Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Want exposure to AI, robotics or the next big investing trend?
Many investors try to pick individual winners. The problem is that when a trend is still emerging, it's incredibly difficult to know which companies will dominate in the future.
In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of stock picking versus thematic ETFs, and why diversification can help investors capture long-term winners while reducing the risk of backing the wrong company. Amazon wasn't always the obvious winner during the internet boom, and today's AI leaders may not be either.
In this episode:
- Why picking winners is harder than you think
- The biggest stock-picking mistakes
- Why Amazon wasn't obvious in the 1990s
- How thematic ETFs work
- The advantages of diversified investing
- What a megatrends ETF actually does
Key takeaway:
Finding future winners matters far more than avoiding every loser.
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🌐 Explore WisdomTree ETFs: investengine.com/etfs/wisdomtree
📘 Learn more on our blog: blog.investengine.com
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Weekly investing insights, ETF education, market analysis and portfolio-building strategies designed for long-term investors.
Capital at risk. ETF costs apply. Marketing communication. This video is not financial advice and is part of a paid partnership with WisdomTree. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
Want exposure to AI, robotics or the next big investing trend?
Many investors try to pick individual winners. The problem is that when a trend is still emerging, it's incredibly difficult to know which companies will dominate in the future.
In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of stock picking versus thematic ETFs, and why diversification can help investors capture long-term winners while reducing the risk of backing the wrong company. Amazon wasn't always the obvious winner during the internet boom, and today's AI leaders may not be either.
In this episode:
- Why picking winners is harder than you think
- The biggest stock-picking mistakes
- Why Amazon wasn't obvious in the 1990s
- How thematic ETFs work
- The advantages of diversified investing
- What a megatrends ETF actually does
Key takeaway:
Finding future winners matters far more than avoiding every loser.
🔗 Explore more:
🌐 Explore WisdomTree ETFs: investengine.com/etfs/wisdomtree
📘 Learn more on our blog: blog.investengine.com
📱 Download the app:
iOS: apps.apple.com/gb/app/investengine
Android: play.google.com/store/apps
📢 Subscribe for more:
Weekly investing insights, ETF education, market analysis and portfolio-building strategies designed for long-term investors.
Capital at risk. ETF costs apply. Marketing communication. This video is not financial advice and is part of a paid partnership with WisdomTree. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
