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#336
September 8 · 24 min
AI, Cancer Vaccines, and Next-Gen Medicine
Could cancer vaccines and AI drive the next wave of healthcare innovation? (1:00) - What Is mRNA? Why Was The Breakthrough So Important? (4:30) - What Is The Difference Between Personalized And Traditional Cancer Treatments? (7:20) - How Close Is the Approval And Could It Work For Different Types of Cancer? (9:15) - Which Companies Should Investors Keep An Eye On Right Now? (11:30) - Tema Oncolody ETF: CANC (15:00) - Tema Healthcare AI ETF: HLTH (19:00) - Why Should Investors Consider Healthcare For Their Portfolio? (21:15) - Tema Hearts & Health ETF: HRTS (22:30) - Episode Roundup: MRNA, MRK, RVMD, TXG Podcast@Zacks.com
#335
September 1 · 36 min
How to Invest in China's AI Revolution
We explore the rise of China's AI Tigers. (1:00) - Why Should Investors Be Paying Attention To China's AI Tigers? (5:10) - Open vs Closed AI Models And The Differences Between The U.S. And China (11:00) - How Do These AI Companies Plan To Make A Profit? (14:15) - What Markets Are The China AI Companies Looking To Gain Exposure? (18:00) - How Are The Chinese AI Companies Gaining Access To U.S.? (24:50) - China AI Tigers LLM ETF: TGRZ (29:45) - What Impact Has AI Had On Emerging Markets Investing? (35:00) - Episode Roundup: BABA, TSM, SKHY, NVDA Podcast@zacks.com
#334
August 24 · 33 min
How to Find the Market's Long-Term Winners
Keith Fitz-Gerald explains why a small group of elite companies drives most long-term wealth creation. (1:30) - What Should Investors Expect From Nvidia Heading into Earnings? (7:00) - Breaking Down Palantir, CrowdStrike and Apple and Their Current Positioning (15:05) - Why Should You Believe In Elon Musk Companies? (18:30) - Can The AI Trade Continue Much Longer? (21:45) - Buy The Best And Ignore The Rest (25:50) - Fitz-Gerald Must Have Portfolio ETF and Options Overlay ETF: FITZ & FIZY (32:00) - Episode Roundup: NVDA, CRWD, PLTR, AAPL, TSLA, SPCX Podcast@zacks.com
#333
August 10 · 28 min
Is Now the Time to Invest in Bonds?
We examine the investment case for fixed income in a shifting rate environment. (1:00) - Breaking Down The Economy and Upcoming Fed Meetings (5:15) - What Impact Will The High Debt Issuance By Hyperscalers Have On The Bond Market? (7:00) - Understanding The Current Concerns Within The Private Credit Market (9:00) - What Are CLOs and How Do They Work? (11:35) - Should Investors Have Fixed Income Within Their Stock Portfolio? (16:20) - What Is Tax Aware Investing? (18:30) - Where Should You Be Looking To Invest Right Now? (25:20) - Episode Roundup: SGOV, VBIL, PMMF, GMMF, TAXX, PCMM, XB, XCCC Podcast@zacks.com
#332
August 3 · 25 min
Photonics: The Next Big AI Investment Opportunity?
As AI data centers push the limits of traditional networking, photonics is emerging as a key technology. (1:00) - What Is Photonics and It's Impact On AI? (6:10) - Where Should Investors Look For Photonic Investments? (11:45) - KraneShares Photonic and Optical ETF: LUMA (14:30) - KraneShares Public-Private AI & Technology ETF: AGIX (17:30) - KraneShares Global Humanoid Robotics and Physical AI Index ETF: KOID (23:20) - Episode Roundup: LITE, COHR, MRVL, EUV, FOTO, LAZR Podcast@Zacks.com
#331
July 27 · 34 min
What the Charts Are Saying About the Market Right Now
CNBC's "Chart Master," Carter Worth, breaks down the charts behind the market and the WRTH ETF. (1:30) - What Should You Be Looking For On A Stock Chart? (9:50) - How To Approach Entry And Exit Points When Investing? (14:00) - What Are Charts Showing When In Comes To The Next Major Market Move? (17:25) - Where Should You Be Looking For Your AI Investments? (20:40) - Breaking Down Gold, Small Cap Stocks and The Most Important Chart Right Now? (23:25) - Worth Charting Options Income ETF: WRTH (31:50) - Episode Roundup: SOXX, MAGS, TSLA, GOOGL, AAPL, GLDM, IAUM Podcast@zacks.com
#330
July 13 · 31 min
What's Next for Small Caps After a Stellar First Half?
We examine the investment case for small-cap stocks. (0:30) - Small-cap Investing: Where Should You Be Looking Right Now? (4:00) - How Did AI Help Push Small-cap Investments? (11:00) - Will Federal Interest Rates Impact Small-cap Investments? (21:30) - Where Can You Find AI Investments Right Now? (26:00) - Acuitas Small Cap Active ETF: AIMS (29:30) - Episode Roundup: AIMS, IWM, IJR, PSCT, BE, WULF, STRL, CRDO, MOD Podcast@Zacks.com
#329
June 29 · 33 min
Quantum Computing: The Next AI Investment Opportunity?
