In this final radio broadcast (aired on 12/26/21) Ron DeLegge reflects on the 16-year history of the Index Investing Show. The program is being re-booted as a YouTube show. Ron discusses the show's proven investment philosophy, it's distinguished guest list and gratitude to our fans and program sponsors for their years of support. You can watch the…

In this episode (aired on 12/19/21) Ron DeLegge chats with Dave Mazza at Direxion Investments about mRNA technology, inflation and FAANG stocks. Ron also answers questions about investing in hydrogen, an emerging energy source. ETFs mentioned in this episode include: COM, HJEN, MSGR, ERX plus many others. Are you near or already in retirement? Down…

In this episode (aired on 12/12/21) Ron DeLegge shares habits from the investing greats that we should apply, plus year-end financial reminders. Ron also answers questions about IBonds. ETFs mentioned in this episode include: MSGR, NAIL, ERX, DRN, SCHB, USCI, REET plus many others. Are you near or already in retirement? Download your investor toolk…

In this episode (aired on 12/05/21) Ron DeLegge talks about strategies for reducing your taxes and ridding yourself from money losing investments. Plus, Ron shares a few ETF strategies that do well in choppy or unfriendly markets. ETFs mentioned in this episode include: ARKK, MOON, SPDN, FLYT, SCHB, USCI, REET plus many others. Are you near or alre…

When was the U.S. stock market's last 10% correction and how does the current winning streak compare vs. history? In this episode, Host Ron DeLegge tells you. Ron also reveals one of the most accurate barometers of stock performance over the last 75 yrs. Finally, if you're going to measure investment performance, you better to it the right way! Ron…

Dear Class, Portfolio school is in session! In this episode, Host Ron DeLegge explains the Portfolio Report Card's investment grading system from A, B, C, D, to F. Ron also explains covered call funds vs. selling covered calls directly. Does your portfolio PASS or FAIL? Go to PortfolioReportCard.com to get your investments analyzed & graded and get…

In this episode, Host Ron DeLegge does a Portfolio Report Card for BB, a late 60s retiree living in Naples, FL with a $1.23 million. Listen to Ron explain how BB's portfolio grades in 5 key areas. Leveraged ETFs are always among the TOP and BOTTOM performing funds each year and Ron gives you three rules for using these types of high octane ETFs. Do…

In this episode, host Ron DeLegge does a Portfolio Report Card on a $5.2 million investment portfolio for a married couple in their late 60s living in Texas. Also, Ron explains why Chinese A-shares are up more than 120% and if it will last. Do you want Ron to analyze your investments? Go to PortfolioReportCard.com to get your investments analyzed &…

In this episode, host Ron DeLegge talks about a real life SHOCKING example of how good investments don't always start out good. What are the multi-million dollar lessons? Listen and learn. Also, Ron shares tidbits from the June ETFguide.com Profit Strategy Newsletter and Income Mix Portfolio. Do you want Ron to analyze your investments? Go to Portf…

In this episode, host Ron DeLegge talks with Dan Dolan @ SectorSPDR.com about energy and healthcare stocks, how to get more dividend income and other sector investing strategies. Also, Ron shares timeless investment wisdom from one of the world's greatest investors ever, Sir John Templeton. Do you want Ron to analyze your investments? Go to Portfol…

In this episode, host Ron DeLegge does a Portfolio Report Card on a $751,000 IRA and joint brokerage account for S.C., a couple living in Germany. He's 51, she's 47 and they are conservative investors. Ron analyzes and grades S.C.'s portfolio and reveals if their plan is on track. Also, Ron answers the question: Is it a good idea to buy multi-asset…

In this episode, host Ron DeLegge does a Portfolio Report Card on a $1.1 million for J.L. in Connecticut. J.L. is a married couple in their mid-40s. Ron dissects their portfolio and reveals if their plan is on or off course. Also, social media stocks like Twitter, LinkedIn, and Yelp are getting crushed, what's next? Plus, Ron explains the proper wa…

In this episode, host Ron DeLegge does a Portfolio Report Card on a $26.9 million investment portfolio for 72-year old GG in California. GG bought Apple in 1991 at $1.5 per share! Altogether, GG owns 33 individual stocks and 1 ETF. Ron analyzes GG's entire portfolio and gives it a final grade of A, B, C, D, or F. Follow us on Twitter @ IndexShow an…

