On the Couch
On the Couch with Andrew Wielandt (DP Wealth): The ETF Whisperer's 2026 Playbook
Feb 04, 2026
Marcus Today
Welcome to another episode of On the Couch, the podcast series where we chat with brokers, CEOs, and fund managers to bring you valuable insights from the investing world.
In this quickie episode, Henry Jennings is joined by his good friend Andrew Wielandt – also known as The ETF Whisperer.
Andrew shares his ETF picks for the year ahead… and not a QUAL in sight.
Chapter Markers
- 0:00 – Welcome And General Advice Reminder
- 2:03 – 2026 Outlook: Volatility And Passive Risks
- 5:20 – US Politics, Dollar Views And Silver Shock
- 7:10 – Theme 1: Diversifying Away From US With VEU
- 9:10 – Hedging The Currency And Core Adjustments
- 12:00 – Theme 2: Japan Exposure With IJP
- 15:00 – Theme 3: Long Short LICs And LITs Toolkit
- 22:30 – Why Long Short Now And Portfolio Weights
- 25:00 – Theme 4: Aussie Small Caps With Firetrail
- 28:00 – Theme 5: Resources Via Tribeca TGF Or VanEck MVR
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