Is Xtrackers Russell US Multifactor ETF (DEUS) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Launched on 11/24/2015, the Xtrackers Russell US Multifactor ETF (DEUS) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 27, 2024

Should Xtrackers Russell US Multifactor ETF (DEUS) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Launched on 11/24/2015, the Xtrackers Russell US Multifactor ETF (DEUS) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 25, 2024

Tech IPOs Poised For Return To Pre-Pandemic Normalcy In 2025

The new year is poised for a resurgence in tech IPOs, as lower interest rates and an investor shift to small- and mid-cap companies combine to create a more welcoming market for debuts. The current environment presents the most favorable conditions for the recovery of IPOs in the past three years. The S&P 400 Midcap Index and the S&P 600 Index have outperformed the S&P 500 Index since the US election Nov. 5.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2024

DEUS: Multifactor Russell 1000 ETF Falls Short, Sell

DEUS is a multifactor fund, aiming to outperform the Russell 1000 Index by emphasizing five factors: quality, value, momentum, low volatility, and size. Its 0.17% expense ratio is relatively low, but DEUS has failed to catch the attention of investors. Since its launch in November 2015, it's only garnered $162 million in AUM. A poor track record is a likely reason. DEUS has only outperformed its benchmark in one year from 2016-2023, and the absence of any growth screens is one key culprit.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 31, 2024

Why Now For U.S. Equity Income?

US equities, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, have performed strongly so far in 2023.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2023

5 Quality ETFs to Tap as Wall Street Not Out of Woods

Though Wall Street is off to a good start to first-quarter 2023, a volatile ride is expected ahead as fears of further Fed rate hikes and global growth concerns remain.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 26, 2023

Smart Beta Is Alive and Well

In a livecast event this Friday, I'm going to be recapping the past year in ETFs and previewing what is likely ahead of us with one of my favorite people in the ETF industry that does not work for VettaFi, Cinthia Murphy.

ETF Trends • Jan 9, 2023

Adults Drive Toy Sales, Which Could Impact DEUS

It's not just kids that love Grogu (a.k.a. “Baby Yoda”).

ETF Trends • Dec 19, 2022

Not Sure Which Investment Factor to Choose?

Should an investor go with quality, momentum, low volatility, size, or value given today's current market climate? Why not have it all with multi-factor strategies inherent in ETFs focusing on the 1,000 biggest stocks by market capitalization via the Xtrackers Russell 1000 Comprehensive Factor ETF (DEUS).

ETF Trends • Dec 7, 2020

Here Are Some Top ETF Plays with a Software Focus

Technology continues to play a heavy role in the Covid-19 pandemic as the world transitions to a new degree of normalcy. As such, software companies that enable technological advances will also benefit tech-heavy exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and InvestorPlace listed seven funds that investors can consider.

ETF Trends • Oct 23, 2020