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• Quantum Computing: The Next AI Investment Opportunity? 29.06.2026 33min

  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
• Beyond the Mag 7: Finding the Real Winners of the AI Boom 22.06.2026 28min

  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
• Best ETF Ideas for the Rest of 2026 15.06.2026 26min

  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
• SpaceX IPO Frenzy: Inside the Hottest Space ETF 02.06.2026 22min

  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
• Invest in High-Quality Companies With Buyback & Dividend ETFs 26.05.2026 32min

  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
• Beyond NVIDIA: The Next Phase of the AI Investment Boom 19.05.2026 21min

  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
• Smart Retirement Planning: Balancing Taxes, Risk, and Returns 04.05.2026 25min

  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
• Memory Mania, Mag 7 Rebound, & More 20.04.2026 24min

  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
• Space Stocks Are Taking Off. Here's Why 13.04.2026 39min

  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
• Are Energy Stocks and ETFs Still a Buy After the Rally? 06.04.2026 32min

  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
• How BWET Became the Year's Top ETF, Up 350% 23.03.2026 24min

  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
• Top Themes for 2026: AI, Defense, and Infrastructure 23.02.2026 20min

  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
• Can the Aerospace and Defense Rally Continue in 2026? 09.02.2026 27min

  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
• Smart Investing: How to Avoid Mistakes & Build Lasting Wealth 03.02.2026 36min

  LTCM co-founder Victor Haghani discusses a better approach to long-term investing. (1:10) - Lessons from the Collapse of Long-Term Capital Management (8:45) - The Missing Billionaires: A Guide To Better Financial Decisions (16:00) - Investing Games To Use And Learn' (29:50) - Should Investors Continue To Invest Into International Markets? (34:35) - Episode Roundup: ELM, VTI, SCHB, VWO Podcast@Zacks.com
• Why Investors Are Turning to Autocallable ETFs for Higher Income 26.01.2026 28min

  We discuss how autocallable ETFs work and how they should be used. (1:00) - What Exactly Is An Autocallable When It Comes To Investing? (7:15) - Should You Be Investing Into This Industry Right Now? (16:40) - What Is The Best Way To Gain Exposure To Autocallable Investing? (27:00) - Episode Roundup: CAIE,  CAIQ Podcast@Zacks.com
• How to Position Your ETF Portfolio for 2026 12.01.2026 23min

  We discuss the market outlook and how investors should position their portfolios. (1:15) - Overall Market Outlook For 2026 (5:00) - How Should Investors Navigate The AI Industry Right Now? (9:20) - Fixed Income Investing: Will Bonds Continue To Perform Well Through 2026? (13:10) - Portfolio Positioning For 2026: What Areas Should Investors Be Watching? (15:20) - Breaking Down The Current State of The ETF Industry: The Guide To ETFs (19:30) - Episode Roundup: JTEK, QQQ, QQQM, JBND, JPIE, JMUB, JIRE, VXUS Podcast@Zacks.com
• The Biggest ETF Stories of 2025 and the 2026 Outlook 22.12.2025 40min

  Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas breaks down ETFs' record-breaking 2025 and what lies ahead. (1:10) - Breaking Down The Most Recent ETF Flows (5:40) - Is The ETF Industry Beginning To Have Too Many Strategies Available? (10:30) - What Were The Best New ETFs of 2025? (14:00) - Has There Been More Foreign Investor Interest In U.S. Asset ETFs? (19:05) - How Diversified Should Investors Really Be Outside The Magnificent 7? (25:50) - Should Investors Consider Buying Private Asset ETFs? (29:45) - ETF Outlook For 2026: ETFs To Consider For Your Watchlist (36:20) - Episode Roundup: BINC, OTGL, BUFB, VOO, XOVR Podcast@Zacks.com
• Positioning for 2026: Market Outlook and ETF Strategies 15.12.2025 26min

  We discuss the best investing strategies for 2026. (1:10) - Will The Stock Market Continue To Rally In 2026? (4:55) - What Risks Should Investors Be Aware of Going Forward? (8:05) - Are We Currently In An AI Bubble? (11:00) - Will The 2025 Top Market Performers Continue Through 2026? (15:20) - What Themes And Investing Strategies Should Investors Be Watching? (19:40) - Breaking Down Current ETF Flows (22:30) - Episode Roundup: XLC, SPYG, XLU, UTES, SPEM, IEMG, GLDM, IAUM Podcast@Zacks.com
• Top Thematic Investing Opportunities for 2026 08.12.2025 28min

  We discuss the thematic outlook for 2026 and the key themes investors should keep on their radar. (1:00) - What Impact Will Artificial General Intelligence Have On Tech Going Forward? (6:20) - Why Have Data Centers And Power Restricted AI Expansion? (10:10) - Who Stands To Benefit The Most As The AI Ecosystem Evolves? (13:30) - Are We In An AI Bubble? (16:45) - Top Investment Themes To Keep On Your Radar In 2026 (19:30) - Global X Defense Tech ETF: SHLD (21:25) - How Should Investors Gain Exposure To The AI Infrastructure And Data Centers? (26:30) - Episode Roundup: AIQ, PAVE, ZAP, CHPX, SMH, SOXX Podcast@Zacks.com
• Buffett Loves Japan. Should You? 24.11.2025 21min

  From political change to corporate reform, Japan's market is heating up. Here's what investors need to know. (0:50) - What Should Investors Know About Japan's New Prime Minister And Their Policies (6:25) - What Is Currently Driving Japan's Equity Rally? (13:00) - ETFs Investors Should Consider When Looking For Exposure In Japan (16:40) - What Other interests Should Investors Be Aware of When Investing In Japan (19:25) - Episode Roundup: DXJ, OPPJ, EWJ, FLJP, FLJH Podcast@Zacks.com