We examine the investment case for quantum computing, which is moving from theory to reality. (0:45) - What Exactly Is Quantum Computing? (7:00) - What Industry Will Be Impacted The Most From Quantum Computing? (10:30) - AI vs Quantum Computing (14:20) - Which Tech Giant Will Benefit From Quantum Computing? (18:10) - Where Can You Find Pure Play Investments For Quantum Computing? (25:20) - What Impact Will Government Involvement Have On Quantum Computing? (28:35) - WisdomTree Quantum Computing Fund: WQTM (31:20) - Episode Roundup: IBM, MSFT, GOOGL, NVDA, RGTI, IONQ, QTUM Podcast@Zacks.com
#328
June 22 · 28 min
Beyond the Mag 7: Finding the Real Winners of the AI Boom
We dive into the top-performing AI and Electrification ETFs. (1:30) - What Are Super Cycles And How Can You Invest In Them? (8:05) - VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF: AIS (18:25) - VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF: POW (26:30) - Episode Roundup: MU, AMD, MRVL, POWL Podcast@Zacks.com
#327
June 15 · 26 min
Best ETF Ideas for the Rest of 2026
We discuss the market outlook and investing strategies for the second half of 2026. (1:10) - Breaking Down The Current Market Turbulence (7:15) - How Should You Be Positioning Your Portfolio Right Now? (12:00) - Should You Consider Small Cap And Emerging Market Investments? (17:00) - Diversifying Your Portfolio By Investing Into Real Assets (20:35) - What Investments Should You Consider For Fixed Income? (23:30) - Episode Roundup: XAR, ITA, SPSM, SPEM, GLDM, IAUM Podcast@Zacks.com
#326
June 2 · 22 min
SpaceX IPO Frenzy: Inside the Hottest Space ETF
We discuss the SpaceX IPO and the NASA ETF. (1:00) - Why Should Investors Care About The Space Economy? (4:20) - SpaceX IPO vs. SPV (9:45) - Will Tema Continue To Buy More SpaceX (15:00) - Tema Space Innovators ETF: NASA (18:20)- Tema Durable Quality ETF: TOLL (21:00) - Episode Roundup: RKLB, ASTS, FLY, PL Podcast@Zacks.com
#325
May 26 · 32 min
Invest in High-Quality Companies With Buyback & Dividend ETFs
We discuss the case for buyback, dividend growth, and momentum strategies. (0:45) - Why Should Investors Care About Share Buybacks? (5:35) - ProShares S&P 500 Buyback Aristocrats ETF: BUYB (11:00) - ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF: NOBL (15:30) - Breaking Down The Current Market Valuations (21:10) - ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF: TDV (27:20) - ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF: QQQA (31:00) - Episode Roundup: WDC, STX Podcast@Zacks.com
#324
May 19 · 21 min
Beyond NVIDIA: The Next Phase of the AI Investment Boom
We discuss AI infrastructure, quantum computing, and modern warfare ETFs. (1:00) - Breaking Down Big Tech Earnings and The AI Trade (4:30) - Where Should You Be Looking To Invest Right Now? (8:00) - Defiance AI and Power Infrastructure ETF: AIPO (11:05) - Should You Consider Investing Into Quantum Computing? (13:50) - Defiance Quantum ETF: QTUM (17:00) - Defiance Drone and Modern Warfare ETF: JEDI (19:20) - Episode Roundup: PWR, VRT, GEV, MU, INTC Podcast@Zacks.coom
#323
May 4 · 25 min
Smart Retirement Planning: Balancing Taxes, Risk, and Returns
We discuss retirement investing, buffer ETFs, and inflation hedges. (1:00) - What Retirement Account Works Best For You? (5:40) - Should You Consider A Roth IRA Conversion? (8:50) - Do Buffer ETFs Fit Into Your Portfolio Right Now? (11:30) - Should You Be Using TIPS ETFs To Protect From Inflation? (14:40) - Is Now a good Time To Invest In Commodities? (16:30) - Should You Be Investing Into Municipal Bonds or High Yield Bond ETFs? (21:20) - Breaking Down The Current State of The AI Trade Right Now (23:20) - Episode Roundup: SPYM, VOO, IVV, VIG, DGRO, PDBC, MUB Podcast@Zacks.com
#322
April 20 · 24 min
Memory Mania, Mag 7 Rebound, & More
We discuss red-hot memory stocks, the Mag 7 rebound, and some other interesting areas. (1:00) - What Is Behind The Recent Surge In Memory Stocks? (4:45) - How Will Google's New Approach Impact The Industry? (6:40) - Roundhill Memory ETF: DRAM (10:00) - Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF: MAGS (15:25) - Roundhill Meme Stock ETF: MEME (19:40) - What Themes Should Investors Be Watching Right Now? (22:30) - Episode Roundup: SNDK, MU, STX, WDC, CAR, BIRD, XDIV Podcast@Zacks.com
#321
April 13 · 39 min
Space Stocks Are Taking Off. Here's Why
Space stocks are soaring thanks to NASA's Artemis mission, the SpaceX IPO, and more.Space stocks are soaring thanks to NASA's Artemis mission, the SpaceX IPO, and more. (1:20) - What Was The Significance of Artemis 2 For Investors? (7:00) - How Excited Should You Be For A SpaceX IPO? (12:45) - How Soon Can We Expect Data Centers In Space? (21:20) - Procure Space ETF: UFO (36:20) - Episode Roundup: SATS, RKLB, ARKX, MARS, NASA Podcast@zacks.com
#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

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