Preview Mode Links will not work in preview mode

Welcome to the Parachute Podcast, where host Tom Lydon discusses the experience, wit and wisdom of people of influence in the area of finance and investing.

You’ve landed at a place where advisors and investors are looking to learn from others.

A financial parachute offers you safety over time. But your parachute is different from everyone else’s. It’s made from experiences, time, people you know and your own individual interests.

How much time and effort you put into building your parachute will determine how safely you will land.

But first, you need the guts to jump.

Jul 30, 2020

ETF Trends CEO Tom Lydon discussed the iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF (EZU) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe on the MoneyLife Show.

This ETF offers exposure to the equity markets of the EMU member countries: meaning only those who have adopted the Euro. This bloc of nations represents some of...


Jul 23, 2020

ETF Trends CEO Tom Lydon discussed the Global X Education ETF (EDUT) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe on the MoneyLife Show.

EDUT provides a unique take on equities with high exposure to the education theme. Companies that facilitate digital learning, educational content publishing, for...


Jul 16, 2020

ETF Trends CEO Tom Lydon discussed the Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF (ASHR) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe on the MoneyLife Show.

The Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF (ASHR) was the first U.S.-listed ETF to offer direct exposure stocks listed in mainland...


Jul 9, 2020

ETF Trends CEO Tom Lydon discussed the Direxion Work From Home ETF (WFH) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe on the MoneyLife Show.

The Direxion Work From Home ETF offers exposure to companies across four technology pillars, allowing investors to gain exposure to those companies that stand to...


Jul 2, 2020

ETF Trends CEO Tom Lydon discussed the ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector Fund (ARKG) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe on the MoneyLife Show.

The ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (ARKG) is an actively-managed fund from the team at ARK Invest that tries to pick the companies best positioned to...