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Earn and Grow: Examining Dividend ETFs with Big Growth Potential Aug 25, 2024

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In this episode of Spotlight, Ron DeLegge ‪@etfguide‬ speaks with Paul Baiocchi, CFA & Chief ETF Strategist at SS&C ALPS Advisors about investing and ETF strategies for navigating changes to U.S. interest rates.
Topics covered include ETF strategies for dividends, equity growth and tax-exempt income. Also discussed: The impact of a new cycle of lower U.S. interest rates on financial advisors, investors and their portfolios.
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 Intermediate Municipal Bond ETF (MNBD)
ALPS Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR)
Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP)

Investing in Commodities to Diversify against Stock Market Risk and Inflation Aug 05, 2024

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In this episode of Spotlight, Thalia Hayden ‪@etfguide‬ chats with with John Love, CFA and CEO at USCF Investments.
We discuss the role of commodities inside a diversified investment portfolio along with trends in commodity prices like copper, gold and oil. Plus, we cover the global transition towards sustainable energy solutions and the potential ETF investment opportunities in this rapidly evolving sector.
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.

Why Preferred Securities might be the Sweet Spot in Fixed Income May 29, 2024

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In this episode of Spotlight, Ron DeLegge II @etfguide chats with Lance McGray, Head of ETFs at Advisors Asset Management about income opportunities with preferred securities and why they could be the sweet spot for fixed income investors.
You'll learn about an ETF that tracks global innovators across various industry sectors from software to healthcare and beyond.
ETF tickers mentioned in this episode include
1. AAM Low Duration Preferred & Income Securities ETF (PFLD)
2. AAM Transformer ETF (TRFM)
Learn more about Advisors Asset Management's ETF lineup
https://www.aamlive.com/ETF

Spotlight: Beating Inflation and High Rates with Active Income Strategies May 24, 2024

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In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton @etfguide chats 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)
USCF SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Strategy No K-1 Fund (SDCI)

Spotlight: How AI is helping this ETF to Trade Better May 23, 2024

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In this episode of Spotlight, Thalia Hayden @etfguide speaks with Ryan Pannell, CEO at Kaiju Worldwide about the decision making challenges facing stock market investors and how the BTD Capital Fund (DIP) ETF is built to deal with them.
Using artificial intelligence or AI, the BTD Capital Fund (DIP) ETF plugs into a robust data framework for its investment strategy — seeking to remove the guesswork of buy and sell decisions facing stock market investors.
Pannell explains how the ETF works and what role it plays inside a diversified investment portfolio. Always consult the prospectus carefully before investing.
Distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC.

Spotlight: HOT ETF Trends in Stocks, Gold and Industry Sectors Apr 27, 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 hot stock market trends, ETF strategies for combating inflation, trading industry sectors and capitalizing on high interest rates. Also discussed are updates to recent changes in Direxion's single stock ETF lineup.
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To learn more about Direxion's ETF lineup, visit Direxion
https://www.direxion.com/

Growth vs. Value: How Investors Can Win with the Right ETF Strategy Mar 06, 2024

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In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton @etfguide speaks with Lance McGray, Head of ETFs at Advisors Asset Management about the tug-of-war between growth and value stocks along with what higher rates for longer might mean for income focused investors.
You'll learn about ETF dividend strategies for fighting rising interest rates and high inflation. Plus, you'll see how carefully positioned high dividend income in the right markets, is both achievable and sustainable.
ETF tickers mentioned in this episode include
1. AAM Low Duration Preferred & Income Securities ETF (PFLD)
2. AAM S&P Developed Markets High Dividend Value ETF (DMDV)
3. AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF (EEMD)
4. AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF (SPDV)
Learn more about Advisors Asset Management's ETF lineup
https://www.aamlive.com/ETF

Spotlight: Top Trends in Commodities and the ETFs Tracking Them Feb 29, 2024

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n this episode of Spotlight, Thalia Hayden @etfguide speaks with with John Love, CFA and CEO at USCF Investments.
We discuss the role of commodities inside a diversified investment portfolio and trends in commodity prices. Plus, we cover the global transition towards sustainable energy solutions and the potential ETF investment opportunities in this rapidly evolving sector.
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.
We advise you to consider a Fund's objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. Download a copy of a Fund's Prospectus by contacting the Fund’s distributor at: ALPS Distributors, Inc., 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000, Denver, Colorado 80203, calling 800-920-0259
Investing involves risks, including loss of principal.
Funds distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.
To learn more, visit: https://www.uscfinvestments.com/

Bond investing: Overcoming the challenges of balancing risk and yield income Feb 07, 2024

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In this episode of Spotlight, Thalia Hayden @etfguide speaks with Paul Baiocchi, CFA & Chief ETF Strategist at SS&C ALPS Advisors.
Topics covered include ETF strategies for fixed income exposure to bonds, small cap stocks, international equities and
*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)
Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE)
To learn more about SS&C ALPS Advisors visit*
http://www.alpsfunds.com

An ETF that Makes "Buying the Dip" in Stocks Easy Feb 05, 2024

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In this episode of Spotlight, Thalia Hayden @etfguide speaks with Ryan Pannell, CEO at Kaiju ETF Advisors about the decision making challenges facing stock market investors and how the BTD Capital Fund (DIP) ETF is built to deal with them.
Using artificial intelligence or AI, the BTD Capital Fund (DIP) ETF plugs into a robust data framework for its investment strategy — seeking to remove the guesswork of buy and sell decisions facing stock market investors.
Pannell explains how the ETF works and what role it plays inside a diversified investment portfolio. Always consult the prospectus carefully before investing.
Distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC.

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