Contrarian investors looking for a cyclical turnaround in the economy and higher commodity prices in the future may wish to examine high beta investing in the form of the PowerShares S&P 500® High Beta Portfolio (SPHB). Investors expecting to see a continued divergence in economic activity and who seek to mitigate volatility may want to speak with their advisors about low volatility strategies, such as those used in the PowerShares S&P 500 Low Volatility Portfolio (SPLV).
Important information
1 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, August 7, 2015
2 Source: Institute for Supply Management, August 5, 2015
3 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, December 2013
4 Source: Bloomberg L.P., August 7, 2015