Spotlight Podcast

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May 2026

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Spotlight is an original episode series from ETFguide TV that keeps you on top of the globe's most important investing themes and trends with Wall Street's top minds sharing their insights. Listen. Subscribe. Profit.

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May 29, 2026Episode 69 min

Energy Commodities: Gas, Gold, and Oil/Bitcoin ETFs

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, which offers investors exposure to Gasoline during a time of spiking gas prices nationwide.We also explore the USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income ETF (USG), which combines physical gold exposure with quarterly income via options strategies—a unique approach for investors seeking steady returns alongside precious metals, as well as USCF's recently launched Oil Plus Bitcoin Strategy Fund (WTIB), which allows you to invest in two uncorrelated assets in one find.

May 5, 2026Episode 515 min

Leveraged ETFs to Take Advantage of Market Movements

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 Palantir and Meta.*********To learn more about Direxion's ETF lineup, visit Direxionhttps://www.direxion.com/

April 25, 2026Episode 416 min

How Investors Can Protect Themselves From the Oil Crisis

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 themselves during this tense time in geopolitics.We discuss the SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Strategy No K-1 Fund (SDCI), as well as the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP), the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR), the ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES), the USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund (ZSB), the ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL), and the ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF (ELFY).

March 13, 2026Episode 321 min

The Queen of Alts: Shana Sissel on the Evolution of Portfolio Construction

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 the curtain on alts and how they may fit into a smarter, more resilient portfolio. *********To learn more about Banríon Capital Management visithttps://www.banrioncapital.com

February 7, 2026Episode 214 min

Commodities Investing: How to Ride the Wave

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), which combines physical gold exposure with quarterly income via options strategies—a unique approach for investors seeking steady returns alongside precious metals. We also explore the SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Strategy No K-1 Fund (SDCI), which leverages broad commodity trends to diversify portfolios beyond stocks and bonds, as well as examining copper’s structural supply deficit and increasing demand as well as USCF's recently launched Oil Plus Bitcoin Strategy Fund (WTIB), which allows you to invest in two uncorrelated assets in one find. *********To learn more about USCF Investments visithttp://www.USCFInvestments.com

February 5, 2026Episode 113 min

International Equity, Preferred Securities, CLOs, and Global Transformers

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

December 11, 202510 min

Leveraged and Inverse ETFS: Tools for Trading Titans, Gold Miners, and Treasuries

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, visit Direxionhttps://www.direxion.com/

November 26, 202520 min

Balanced Approaches: Growth and Income Strategies for Modern Portfolios

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

November 7, 202514 min

Diversifying Income: Energy Infrastructure & Quality Small Cap Dividends

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 Infrastructure ETF (ENFR), the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP), the ALPS O’Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM) and the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG). *********To learn more about SS&C ALPS Advisors visithttp://www.alpsfunds.com

November 7, 202513 min

Beyond Equities: The Case for Commodity Diversification in Volatile Markets

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 income via options strategies—a unique approach for investors seeking steady returns alongside precious metals. We also explore the SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Strategy No K-1 Fund (SDCI), which leverages broad commodity trends to diversify portfolios beyond stocks and bonds, as well as examining copper’s structural supply deficit and increasing demand and how to invest in it with The United States Copper Index Fund (CPER), while analyzing the USCF MidstreamEnergy Income Fund (UMI). *********To learn more about USCF Investments visithttp://www.USCFInvestments.com