Zacks Investment Research

ETF Spotlight

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Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

Why Precision Is Important for Bond ETF Investors 12.02.2024

Where can investors find attractive opportunities within the fixed income market? (1:00) - What Should Investors Know About BondBloxx? (5:15) - What Is Driving The Growth In Fixed Income Investing Right Now? (10:15) - What Are The Advantages of Investing In Bond ETFs? (14:00) - How Many Rate Cuts Should Investor Expect This Year? (16:50) - Overview of BondBloxx ETF Suite (20:10) - Episode Roundup:...

India ETFs Are Booming; Here's Why 05.02.2024

India is emerging as a clear beneficiary of China's economic crisis (1:15) - Will India Be The Investment Destination For 2024? (6:05) - The Digitization of India: What Should Investors Be Looking For? (17:55) - India Internet & Ecommerce ETF: INQQ (29:15) - Will We See The Negative Sentiment Change For China Investments Anytime Soon? (37:30) - Will India Become The New China? (44:50) - Episode Ro...

Can Aerospace & Defense ETFs Rise Amid Ongoing Geopolitical Conflicts 29.01.2024

We discuss the outlook for Boeing and A&D industry (1:00) - The Journey From Fighter Town USA To Portfolio Manager (4:00) - Understanding What Exactly Happened To The Boeing Plane On January 5th (9:15) - What Kind of Financial Impact Will This Incident Have On Boeing? (16:15) - Why Haven't We Seen Such Issues With Airbus Aircrafts? (21:00) - Defense Industry Outlook Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensio...

Top Thematic ETF Ideas for 2024: AI & More 22.01.2024

BlackRock's Jay Jacobs discusses best investing themes for 2024 (1:00) - Breaking Down The Bitcoin Trust ETF: IBIT (5:40) - Why Should Investors Focus On Targeted Investment Opportunities in 2024? (7:45) - How To Benefit From The Next Phase of AI? (12:00) - Where To Find Healthcare Investments For 2024? (16:30) - The Rewiring of Globalization and How To Take Advantage As An Investor (20:40) - Epis...

10 ETF Ideas for 2024 15.01.2024

We discuss some interesting ETF investing ideas for 2024 (1:15) - What Should Investors Expect From Stocks In 2024? (5:40) - What Are Some of The Major Themes For Investing In The New Year? (11:45) - Will Equally Weighted ETFs Outperform Market Cap ETFs This Year? (16:30) - Is Now A Good Time To Invest Into The Energy Industry? (23:50) - Should You Be Gaining Exposure To Japan And European Stocks?...

2024 Market Outlook & Thematic ETF Ideas 04.01.2024

Global X CIO Jon Maier discusses how investors should position their portfolios now (1:30) - Can The Fed Manage A Soft Landing In 2024? 9:05) - Is The 60/40 Portfolio Still Relevant? (13:20) - What Are Some of The Key Themes For Investors To Pay Attention To? (20:15) - Episode Roundup: BOTZ, IRBO, CLOU, BUG, IHAK Podcast@Zacks.com

2024 Technology Stock & ETF Outlook 21.12.2023

Tech expert Gene Munster discusses the Mag 7 & emerging tech stocks (1:30) - Will NVIDIA Shares Continue To Rally Into 2024? (6:25) - Who Will Emerge The Big Winner In The AI Race? (9:15) - What Can We Expect From Apple In The New Year? (13:45) - The Future of Self Driving Cars (17:00) - What Mega Cap Stocks Should You Have In Your Portfolio For 2024? (19:55) - Can Emerging Tech Stocks Continue To...

ETF Market Outlook & Investing Strategies for 2024 15.12.2023

We discuss the market outlook and best ETF ideas for 2024 (1:00) - Why Did Stocks Surprise To The Upside In 2023? (4:30) - Will The Federal Reserve Pull Off A Soft Landing In 2024? (8:20) - Can The Stock Market Rally Continue Into The New Year? (12:00) - What Are The Major Themes Investors Should Use To Position Their Portfolios? (17:00) - Is Now A Good Time To Increase Your Exposure To Dividend S...

