Spotlight Podcast

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International Equity, Preferred Securities, CLOs, and Global Transformers Feb 05, 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

Leveraged and Inverse ETFS: Tools for Trading Titans, Gold Miners, and Treasuries Dec 10, 2025

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In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton ‪@etfguide‬ chats with Ryan Lee, Senior Vice President of Product and Strategy at Direxion about top market trends and big moves in ETF trading.
Topics covered includes a discussion of Direxion's ETFs linked to titans of a given sector, gold miners and junior gold miners, and treasuries.
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To learn more about Direxion's ETF lineup, visit Direxion
https://www.direxion.com/

Balanced Approaches: Growth and Income Strategies for Modern Portfolios Nov 25, 2025

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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, CLOs, and companies that are transforming global business.
Learn more about Advisors Asset Management's ETF lineup
https://www.aamlive.com/ETF

Diversifying Income: Energy Infrastructure & Quality Small Cap Dividends Nov 06, 2025

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In this episode of Spotlight, Thalia Hayden ‪@etfguide‬ chats with with Paul Baiocchi, CFA and Head of Fund Sales and Strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors.
This episode examines top trends in electrification, energy, and other markets.
The growing electrification trend has made ETFs like the ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF (ELFY) more relevant then ever.
Plus, we analyze the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR), the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP), the ALPS O’Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM) and the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG).
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To learn more about SS&C ALPS Advisors visit
http://www.alpsfunds.com

Beyond Equities: The Case for Commodity Diversification in Volatile Markets Nov 06, 2025

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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 gold income strategies, commodity diversification opportunities, and key insights on copper 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 and how to invest in it with The United States Copper Index Fund (CPER), while analyzing the USCF Midstream
Energy Income Fund (UMI).
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To learn more about USCF Investments visit
http://www.USCFInvestments.com

Leveraged ETFs: Precision Tools for Tech, Defense, and E-Commerce Traders Sep 01, 2025

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In this episode of Spotlight, Ron Delegge ‪@etfguide‬ chats with Mo Sparks, Chief Product Officer at Direxion about top market trends and big moves in ETF trading.
Topics covered includes a discussion of Direxion's ETFs linked to Ford, Shopify, Lockheed Martin, along with digital networking and big pharma stocks.
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To learn more about Direxion's ETF lineup, visit Direxion
https://www.direxion.com/

Gold Income Strategies, Commodity Diversification, and Energy ETFs Sep 01, 2025

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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 gold income strategies, commodity diversification opportunities, and key insights on copper and natural gas 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 soaring demand due to electrification and AI growth, while analyzing natural gas ETFs like the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG).
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To learn more about USCF Investments visit
http://www.USCFInvestments.com

ETFs for Investing: The Growth and Income Strategy Aug 07, 2025

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In this episode of Spotlight, Brittany Mason ‪@etfguide‬ chats with Chandler Nichols, VP, ETF Product Development at Advisors Asset Management about growth and income opportunities with preferred securities, shorter duration bonds and companies that are transforming global business.
Learn more about Advisors Asset Management's ETF lineup
https://www.aamlive.com/ETF

The Electrified Future: ETFs for the AI Data Center Megatrend Aug 05, 2025

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In this episode of Spotlight, Thalia Hayden ‪@etfguide‬ chats with with Paul Baiocchi, CFA and Head of Fund Sales and Strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors.
This episode examines top trends in electrification, energy, and other markets.
The growing electrification trend has made ETFs like the ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF (ELFY) more relevant then ever.
Plus, we analyze the ALPS Intermediate Municipal Bond ETF (MNBD), the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR), the ALPS Core Commodity Natural Resource ETF (CCNR), and the ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT).
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To learn more about SS&C ALPS Advisors visit
http://www.alpsfunds.com

Tesla to Nvidia: How Single-Stock ETFs Are Changing the Game Jul 04, 2025

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Single-stock ETFs are rewriting the rules—offering leveraged exposure, built-in hedging, and targeted plays on some of the market's most iconic companies.
In this video, we dive into how they work, why they’re gaining traction, and what investors need to understand before jumping in. Whether you're curious about high-conviction trades or strategic hedging, this is your crash course into the future of ETF investing.
Watch Ron DeLegge ‪@etfguide‬ chat with David Kreinces at ETF Portfolio Management about single stock ETFs with a few case study examples on Strategy, Netflix and Coinbase.
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Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com

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