Preventing Stock Market Losses – How to Do It!

In this episode, Ron DeLegge @etfguide reveals the three cornerstones of prudent investment management that 99% of investors miss. Ron also explains what the Margin of Safety strategy is, how it works and where it started. Plus Ron tells you more about the Margin of Safety tool at ETFguide.com and how it can help you to prevent and stop stock market...

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Portfolio Makeover: A $686k retirement plan with a taxing problem

In this episode of Portfolio Makeover, Ron DeLegge @etfguide examines a $686k 401(k) retirement account for T.B. She’s single, 63-years old and from Tuscon, AZ. She owns Fidelity index mutual funds inside a traditional 401(k) plan. Is she correctly positioned when it comes to risk, diversification and taxes? What are the strengths and weakness of...

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ETF Battles: Which Factor Investing ETF is the Best Option?

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...

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ETF Battles: ARKK vs. QQQ and SPY – Which is the Best ETF?

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...

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Portfolio Makeover: A $227k Retirement Account with No Cushion

In this episode of Portfolio Makeover, Ron DeLegge @etfguide examines a $277k SEP IRA account for R.P. He’s married, 59-years old and from Bend, OR. He owns 2 value equity mutual funds and 1 high dividend ETF. Is he correctly positioned when it comes to risk, diversification and taxes? What are the strengths and weakness of his investment portfolio’s...

2w

First Look ETF: Plugging into the Energy Transition Megatrend and Tactical Income Strategies

In this episode of First Look ETF, Stephanie Stanton @etfguide examines new ETFs from Fidelity Investments, Nicholas Wealth Management and USCF Investments. Recently launched ETFs for our March episode are focused on commodities targeting the energy transition megatrend and actively managed investing strategies for fixed income investors. The guest...

2w

Swimming Naked with Silvergate Bank and SVB

In this episode, Ron DeLegge @etfguide analyzes the stock market’s 2023 performance through the lens of the 11 S&P 500 industry sector ETFs. Who’s leading, who’s lagging and what does it mean? Ron also explains how Silvergate Bank and Silicon Valley Bank were both swimming naked and why some of depositors got sloppy with their money. Finally,...

2w

ETF Battles: What’s the Top Self-Driving EV Tech Focused ETF?

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...

3w

Defensive ETF Strategies for Higher, Sustainable Dividend Income

In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton @etfguide chats with Lance McGray, Head of ETFs at Advisors Asset Management about ETF dividend income strategies for investors and financial advisors. You’ll learn about ETF strategies for combating rising interest rates and stubborn inflation. Plus, you’ll see how dividend income could buffer stock...

4w

ETF Battles: Which Blockchain ETF is the Best Choice? Watch Fidelity vs. iShares!

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...

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