Nasdaq Trust (QQQ) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). Together, these 3 ETFs manage almost $600 billion in assets. Which of these heavyweights prevails?

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this audience requested matchup with guest judges John Davi at Astoria Portfolio Advisors 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!


ETF Battles is sponsored by:
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Are you ready to go to rumble? Cannabis is a fast growing industry as companies tackle alternative therapies for chronic illness that traditional medicine hasn't solved. Which ETF portfolio of cannabis stocks is best?

In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see a head-to-head contest between the AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF (YOLO) vs. ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (MJ) vs. AdvisorShares Pure U.S. Cannabis ETF (MSOS). Which cannabis ETF prevails? 

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this audience requested matchup 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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Are you ready to go to rumble? Clean energy stocks, which includes wind, hydro and solar power, is a mega investment trend as global economies tackle climate change. Do you invest in solar ETFs or clean tech focused ETFs?

In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see a head-to-head contest between the Global X Clean Tech ETF (CTEC) vs. the Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (PBW) vs. the Invesco Solar ETF (TAN). Which clean energy ETF prevails? 

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this audience requested matchup 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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Are you ready to go to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see a head-to-head contest between the Vanguard Mega Cap Index ETF (MGC) vs. the Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF (XLG)! Find out which megacap stock ETF is the better choice in another viewer requested matchup.

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this audience requested matchup with guest judges Dave Nadig at ETF Trends and Cinthia Murphy at ETF.com providing their research insights. 

Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Who wins the battle?

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are you ready to go to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see another viewer requested ETF matchup. This time it's a MASSIVE quadruple-header between covered call ETFs! It's JEPI vs. QYLD vs. NUSI vs. RYLD. If you're into passive income, don't miss it. Which ETF should you buy?

Ron DeLegge @ETFguidereferees this audience requested matchup with guest judges Dave Nadig at ETF Trends and Cinthia Murphy at ETF.com 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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Are you ready to go to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see the iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (MTUM) vs. the Invesco Nasdaq-100 ETF (QQQ). Both ETFs own some of the same type of high momentum, growth stocks but with some key strategy differences. Which ETF is the better growth play on stocks?

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this audience requested matchup 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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Are you ready to go to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) vs. the SPDR S&P Kensho New Economies Composite ETF (KOMP). Both ETFs own stocks tracking high growth trends like clean energy, genomics, and blockchain technology. Which ETF is the better growth play on stocks?

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this audience requested matchup 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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Are you ready to go to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles you'll watch an epic matchup between two EV lithium battery ETFs: the Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF (BATT) vs. the Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT). Which battery ETF is the better positioned for the massive growth in EV battery growth?

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this audience requested matchup with guest judges Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg and Mike Akins, Founder 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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Are you ready to go to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see a triple-header clash between these dividend stock ETFs: the iShares Dividend Core ETF (DGRO) vs. Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) vs. the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG). Which ETF is the better dividend income play?

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this audience requested matchup with guest judges Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg and Mike Akins, Founder at ETF Action 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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Are you ready to go to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles you'll see a clash between the ARK Genomics Revolution ETF (ARKG) vs. the Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF (GNOM). Which ETF is the better play?

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees the matchup with guest judges Cinthia Murphy at ETF.com and Dave Kreinces at ETF Portfolio Management 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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between 3 hyper-growth investing strategies: Blockchain stocks, FANG stocks and Ethereum. It's BLOK vs. ETHE vs. FNGU, who wins?   

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide  referees the matchup with guest judges Cinthia Murphy at ETF.com and Dave Kreinces at ETF Portfolio Management providing their research insights. 

Each ETF/ETN 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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Are you ready to go to the moon? In this episode you'll see a TRIPLE HEADER between 3 space travel and exploration ETFs. It's ARKX vs. ROKT vs. UFO, who wins?   

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide referees this audience requested matchup with guest judges Dave Nadig from ETF Trends and Todd Rosenbluth at CFRA Research 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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Are you ready to rumble? In this episode you'll see a TRIPLE HEADER between 3 ESG focused, socially responsible, sustainable and impact investing ETFs from iShares and Vangaurd. Who wins?   

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide​ referees this audience requested matchup with guest judges Mike Akins at ETF Action and Todd Rosenbluth at CFRA Research providing their research insights. 

Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery category. The ETFs mentioned in this episode are ESGU, ESGV and DSI. Find out who wins the battle! 

