Spotlight Podcast

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

In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton ‪@etfguide‬ chats with with John Love, CFA and CEO of USCF investments.  This episode covers the Iran Oil Crisis, and its effects on gasoline and oil markets. It also covers gold income strategies and a unique oil and bitcoin strategy, and key insights and energy markets. John Love of USCF Investments talks about UGA, the United States Gasoline Fund,...

In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton ‪@etfguide‬ chats with Shawn Edwards, Vice President of Institutional ETF Sales at Direxion about top market trends and trading through volatility with ETFs. Topics covered includes a discussion of Direxion's ETFs linked to industries like oil, uranium, and the larger energy sector, as well as single-stock ETFs linked to specific names like Pala...

In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton ‪@etfguide‬ interviews Paul Baiocchi, CFA & Head of Fund Sales and Strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors.  Volatility in the Middle East continues to put upward pressure on oil and other commodity prices, causing some investors to rethink their positions. Today we're taking a closer look at the energy market, and how investors can protect thems...

In this episode of Spotlight, Ron DeLegge ‪@etfguide‬ interviews Shana Sissel, CAIA & Founder of Banríon Capital Management. Some of the world's biggest and best investors have a secret. Alternatives. Also known as alts. This includes real assets, private equity, hedge style. Strategies and the stuff that never makes the headlines but quietly drives returns. Today we're pulling back...

In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton ‪@etfguide‬ chats with with John Love, CFA and CEO of USCF investments. This episode dives into precious metals, gold income strategies, copper markets, commodity diversification opportunities, a unique oil and bitcoin strategy, and key insights and energy markets.  John Love of USCF Investments breaks down the USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income ETF (USG...

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

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. ********* To learn more about Direxion's ETF lineup,...

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

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 in...

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...

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 quarter...

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. ********* To learn more about Direxion's ETF lineup, visit Direxion https:/...

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

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 Intermedia...

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...

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 US...

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. ********* To learn more about Direxion's ETF lineup, vi...

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 (BDI...

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 investor...

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...

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...

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 Qu...

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 secto...

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 n...