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June 15, 2026Episode 32726 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

June 2, 2026Episode 32622 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

May 26, 2026Episode 32532 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

May 19, 2026Episode 32421 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

May 4, 2026Episode 32325 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

April 20, 2026Episode 32224 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

April 13, 2026Episode 32139 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

April 6, 2026Episode 32032 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

March 23, 2026Episode 31924 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

February 23, 2026Episode 31820 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