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Behind the Move: ETFs with Gold and Commodities are Booming! May 12, 2025

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In this episode of Spotlight, Thalia Hayden ‪@etfguide‬ chats with with John Love, CFA and CEO at USCF Investments.
This episode examines top trends in commodities like gold, copper, natural gas and other commodities along with corresponding ETFs.
Copper's strong 2025 performance has put ETFs like the United States Copper Index Fund (CPER) on investors' radars. Plus, we analyze the USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund (USG) which offers income potential from its gold holdings for investors and financial advisors.
Finally, this episode helps advisors and investors understand the important role commodities play inside a diversified investment portfolio. They aren't just a hedge, but a big diversifier with upside potential.

The ETF Trade: Gold, Tesla, Mag 7 Stocks, AI and More! May 01, 2025

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In this episode of Spotlight, Thalia Hayden ‪@etfguide‬ chats with Douglas Yones, CEO at Direxion about top market trends and big moves in ETF trading.
Topics covered includes a discussion of Direxion's ETFs linked to gold miners, semiconductors, Mag 7 stocks like Tesla and Nvidia, along with the cybersecurity and big pharma stocks.
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To learn more about Direxion's ETF lineup, visit Direxion
https://www.direxion.com/

Active ETF Strategies Aimed at Faster Dividend Growth vs. the S&P 500 Apr 01, 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 income opportunities with dividend growth stocks, preferred securities and shorter duration bonds.
ETF tickers mentioned in this episode include
1. AAM Low Duration Preferred & Income Securities ETF (PFLD)
2. AAM Brentview Dividend Growth ETF (BDIV)
3. AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF (SPDV)
4. AAM SLC Low Duration Income ETF (LODI)
Learn more about Advisors Asset Management's ETF lineup
https://www.aamlive.com/ETF

Beyond the Index: How Small Cap and REIT Investing is Advancing for ETF Investors Feb 14, 2025

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In this episode of Spotlight, Thalia Hayden ‪@etfguide‬ chats with Paul Baiocchi, CFA & Chief ETF Strategist at SS&C ALPS Advisors.
Topics covered include ETF strategies for combating the shortcomings of traditional cap weighted market indexes. Financial advisors and ETF investors alike should take note.
Also discussed are investment opportunities for REIT, fixed income and energy investors. Finally, a new global equity ETF targeting natural resources is discussed and explained.
ETF tickers mentioned in this episode
ALPS Smith Core Plus Bond ETF (SMTH)
ALPS O’Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM)
ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT)
ALPS Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR)
ALPS CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF (CCNR)
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To learn more about SS&C ALPS Advisors visit
http://www.alpsfunds.com

Why Financial Gurus Are Selling You Dreams, Not Reality: The Math Behind Their Bad Advice Dec 12, 2024

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In this episode, Ron DeLegge ‪@etfguide‬ chats with ‪@DavidMcKnight‬ , a financial advisor and best-selling author about his new book titled "The Guru Gap: How America’s Financial Gurus Are Leading You Astray, and How to Get Back on Track."
You'll learn about why financial gurus like Dave Ramsey, Suze Orman and others often provide cookie-cutter advice to the masses that is limited, incomplete and sometimes just plain wrong!

A Gold ETF that Offers Income Potential and a Top Rated Commodities ETF Revealed! Nov 25, 2024

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In this episode of Spotlight, Jacqueline Schadeck ‪@etfguide‬ chats with with John Love, CFA and CEO at USCF Investments.
This episode examines the potential impact of the incoming Trump administration on oil and energy markets. We'll also examine a gold ETF that offers income potential, which could be suited for investors who want cash flow on their gold assets.
Finally, we'll reveal the identity of a top rated commodities ETF that is being used by some investors and financial advisors as a core portfolio building block for commodities exposure.
About USCF
USCF operates on the leading edge of product innovation as an asset management firm offering exchange-traded products (ETPs) and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The firm broke new ground with the launch of the first oil ETP, the United States Oil Fund, LP (Ticker: USO), in 2006. Since then, USCF has designed and issued 15 more specialty products across commodity and alternative asset classes.

The Case for Active Bond, REIT and Small Cap ETFs over Passive Strategies Nov 11, 2024

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In this episode of Spotlight, Jaqueline Schadeck ‪@etfguide‬ with Paul Baiocchi, CFA & Chief ETF Strategist at SS&C ALPS Advisors.
Topics covered include ETF strategies for combating stubborn inflation, high interest rates and active solutions for fixed income and equity investors.
ETF tickers mentioned in this episode
ALPS Smith Core Plus Bond ETF (SMTH)
ALPS O’Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM)
ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG)
ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT)
ALPS Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR)
ALPS CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF (CCNR)
To learn more about SS&C ALPS Advisors visit
http://www.alpsfunds.com

Semiconductor SOXL and Single Stock ETFs Gain Momentum Oct 30, 2024

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In this episode of Spotlight, Thalia Hayden ‪@etfguide‬ chats with Ed Egilinksy, Head of Sales and Distribution & Alternatives at Direxion.
Topics covered include stock market trends the semiconductor and technology sector, single stock ETFs along with big moves in Chinese stocks and U.S. Treasuries.
Also discussed are ETF strategies for the U.S. Presidential election, trading industry sectors and capitalizing on market momentum. Stay on top of Direxion's expanding ETF lineup.

A Breast Cancer Survivor's Inspiring Journey and the PINK ETF Oct 11, 2024

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In this episode of Spotlight, Ron DeLegge ‪@etfguide‬ speaks with Shana Sissel at Banríon Capital Management about her breast cancer journey and inspiring recovery.
October is breast cancer awareness month and a reminder of the importance of screening. Also, it's a reminder to support all who have been diagnosed.
The PINK ETF from Simplify invests in breakthrough healthcare therapies and net profits are donated for the benefit of the Susan G. Komen foundation on an annual basis.

Building a Bulletproof Dividend Portfolio: Diversification Tips Sep 11, 2024

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In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton ‪@etfguide‬ chats with Lance McGray, Head of ETFs at Advisors Asset Management about ETF strategies for diversifying dividend income.
Using various dividend income strategies vs. a one-trick pony approach helps investors and financial advisors to build a more robust, well-rounded and potentially stable passive income strategy.
In this episode, you'll learn about income ETFs tracking preferred securities, dividend growth, dividend value and actively managed equity dividend stocks.
Learn more about Advisors Asset Management's ETF lineup
https://www.aamlive.com/ETF

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