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Quantum Computing: The Next AI Investment Opportunity?
3w ago00:33:16Tap to summarizeWe 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
Transcribe →Beyond the Mag 7: Finding the Real Winners of the AI Boom
4w ago00:28:40Tap to summarizeWe 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
Transcribe →Best ETF Ideas for the Rest of 2026
Jun 1500:26:21Tap to summarizeWe 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
Transcribe →SpaceX IPO Frenzy: Inside the Hottest Space ETF
Jun 200:22:38Tap to summarizeWe 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
Transcribe →Invest in High-Quality Companies With Buyback & Dividend ETFs
May 2600:32:51Tap to summarizeWe 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
Transcribe →Beyond NVIDIA: The Next Phase of the AI Investment Boom
May 1900:21:28Tap to summarizeWe 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
Transcribe →Smart Retirement Planning: Balancing Taxes, Risk, and Returns
May 400:25:57Tap to summarizeWe 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
Transcribe →Memory Mania, Mag 7 Rebound, & More
Apr 2000:24:43Tap to summarizeWe 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
Transcribe →Space Stocks Are Taking Off. Here's Why
Apr 1300:39:01Tap to summarizeSpace 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
Transcribe →Are Energy Stocks and ETFs Still a Buy After the Rally?
Apr 600:32:32Tap to summarizeEnergy 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
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