A Safer ETF to Play the Emerging Market Turnaround
The emerging markets have been hit this year, but many are looking at this international segment for a cheap entry point. While…
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First Trust Adds 3 Multi-Factor ETFs Emphasizing Forward Momentum
First Trust Advisors LP launched three more smart beta ETFs with a focus on the momentum theme as a way to potentially…
Beyond Factor Fundamentals – Diagnose Your Factor Exposure
Factor-based indexing methodologies have allowed investors to better construct a diversified investment portfolio by targeting drivers of risk and return. On the…
Active ETFs Also Incorporate Time-Tested Market Factors
Smart beta index-based strategies have gained momentum in the investment world, but active managers have not taken it sitting down. Investors can…
VictoryShares: Not All ETFs with “Volatility” in the Name are Equal
When the VIX spiked suddenly earlier this year, there was carnage among a few ETFs that were betting against volatility. That created…
5 Top ETF Ideas for the Quarter Ahead
The economy and markets are still on a bullish path but the road may be bumpy in the near-term. Consequently, ETF investors…
A High-Yield Bond ETF Strategy for Changing Times
Fixed-income investors who are worried about the rising rate environment ahead may consider a low-volatility, high-yield bond ETF strategy that helps limit…
Digging into Lower Volatility Large-Cap Funds
After a strong start to 2018 in January, February has served as reminder to fund shareholders that what goes up can also…
An Idea for Trimming Emerging Markets Volatility
Investors looking for a less volatile approach to emerging markets exchange traded funds have some options to consider, including the iShares MSCI…
Smart Beta ETFs to Diversify Portfolio Risks
Investors enhance returns by accessing time-tested, actively managed investment styles in a cheap exchange traded fund investment vehicle through the new breed…
How to Best Utilize Smart Beta ETFs in a Portfolio
There are now a number of smart beta ETFs in the market, allowing investors to access various targeted factors to better customize…
Dynamic Market Exposure with Smart Beta ETFs
As investors look beyond traditional market-cap weighted investments in an extended bull market environment, many are turning to smart beta or factor-based…
New Smart Beta ETF Strategies Tap OppenheimerFunds’ Expertise
OppenheimerFunds expanded on its line of smart beta ETFs on Friday with a handful of single-factor and multi-factor strategies that incorporate time…
Consider a Low Vol ETF to Limit Potential Risks
With the markets pushing toward new highs and many continuing to chase after risk assets, ETF investors may consider ways to hedge…