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Growth + High Yield: The ETF Strategy Giving You Passive Income from Hot Tech Plays Sep 22, 2026

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In this episode of Spotlight, Talitha Vickers @etfguide chats with Bilal Little, CETF and Global ETF Strategist at Direxion about the crypto recovery, rising bond yields, Direxion's High-Income ETFs, and more.

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00:00 Introduction & The Renewed Crypto Momentum

02:29 Escalating Treasury Yields & Long-Term Bond Strategies

04:05 Single-Stock ETFs

07:43 Direxion Income Boost ETFs

10:07 Closing Takeaways & Resources

Is the AI Bubble About to Burst? How to Protect Your Portfolio! Sep 12, 2026

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In this episode of Spotlight, Ron DeLegge ‪@etfguide‬ chats with David Kreinces, CEO and Founder of ETF Portfolio Management about whether the AI bubble is about to burst, and how to protect your portfolio in the case of tech industry-led market downturn.
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Beyond Nvidia: How to Invest in the Entire AI Value Chain Sep 02, 2026

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In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton ‪@etfguide‬ chats with Lance McGray, Head of ETF Product at Advisors Asset Management about growth and income opportunities with preferred securities, dividend investing, and companies that are transforming global business.

Oil Price Shockwaves: Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea & What’s Next for Crude Jul 28, 2026

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In this episode of Spotlight, Ron DeLegge ‪@etfguide‬ chats with John Love, CFA and CEO of USCF Investments.
John discusses the ongoing Iran Oil Crisis, and whether it's close to ending, or will stretch on further, as well as the United States Oil Fund (USO). He also discusses the USCF Midstream Energy Income Fund (UMI), a midstream energy fund invested in companies that serve logistical needs for the energy market, the USCF SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Strategy No K-1 Fund (SDCI), which dynamically invests in a broad range of commodities, and the USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income ETF (USG), which combines physical gold exposure with quarterly income via options strategies.
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To learn more about USCF Investments visit
http://www.USCFInvestments.com

ETFs for Growth and Income Investors Jun 17, 2026

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In this episode of Spotlight, Thalia Hayden ‪@etfguide‬ chats with Lance McGray, Head of ETF Product at Advisors Asset Management about growth and income opportunities with international investing, preferred securities, CLOs, and companies that are transforming global business.
Learn more about Advisors Asset Management's ETF lineup
https://www.aamlive.com/ETF

Energy Commodities: Gas, Gold, and Oil/Bitcoin ETFs May 29, 2026

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In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton ‪@etfguide‬ chats with with John Love, CFA and CEO of USCF investments.
This episode covers the Iran Oil Crisis, and its effects on gasoline and oil markets. It also covers gold income strategies and a unique oil and bitcoin strategy, and key insights and energy markets.
John Love of USCF Investments talks about UGA, the United States Gasoline Fund, which offers investors exposure to Gasoline during a time of spiking gas prices nationwide.
We also explore the USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income ETF (USG), which combines physical gold exposure with quarterly income via options strategies—a unique approach for investors seeking steady returns alongside precious metals, as well as USCF's recently launched Oil Plus Bitcoin Strategy Fund (WTIB), which allows you to invest in two uncorrelated assets in one find.

Leveraged ETFs to Take Advantage of Market Movements May 05, 2026

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In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton ‪@etfguide‬ chats with Shawn Edwards, Vice President of Institutional ETF Sales at Direxion about top market trends and trading through volatility with ETFs.
Topics covered includes a discussion of Direxion's ETFs linked to industries like oil, uranium, and the larger energy sector, as well as single-stock ETFs linked to specific names like Palantir and Meta.
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To learn more about Direxion's ETF lineup, visit Direxion
https://www.direxion.com/

How Investors Can Protect Themselves From the Oil Crisis Apr 25, 2026

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In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton ‪@etfguide‬ interviews Paul Baiocchi, CFA & Head of Fund Sales and Strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors.
Volatility in the Middle East continues to put upward pressure on oil and other commodity prices, causing some investors to rethink their positions. Today we're taking a closer look at the energy market, and how investors can protect themselves during this tense time in geopolitics.
We discuss the SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Strategy No K-1 Fund (SDCI), as well as the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP), the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR), the ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES), the USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund (ZSB), the ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL), and the ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF (ELFY).

The Queen of Alts: Shana Sissel on the Evolution of Portfolio Construction Mar 13, 2026

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In this episode of Spotlight, Ron DeLegge ‪@etfguide‬ interviews Shana Sissel, CAIA & Founder of Banríon Capital Management.
Some of the world's biggest and best investors have a secret. Alternatives. Also known as alts. This includes real assets, private equity, hedge style. Strategies and the stuff that never makes the headlines but quietly drives returns. Today we're pulling back the curtain on alts and how they may fit into a smarter, more resilient portfolio.
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To learn more about Banríon Capital Management visit
https://www.banrioncapital.com

Commodities Investing: How to Ride the Wave Feb 06, 2026

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In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton ‪@etfguide‬ chats with with John Love, CFA and CEO of USCF investments.
This episode dives into precious metals, gold income strategies, copper markets, commodity diversification opportunities, a unique oil and bitcoin strategy, and key insights and energy markets.
John Love of USCF Investments breaks down the USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income ETF (USG), which combines physical gold exposure with quarterly income via options strategies—a unique approach for investors seeking steady returns alongside precious metals.
We also explore the SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Strategy No K-1 Fund (SDCI), which leverages broad commodity trends to diversify portfolios beyond stocks and bonds, as well as examining copper’s structural supply deficit and increasing demand as well as USCF's recently launched Oil Plus Bitcoin Strategy Fund (WTIB), which allows you to invest in two uncorrelated assets in one find.
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To learn more about USCF Investments visit
http://www.USCFInvestments.com

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