What's better a total market approach or the S&P 500? In this episode, Ron DeLegge tells you. Also, program guest Brian Jacobs @ Direxion Investments shares ideas on how to ramp up your investment portfolio's strategy. Finally, last minute tax cutting tips for procrastinators. Don't forget to get your portfolio analyzed and graded by Ron. Go to Por…

In this episode, Ron DeLegge explains why every investor should have a margin of safety. He assassinates the myth of "smart beta" and tells you about a investing strategy that blows it away. Finally, Ron does a Portfolio Report Card on a $563,051 investment account for 57-year old RC in Northern California. Go to PortfolioReportCard.com to get your…

TOPICS COVERED: 1) Portfolio Report Card on a $4.2 million investment account for S.W.M. in Highland Park, IL...Does it pass or fail? 2) Louis Vuitton handbags for everyone! Is the euro going par with the US dollar? 3) Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you score "A." Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow and go to http://www.PortfolioRep…

Host, Ron DeLegge does a Portfolio Report Card on a $381,000 investment account for F.D. in Hartland, WI. Does it pass or fail? 2) Three Age-less Lessons for Nasdaq 5000, plus 3) Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you score "A." Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow and go to http://www.PortfolioReportCard.com to find out if you PASS or F…

TOPICS COVERED: 1) Ron gives listeners an abbreviated history of recent stock market volatility + he interviews Gary Antonacci, Author of Dual Momentum Investing: An Innovative Strategy for Higher Returns with Lower Risk 2) Three Rules for Trading Leverage ETFs 3) Recap on Stock Market's Mood and Portfolio Planning 4) Go to PortfolioReportCard.com …

TOPICS COVERED: 1) Ron does a Portfolio Report Card for CGC in Lake Orion, MI, analyzing and grading their $1.4 million retirement account 2) How to profit from the boom in cyber-security stocks 3) Tidbits from the the March 2015 ETFguide Newsletter 4) Email and Twitter questions tackled too! Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you s…

Aired on 02/15/15 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Which sector ETFs are driving the market? Guest, Dan Dolan @ Select Sector SPDRs tells you 2) Ron does a Portfolio Report Card for PLR in Medley, FL and examines their $863,000 retirement account 3) Email and Twitter questions tackled too! Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you score "A." Follo…

Aired on 02/8/15 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Ron gives you his personal investing manifesto to live by 2) Ron exposes the fallacy that long-term investing can solve all your problems 3) Email and Twitter questions tackled too! Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you score "A." Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.…

Aired on 02/1/15 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Ron does a Portfolio Report Card on a $503,000 retirement account for BDD in Ft.Worth, TX. He's a doctor and he wants to accumulate $3 million in 10 years. Does his portfolio pass or fail? 2) A seasonal snapshot of the S&P 500 3) What's going on with your investment portfolio? Does it pass or fail? Go to Portfo…

Aired on 01/25/15 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Ron does a Portfolio Report Card on a $10.7 million investment portfolio for TCE in North Carolina 2) How do current US Stock valuations compare to history? Ron explains 3) What's going on with your investment portfolio? Does it pass or fail? Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you score "A." Fo…

Aired on 01/04/15 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Ron recaps 2014 & looks ahead to what you should be doing for 2015, plus 2) Why Wall Street is Wrong about Bonds, 3) The Pre-Election Year Presidential Cycle & History 4) What's going on with your investment portfolio? Does it pass or fail? Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you score "A." Foll…

Aired on 12/28/14 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Ron does a Portfolio Report Card on a $1.5 million investment account for CC in Cincinnati, OH. Pass or fail? 2) Q&A: Why Can't Leveraged ETFs be Bought and Held for the Long-Run? 3) Tidbits from the Jan. 2015 ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter 4) What's going on with your investment portfolio? Does it pass or fai…

Aired on 12/21/14 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) The Real Life Story of Why Long-Term Investing doesn't Always have Rosy Results 2) What EVERY serious investor must absolutely do BEFORE buying their next individual stock 4) Tidbits from the Jan. 2015 ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter 4) What's going on with your retirement plan? Does it pass or fail? Go to Port…

