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August 10, 2026Episode 33328 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

August 3, 2026Episode 33225 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

July 27, 2026Episode 33134 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

July 13, 2026Episode 33031 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

June 29, 2026Episode 32933 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

June 22, 2026Episode 32828 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

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