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Are you ready to rumble? In this episode you'll see a 3-way battle South Korea ETFs from Direxion, iShares and Franklin Templeton. Who wins?   

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide​  referees this audience requested matchup with guest judges Mike Akins at ETF Action 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. The ETFs mentioned in this episode are KORU, FLKR, and EWY. Find out who wins the battle! 

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Are you ready to rumble? In this episode you'll see a 4-way battle between a pair of small and midcap value ETFs from Invesco vs. Vanguard. Who wins?   

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide​ referees this audience requested matchup with guest judges Mike Akins at ETF Action 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. The ETFs mentioned in this episode are RSP, RZV, RFV, IVOV, VIOV and SPY. Find out who wins the battle! 

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Looking for the best cybersecurity stocks and ETFs? In this episode you'll see an EPIC battle between the First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR), ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF (HACK), iShares Cybersecurity & Tech ETF (IHAK), and Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG). Find out which of these 4 cybersecurity ETFs is the best way to play this mega-investment theme.

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide​  referees this matchup with guest judges Todd Rosenbluth at CFRA Research and Dave Nadig at ETF Trends 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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Are you ready to rumble? In this episode you'll see an EPIC battle between the ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW), Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD).  Is Cathie Wood better than Bitcoin and Ethereum? And what does gold have to say about it? Which of these choices is the best opportunity for growth investors? 

Ron DeLegge  @ETFguide​ referees this matchup with guest judges Cinthia Murphy at ETF.com and Dave Kreinces at ETF Portfolio Management 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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Are you ready to rumble? There's a $2 trillion U.S. infrastructure spending bill on the table. And in this timely episode you'll see a battle between 3 infrastructure ETFs: iShares Global Infrastructure ETF (IGF), Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE), and the FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (NFRA). 

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide​ referees this matchup with guest judges Todd Rosenbluth Director of ETF Research at CFRA Research and Mike Akins, Founding Partner 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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Are you ready to rumble? Value stocks have been beating growth stocks thus far in 2021. And in this timely episode you'll see a skirmish between 4 value stock ETFs: the Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL), Roundhill Acquirers Deep Value ETF (DEEP), iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) and the Vanguard Value ETF (VTV). 

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide​ referees this matchup with guest judges Todd Rosenbluth Director of ETF Research at CFRA Research and Eric Balchunas, Senior Analyst at Bloomberg 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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Are you ready to rumble? Season II of ETF Battles is in full swing and in this episode you'll watch an epic ETF triple header between the VanEck Market Vectors Social Sentiment ETF (BUZZ) Goldman Sachs Hedge Industry VIP ETF (GVIP) and the AdvisorShares Alpha DNA Equity Sentiment ETF (SENT) . As the influence of social media on investors' sentiment grows, which of these stock ETFs is best positioned to benefit? Who wins the battle? 

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide​  referees this audience requested matchup with guest judges Mike Akins, Founding Partner at ETF Action and Eric Balchunas, Senior Analyst at Bloomberg 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! (Credit to @synthartist69​ on the Let's Go Crazy keyboard jam)

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Are you ready to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles, you'll watch a small cap vs. mid cap sibling rivalry between: the iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) and SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF (MDY) . Smaller stocks have been outperforming larger stocks thus far in 2021. Which is the better play and who wins the battle? 

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide​ referees the tussle with guests David Kreinces at ETF Portfolio Management and Cinthia Murphy at ETF.com judging the ETF battle. 

Each fund is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle between small cap and mid cap ETFs. 

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Are you ready to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles, you'll watch a MASSIVE triple header showdown between: Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) and the Van Eck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH) . Bitcoin and the semiconductors both need each other. Which is the better play and who wins the battle? 

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide​ referees the tussle with guests David Kreinces at ETF Portfolio Management and Cinthia Murphy at ETF.com judging the ETF battle. 

Each fund is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle between these semiconductor ETFs and bitcoin. 

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Are you ready to rumble? In this episode of ETF Battles, you'll watch an epic triple header showdown between: ARKK (Ark Innovation ETF ),  QQQ (Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF ) and the SPY SPDR S&P 500 . Although all ETFs in this matchup own some of the same stocks, two funds (QQQ and SPY) are index linked while ARKK is actively managed. Who wins the battle? 

Ron DeLegge @ETFguide​ referees this skirmish with guests David Kreinces at ETF Portfolio Management and Mike Akins at ETF Action judging the ETF battle. 

Each fund is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle between these two technology, futuristic minded ETFs.