Aired on 12/14/14 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Pass or fail? Ron does a Portfolio Report Card on a $496,000 retirement plan for MD in Temecula, CA 2) Have the benefits of long-term investing been overstated? Ron kills a sacred cow about long-term investing 3) What's going on with your retirement plan? Does it pass or fail? Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and…

Aired on 12/07/14 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Ron talks with Andrew Martin, President @ 7TwelveAdvisors.com about longevity risk, the 60/40 portfolio + more 2) Recap of 4 mega investment themes in 2014 3) What's going on with your retirement plan? Does it pass or fail? Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you score "A." Follow us on Twitter …

Aired on 11/16/14 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Host, Ron DeLegge interviews Brian Jacobs, President at Direxion Investments for investing strategies & tips 2) Ron gives historical perspective on bond yields 3) A financial road map for millennials 4) What's going on with your money? Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 if you score "A." Follow us…

Aired on 11/09/14 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Host, Ron DeLegge slays popular fiction about the performance of gold during the Federal Reserve's three rounds of QE 2) 2014 tax saving tips for mutual fund investors 3) Calling all gold & silver portfolios: If your portfolio has more than 20% exposure to gold. Ron wants to have a fireside chat with you. 4) W…

Aired on 9/28/14 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Host, Ron DeLegge talks about 10 blue chip stocks that should make shareholders! 2) Also, Ron grades and analyzes a $200,000 retirement plan for JW in Nashville, TN 3) Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 by Ron for getting a Portfolio Grade of "A." Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http:/…

Aired on 9/07/14 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Host, Ron DeLegge explains how the Portfolio Report Card can help you to understand the financial condition of your investments 2) Want a health retirement? Get a pet. 3) Here's what Warren Buffett is doing with is money 4) Go to PortfolioReportCard.com and get paid $100 by Ron for getting a Portfolio Grade of …

Aired on 7/20/14 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) Host, Ron DeLegge does a Portfolio Report Card on a $353,000 retirement account for Mary in Santee, CA. 2) What's the best type of order for stocks and ETFs? Market order or limit order? What about stop loss orders? Andy McOrmond Managing Director @ WallachBeth an institutional trader gives listeners the inside…

Aired on 7/13/14 - TOPICS COVERED: 1) How WRONG have experts been about the price and direction of gold? 2) Ron DeLegge, Host does an INCOMPLETE Portfolio Report Card on a $934,000 account for Ravi in Philadelphia, PA. 3) Get paid $100 by Ron for getting a Portfolio Grade of "A." Go to ETFguide.com Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http:…

Aired on 6/29/14 - Host, Ron DeLegge talks about: 1) Avoid these Deadly Sins of Mutual Fund Investing! 2) Portfolio Report Card for Andy in Cedar Grove, NJ (does he pass or flunk?) 3) Need more income? Get paid $100 by Ron for getting a Portfolio Grade of "A"... Go to ETFguide.com Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/…

Aired on 6/22/14 - Host, Ron DeLegge talks about: 1) What one gambler's investment portfolio looks like 2) Talking gold, bonds, and stocks with Chad Karnes, Chief Market Strategist @ ETFguide 3)Don't Let Falling Yields Punch You in the Nose! 4) Need more income? Go to ETFguide.com for Ron's latest monthly income trade! Follow us on Twitter @IndexSh…

Aired on 6/15/14 - Host, Ron DeLegge talks about: 1) Pass or Flunk? Portfolio Report Card on a $1.2 million investment account JP in Virginia 2) Alternative investments with Andy O'Rourke @ Direxion Investments 3)Ukrussia Update 4) Need more income? Go to ETFguide.com for Ron's latest monthly income trade! Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us …

Aired on 5/04/14 - Host, Ron DeLegge examines: 1) Stock picker's market? Think again 2) How to get paid $100 by Ron 3) Talking S&P Sectors with Dan Dolan @ SectorSPDR.com 4) The state of S&P 500 earnings 4) Tidbits from Ron's MAY 2014 ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter is OUT! (Use promo code TRADEUP to save $50 @ http://www.ETFguide.com) Follow us on …

Aired on 4/20/14 - Host, Ron DeLegge: 1) Lays out strategies for generating higher retirement income 2) How believable is the bounce in emerging market stocks in India and Latin America? 3) Tidbits from Ron's MAY 2014 ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter is OUT! (Use promo code TRADEUP to save $50 @ http://www.ETFguide.com) Follow us on Twitter @IndexSho…