ETF Investing Strategies for 2024 11.12.2023

We discuss the market outlook and investing strategies for 2024 (1:15) - How Many Rate Cuts Could We See In 2024? (3:50) - Will We See Investors Chase The Recent Equity Rally? (8:45) - What To Expect Going Into 2024 With A Slowing Economy? (13:50) - Investing Themes For 2024: How Should You Position Yourself For The New Year? (21:00) - Breaking Down Fixed Income Performance: Should You Stay Invest...

Top ETF Stories of 2023 04.12.2023

We discuss key market trends of 2023 and what 2024 may have in store for the ETF industry (1:30) - Should Investors Worry About The Magnificent 7 Dominance? (6:30) - Breaking Down The Recent Rally of Small Cap Stocks (9:00) - Will Investors Reduce Their Exposure To Money Market Funds Anytime Soon (11:55) - What Should Investor Know About The Current ETF Flow Trends? (15:05) - Why Is So Much Money...

ETFs & Mutual Funds: Share Classes, Conversions & More 20.11.2023

Here is what investors need to know about the latest trends in the fund industry. (1:00) - Taking A Legal Outlook For Mutual Funds and ETFs (5:30) - Understanding Vanguard's Patent: What Is The Benefit? (9:15) - Will We See Other Providers Implementing Vanguards Structure Into ETFs? (18:00) - Mutual Funds Converting Into ETFs: What Is The Process and What Should Investors Be Aware of? (26:15) - Wi...

NVIDIA, Meta & 2023's Best-Performing ETFs 06.11.2023

We discuss how single stock ETFs should be used (1:15) - Understanding How Single Stock ETFs Work: NVDL, FBL & TSLL (10:00) - How Should Investors Use These Kind of Products In Their Portfolios? (18:35) - GraniteShares Gold Trust: BAR (22:25) - Breaking Down Bitcoin and Oil: Where Is The Price Heading In The Coming Months? (28:10) - GraniteShares Bloomberg Commodity Broad Strategy No K-1 ETF: COMB...

Invest in the Future of Energy with These ETFs 30.10.2023

We discuss investing in uranium & other energy transition materials (0:50) - What Should Investors Know About Uranium Right Now? (6:00: - Will Nuclear Power Make A Comeback Anytime Soon? (14:10) - Is Nuclear Fusion A Possibility In The Near Future? (21:40) - What Metals Are Critical For The Energy Transition? 33:15) - How Can You Add Uranium To Your Portfolio As An Investment? (37:35) - Episode Ro...

Why Investors Continue to Flock to Fixed Income ETFs 23.10.2023

We discuss what higher for longer rates mean for the economy & ETF investors (1:30) - What Should Investors Expect From The Fed Now? (5:10) - What Caused The Recent Bond Sell Off And What Does It Mean For The Economy? (10:50) - Money Continues To Flow Into iShares 20 Plus Year Treasury Bonds ETF: TLT (13:20) - iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF: Will The Popularity of Short Term Bonds Continue? (...

Municipal Bond ETFs: What Investors Need to Know 16.10.2023

Muni bonds offer an attractive opportunity due to juicy tax-equivalent yields (1:10) - What Are Municipal Bonds And How Are They Used? (6:30) - Is It Possible For Municipal Bonds To Lose Their Tax Exemption? (9:30) - Breaking Down The Current Finances In The Industry: Who Are The Best and Worst Rated States? (14:40) - What Are The Best Opportunities For Municipal Bonds Right Now? (18:25) - Explori...

Zero-Day Options ETFs: A New Way to Generate Income 03.10.2023

These new ETFs tap two hot trends: zero-day options & electric vehicles. (1:30) - What Should Investors Expect Heading Into The Fourth Quarter? (6:50) - What Are Zero Day Options And How Are They Used? (11:00) - What Are The Concerns With The Surge In Zero Day Stock Options Trading? (14:30) - Defiance Nasdaq 100 Enhanced Options Income ETF and S&P 500 Enhanced Option Income ETF: QQQY & JEPY (18:40...

Should You Buy the Dip in AI Stocks & ETFs? 25.09.2023

We discuss the outlook for AI stocks & whether there's more upside ahead (1:30) - Will Arm Holdings PLC Be A Significant Player In AI? (4:35) - Breaking Down Nvidia and AMD's Impact On The AI Industry (9:00) - Do Semiconductors Have Even More Upside For Investors? (11:00) - Are Software Stocks The Next Big Play Into The AI Industry? (14:00) - Spear Alpha ETF: SPRX (21:50) - Episode Roundup: NVDA,...

