Another Examination of Low Volatility ETFs
Among smart beta ETFs dedicated to individual investment factors, low volatility products have been popular with conservative investors based on the premise…
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This Dividend ETF is Impressing This Year
With the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, sending Treasury yields higher, many investors thought some high dividend strategies and the related ETFs…
Go Global With This Multi-Factor ETF
A growing number of multi-factor exchange traded funds offer exposure to international stocks. One of the more seasoned members of that group…
A Solid Bet Among Multi-Factor ETFs
Multi-factor ETFs, or those funds employing multiple investment factors, are a rapidly-growing corner of the broader smart beta universe. Over the past…
Sustainable Smart Beta Investing With Upside Potential
Exchange traded funds adhering to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing principles are expected to see rapid growth in the coming years,…
BlackRock to Shutter Some Currency Hedged, Factor ETFs
BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK), the parent company of iShares, the world’s largest issuer of exchange traded funds, said it is closing several…
Smart Beta ETFs: What Are They? How Do They Work?
Investors seeking ways to further diversify their portfolios should consider smart beta ETFs, which use both active and passive methods of investing…
Value ETFs Lag Growth, Momentum Counterparts
There were ample expectations for the opposite to be true heading into 2018, but value exchange traded funds continue lagging their growth…
New Smart Beta ETF Puts Emphasis on Quality
Over 100 exchange traded funds have come to market in the U.S. this year. An interesting name among smart beta equity strategies…
A Dividend ETF Delivering a Solid Performance
Concerns about higher Treasury yields are weighing on some dividend strategies this year, but some dividend exchange traded funds are still delivering…
Healthcare ETFs Display Positive Momentum
Healthcare ETFs have been displaying positive momentum. One healthcare ETF that is based on momentum traits is the PowerShares DWA Healthcare Momentum…
A Smart Idea for Small-Cap Strength
Small-cap stocks and the related exchange traded funds delivered impressive performances last month, a theme that extends to some smart beta strategies.…
Euro Turmoil Could Bring Opportunity With This ETF
Political volatility returned to the Eurozone, sending the common currency and stocks there sliding Tuesday. Amid rising political risks in Italy and…
The Best ETF for Bank Exposure
Investors looking for pure play bank exposure instead of diversified financial services exchange traded funds have an array of options to consider.…