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  • #320
    April 6 · 32 min

    Are Energy Stocks and ETFs Still a Buy After the Rally?

    Energy led the market in Q1. Can the rally continue? (1:00) - What Should Investors Know About The Differences Between Brent and WTI? (5:10) - What Impact Will The War Have On Refinery Products? (8:15) - Breaking Down The Current Performance of Energy Subsectors (14:00) - How Long Could We Expect This War To Continue and What Impact Will It Have On Crude Oil Prices? (19:10) - Will We See More Investments Into U.S. Energy Companies? (22:30) - Where Should Investors Be Looking To Gain Exposure Within The Energy Industry Right Now? (29:35) - Episode Roundup: USO, XLE, VDE, XOP, OIH, AMLP, COAL Podcast@Zacks.com

  • #319
    March 23 · 24 min

    How BWET Became the Year's Top ETF, Up 350%

    Global shipping disruptions have sent this tiny ETF skyrocketing. (0:45) - What Is The Importance of The Strait of Hormuz and What Is The Impact of The Closure? (4:40) - Key Global Transportation Routes and Their Current Situations (8:15) - What Impact Has The War Had On Global Shipping Costs and How Does It Compare To The Pandemic (14:05) - Breaking Down Cargo Vessel Classes And How They Have Been Affected By The War (16:30) - Breakwave Tanker Shipping and Dry Bulk Shipping ETFs: BWET & BDRY (22:35) - Episode Roundup: Podcast@zacks.com

  • #318
    February 23 · 20 min

    Top Themes for 2026: AI, Defense, and Infrastructure

    BlackRock's Jay Jacobs discusses thematic investing ideas for 2026. (1:00) - Investing Into The Next Growth Cycle For AI (4:05) - What Are The Current Risks When Investing Into AI Right Now? (7:15) - What Should Investors Expect From The Current Volatility When Investing Into Cryptocurrencies? (10:05) - Themes To Watch When Looking To Diversify Your Portfolio In 2026 (17:45) - Episode Roundup: ARTY, BAI, POWR, ITA, IBIT Podcast@Zacks.com

  • #317
    February 9 · 27 min

    Can the Aerospace and Defense Rally Continue in 2026?

    We discuss the outlook for the sector following a strong rally. (1:00) - European Defense Industry: How Are NATO Alliances Funded? (10:10) - Middle East Dynamic: What Should Investors Expect? (13:45) - Navigating The Current Defense Industry: Where Should You Look To Invest? (21:20) - Gabelli Commercial Aerospace and Defense ETF: GCAD (25:00) - Episode Roundup: GCAD, ITA, XAR, EUAD, SHLD Podcast@Zacks.com

  • #316
    February 3 · 36 min

    Smart Investing: How to Avoid Mistakes & Build Lasting Wealth

    LTCM co-founder Victor Haghani discusses a better approach to long-term investing. (1:10) - Lessons from the Collapse of Long-Term Capital Management (8:45) - The Missing Billionaires: A Guide To Better Financial Decisions (16:00) - Investing Games To Use And Learn' (29:50) - Should Investors Continue To Invest Into International Markets? (34:35) - Episode Roundup: ELM, VTI, SCHB, VWO Podcast@Zacks.com

  • #315
    January 26 · 28 min

    Why Investors Are Turning to Autocallable ETFs for Higher Income

    We discuss how autocallable ETFs work and how they should be used. (1:00) - What Exactly Is An Autocallable When It Comes To Investing? (7:15) - Should You Be Investing Into This Industry Right Now? (16:40) - What Is The Best Way To Gain Exposure To Autocallable Investing? (27:00) - Episode Roundup: CAIE, CAIQ Podcast@Zacks.com

  • #314
    January 12 · 23 min

    How to Position Your ETF Portfolio for 2026

    We discuss the market outlook and how investors should position their portfolios. (1:15) - Overall Market Outlook For 2026 (5:00) - How Should Investors Navigate The AI Industry Right Now? (9:20) - Fixed Income Investing: Will Bonds Continue To Perform Well Through 2026? (13:10) - Portfolio Positioning For 2026: What Areas Should Investors Be Watching? (15:20) - Breaking Down The Current State of The ETF Industry: The Guide To ETFs (19:30) - Episode Roundup: JTEK, QQQ, QQQM, JBND, JPIE, JMUB, JIRE, VXUS Podcast@Zacks.com

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