PowerShares has launched new low volatility and high beta exchange traded funds (ETFs) that help investors manage risk. PowerShares S&P 500 Low Volatility Portfolio (NYSEArca: SPLV) and the PowerShares S&P 500 High Beta Portfolio (NYSEArca: SPHB) just hit the market with the amount of volatility experienced and projected at low levels compared to recent years. [New Beta, Volatility ETFS from PowerShares]
Exchange traded funds that invest in clean energy rose Tuesday, helped by a rally in JA Solar (NasdaqGS: JASO) following upbeat quarterly results. [JA Solar Earnings Lift Green Energy ETFs]
Consumer staples ETFs followed the market higher Tuesday and received a lift from Dean Foods (NYSE: DF), which rallied over 10% after the dairy company raised its full-year outlook. [Dean Foods Boosts Staples ETFs]
Healthcare ETFs trailed the market as Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) slipped 8% after the maker of medical devices announced its chief executive will step down at the end of the year. [Healthcare ETFs Lag]
Gregory A. Clay contributed to this article.