QLV / New COVID Variant a Reminder of Low Volatility Protection

Advisors have lots of smart beta ETFs worthy of consideration. Most of them focus on a single fundamental approach or factor like dividends, low volat more_horizontal

VettaFi's vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLV) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast wi more_horizontal

The FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLV) is a favored core equity holding for investors looking for the benefits of a quality low vol more_horizontal

Investors favor low-volatility funds when they want to reduce their downside risk but still participate in some of the market's growth. Traditional lo more_horizontal

As volatility in the market remains at elevated levels, investors may find solace in strategies designed to minimize volatility and help to mitigate l more_horizontal

Investing in low volatility stocks is a commonly used defensive strategy for investors who want to participate in some of the market's growth while po more_horizontal

There's enough market volatility to go around as rising inflation and U.S. Federal Reserve rate hikes continue to keep investors on their heels. Stayi more_horizontal

Investing in low volatility stocks is often used as a defensive strategy by investors who want to participate in some of the market's growth while pot more_horizontal