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Zacks Investment Research 100 Episodes Aug 10, 2026

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Episodes

Is Now the Time to Invest in Bonds?
Is Now the Time to Invest in Bonds? Aug 10, 2026 28:34 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 Wi
Photonics: The Next Big AI Investment Opportunity?
Photonics: The Next Big AI Investment Opportunity? Aug 3, 2026 25:53 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 Ind
What the Charts Are Saying About the Market Right Now
What the Charts Are Saying About the Market Right Now Jul 27, 2026 34:46 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 S
What's Next for Small Caps After a Stellar First Half?
What's Next for Small Caps After a Stellar First Half? Jul 13, 2026 31:56 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, WUL
Quantum Computing: The Next AI Investment Opportunity?
Quantum Computing: The Next AI Investment Opportunity? Jun 29, 2026 33:16 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 Im
Beyond the Mag 7: Finding the Real Winners of the AI Boom
Beyond the Mag 7: Finding the Real Winners of the AI Boom Jun 22, 2026 28:40 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
Best ETF Ideas for the Rest of 2026 Jun 15, 2026 26:21 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
SpaceX IPO Frenzy: Inside the Hottest Space ETF
SpaceX IPO Frenzy: Inside the Hottest Space ETF Jun 2, 2026 22:38 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
Invest in High-Quality Companies With Buyback & Dividend ETFs May 26, 2026 32:51 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 Do
Beyond NVIDIA: The Next Phase of the AI Investment Boom
Beyond NVIDIA: The Next Phase of the AI Investment Boom May 19, 2026 21:28 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
Smart Retirement Planning: Balancing Taxes, Risk, and Returns
Smart Retirement Planning: Balancing Taxes, Risk, and Returns May 4, 2026 25:57 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 Municip
Memory Mania, Mag 7 Rebound, & More
Memory Mania, Mag 7 Rebound, & More Apr 20, 2026 24:43 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

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