AI Bubble Burst or Correction? Here's How to Prepare With Low-Volatility ETFs

With all the AI bubble headlines out there, it's easy to conclude that the great bull run will end in tears and perhaps irrecoverable losses for those who've chased the hottest AI names in the market.

24/7 Wall Street • Nov 3, 2025

5 ETFs Scaling New Highs Amid Market Turmoil

A few ETFs are touching new 52-week highs amid the market turmoil.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 22, 2025

Low Volatility ETF (EFAV) Hits New 52-Week High

For investors seeking momentum, iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF EFAV is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 16.8% from its 52-week low price of $68.56/share.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 21, 2025

How Should Investors React to Tariff-Induced Stock Market Trouble?

It was a bloodbath for stocks in the back half of last week and so far today as investors had two full trading days to digest the implications of Trump's Liberation Day and the long list of reciprocal tariffs.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 7, 2025

EFAV: Capturing Japan's Growth, But With Multiple Lackluster Qualities

iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF is rated a Hold due to its higher volatility and lower performance compared to peer international ETFs. EFAV has the worst 5-year average annual return among the compared funds, despite its low expense ratio and notable dividend yield. The Fund's significant exposure to Japan's market could be advantageous given Japan's positive economic outlook and growth potential.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 9, 2024

Best Low-Volatility ETFs for When the Market is a Roller Coaster

It's been a volatile few years for the stock market, and that has investors sniffing out low-volatility ETFs. Just understand their strengths and their limitations.

Kiplinger • Jan 18, 2024

VettaFi Voices On: International Investing's Revival

There's been more talk lately about aiming for diversification through international investing, which wasn't a major topic of discussion for a while.

ETF Trends • Aug 12, 2023

U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Both Conventional Equity And Taxable Fixed Income Funds Suffer Largest Weekly Outflows Of 2022

During Refinitiv Lipper's fund-flows week ended September 28, 2022, investors were overall net redeemers of fund assets for the fourth week in five. The 10-two Treasury yield spread remained negative, marking the sixty-second straight trading session with an inverted yield curve.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 30, 2022

Participate in Market Gains, Manage Downside Risks With Minimum Volatility ETFs

Investors should consider the potential benefits of a minimum volatility exchange traded fund strategy in an uneven market environment to better manage their core investment client portfolios in troubled times.

ETF Trends • Sep 9, 2022

Factor Investing – iShares Factor Strategies For The Core Of Your Portfolio

Investors do not need to feel constrained by establishing an appropriate asset allocation strategy and staying invested in the markets.

ETF Trends • Sep 8, 2022