Aired on 4/6/14 - Topics discussed by Host, Ron DeLegge: 1) Momentum stocks have become laggards and why it's a red flag 2) GUEST: Eric Hunsader, @ Nanex.net explains the gory details of how HFT firms cheat the public while regulators watch 3) Ron's APRIL 2014 ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter is OUT! (Use promo code TRADEUP to save $50 @ http://www.E…

Aired on 3/30/14 - Topics discussed by Host, Ron DeLegge: 1) Bitcoin Tulips, 2) An investment strategy Warren Buffett would approve 3) GUEST: Tim Knight, Author of Panic, Prosperity, and Progress: 5 Centuries of Markets 4) Ron's APRIL 2014 ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter is OUT! (Use promo code TRADEUP to save $50 @ http://www.ETFguide.com) Follow u…

Aired on 3/9/14 - Topics discussed by Host, Ron DeLegge: 1) Upside in stocks looks limited: "Past Bull Markets in their 5th Anniversary have averaged a 26% gain..." 2) GUEST: Chad Karnes, Chief Mkt Strategist @ ETFguide 3) Ron's MARCH 2014 ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter is OUT! (Use promo code TRADEUP to save $50 @ http://www.ETFguide.com) Follow u…

Aired on 2/23/14 - Topics discussed by Host, Ron DeLegge: 1) The world is burning! and the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow don't care 2) Are corporate earnings being gamed? 3) GUEST: Mike Eschmann, w/ Direxion Funds 4) Ron's MARCH 2014 ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter is OUT! (Use promo code TRADEUP to save $50 @ http://www.ETFguide.com) Follow us on Twitte…

Aired on 2/2/14 - Topics discussed by Host, Ron DeLegge: 1) Run down of the January Barometer & what it's saying 2) The White House's proposed MyRA Plan is a dumb idea 3) The time to buy assets is when bearish sentiment is extreme. (see gold and gold miners at the end of '13) 4) Ron's FEB 2014 ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter is OUT (Use promo code J…

Aired on 12/15/13 - Topics discussed by Host, Ron DeLegge: 1) INTERVIEW w/Charles Ellis, Author of Wall Street classic, "Winning a Loser's Game: Timeless Strategies for Successful Investing" 2) What do gold & the New York Yankees have in common? 3)Pick up Ron's JAN 2014 ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter is OUT @ ETFguide.com Follow us on Twitter @Inde…

Aired on 11/24/13 - Topics discussed by Host, Ron DeLegge: 1) Buy,sell, or hold? A historical look at stock market peaks 2) Will gold hit $1,000/oz? 3) What's the best way to deal with deep losses? Good rules of thumbs. 3) Ron's December ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter is OUT @ ETFguide.com Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.you…

Aired on 11/17/13 - Topics discussed by Host, Ron DeLegge: 1) Interview: Chad Karnes, Chief Market Strategist @ ETFguide 2) Fourth quarter magic for the S&P 500 explained 3) the Francis Bacon Indicator revealed 4) Ron's December ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter is OUT @ ETFguide.com Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit us at http://www.youtube.com/…

Aired on 8/18/13 - Topics discussed by Host, Ron DeLegge: 1) Tidbits from the just published Sept ETF Profit Strategy Newsletter 2) A Confederacy of Dunces at the Federal Reserve 3) Arguments about Gold 4) Remember: We are your #GreatGoldCrash2013 HQ! Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit our YouTube.com page, and read Ron's investment articles & …

Aired on 7/29/13 - Topics discussed by Host, Ron DeLegge: 1) The U.S. Treasury breaks the law by going $38 billion over the legal debt limit of $16.7 trillion 2) Performance enhancing drugs have invaded Wall Street and the hedge fund business 3) Remember: We are your #GreatGoldCrash2013 HQ! Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit our YouTube.com pag…

Aired on 6/23/13 - Topics discussed by host Ron DeLegge: 1) Gold prices hit 2-year lows, is the worst over? 2) Unlike the toxic advice from gold experts, Ron shares with you gold related investments that are making money 3) TRIVIA QUESTION: What is the correct yardstick for measuring mutual fund fees? Follow us on Twitter @IndexShow, visit our YouT…