Cannabis Stocks & ETFs: Can the Recent Surge Continue? 18.09.2023

CNBC's cannabis expert Tim Seymour discusses the outlook for the industry. (1:00) - DEA To Reclassify Marijuana: What Does This Mean? (9:15) - The SAFE Banking Act Updates (18:05) - Should Investors Be Jumping Intro Cannabis Stocks Right Now? (24:00) - Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF: CNBS (31:35) - Market Outlook: Will Stocks Continue The Rally Heading Into The Rest of The Year? (40:40) - Episode Ro...

Why Investors Should Focus on High-Quality Stocks & ETFs 11.09.2023

We discuss the macroeconomic outlook & buying opportunities (1:30) - Can The U.S. Economy Manage A Soft Landing? (5:05) - Should Investors Be Buying Up Tech Stocks Right Now? (9:55) - Understanding The Current Earnings Yield? (12:15) - Tengler Equity Income ETF: TGLR (18:35) - "The Women's Guide To Successful Investing" (21:30) - Episode Roundup: AVGO, ORCL, MSFT, AAPL, SBUX, TGLR, DIVO Podcast@Za...

Should Investors Diversify with Hedge Fund Style ETFs? 05.09.2023

We discuss some innovative options-based strategies and their role in a portfolio. (1:45) - Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF: PFIX (7:50) - Simplify Volatility Premium ETF: SVOL (13:00) - Understanding Managed Futures: Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF (CTA) (19:30) - Simplify Market Neutral Equity Long/Short ETF: EQLS (23:05) - Should Investors Be Using Single Stock ETFs In Their Portfolios?...

The New ETF That Protects Against All Market Losses 28.08.2023

We discuss how TJUL works & its benefits compared to other downside protection products (1:30) - The Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF: TJUL (6:40) - What Are The Risks And What Do Investors Give Up In Return For The Downside Protection? (9:30) - Breaking Down The Market For Protection Products: What Are The Advantages To Owning TJUL? (14:20) - How Does TJUL Fit Into Your Portfolio Right Now...

QQQ vs. RSP : Which Is the Better ETF Investment Now? 21.08.2023

Can mega cap stocks continue to surge or should investors bet on the rest of the market now? (1:30) - What Is Driving QQQ's Outperformance? (8:30) - What Could Help Drive Positive Performance For The Rest of The Year? (13:20) - Has QQQ Become Too Expensive Right Now or Is It Reasonably Priced? (16:15) - The Innovation Suite: What Kind of R&D Spending Is Happening Right Now Within The QQQ? (18:05)...

Invest Like Warren Buffett with These Stocks & ETFs 10.08.2023

Here are some lessons from Buffett's investing success (1:30) - How Did Warren Buffett Get Started In Investing? (7:10) - How Has Berkshire Hathaway's Investing Changed Over The Years? (12:20) - Breaking Down Warren Buffett's Current Portfolio Holdings (19:30) -  Creating Your Own Mini Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio: What Stocks Should You Consider? (23:40) - First Trust RBA American Industrial Rena...

ETFs to Play the IPO Market Recovery 27.07.2023

After a long downturn, the IPO market is showing signs of recovery (1:00) - Breaking Down 2023 IPOs: Are Investors Experiencing FOMO Again? (4:45) - Investing Into Growth At All Costs: Is This The Case For Most Investors? (8:00) - How Can IPOs Benefit From Anchor Investors? (10:30) - What To Expect From IPOs Going Forward: Where Should Investors Be Looking? (13:20) - Renaissance Capital IPO Index...

Will the SEC Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2023? 20.07.2023

Could a spot Bitcoin ETF be a game changer for crypto markets? (1:00) - What Does 21Shares Have To Offer to Investors? (4:40) - What Is Driving The Cryptocurrency Rebound? (8:50) - Bitcoin ETF Refiling With The SEC: What Has Changed? (11:45) - Cryptocurrency Fraud and Manipulation Concerns: What Should Investors Know? (15:00) - Why Is A Spot Bitcoin ETF Such A Big Deal? (19:30) - First Movers Adva...

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