EQL: Balanced By Design, Cheap As A Result

ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF offers structural diversification by shrinking tech exposure, but consistently lags SPY in returns. Recent strategy changes mean EQL now directly holds S&P 500 stocks instead of sector ETFs. EQL's value tilt is compelling amid historically cheap valuations and rising rates, yet its value exposure is less precise than specialized ETFs.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 8, 2026

Equal-Weight ETFs to Play AI Despite Rising Bubble Concerns

Worried about an AI bubble but don't want to miss the rally? These equal-weight ETFs can help investors stay exposed while reducing concentration risk.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 8, 2026

Is ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) made its debut on 07/07/2009, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 23, 2026

Should ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on July 7, 2009.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 22, 2026

Advisors Rethink Equal Weighting Amid Equity Concentration

Rising equity concentration is prompting advisors to rethink portfolio construction. However, they also want to avoid simply swapping top-heavy market risk for new factor risks.

ETF Trends • Aug 31, 2026

JPMorgan Sees S&P 500 at 8,000: ETFs That Are Worth Buying

JPMorgan sees the S&P 500 reaching 8,000 as AI spending and earnings strengthen. Explore ETFs to capitalize on the potential upside.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 12, 2026

VettaFi's Murphy Talks ETF Strategies & AI Bottlenecks on Bloomberg

VettaFi Director of Research Cinthia Murphy appeared on Bloomberg ETF IQ to discuss ETF market growth, equal-weight strategies, and AI bottlenecks. Key Takeaways The ETF market is seeing a record-breaking year in 2026, with significant year-over-year gains in flows, volume, and new product launches.

ETF Trends • Jul 28, 2026

ETFs for the Next Leg of Earnings Expansion

The Q2 earnings season is still in its early days, but it's already handing us a reality check: growth is broadening out. These conditions are putting one tried-and-tested segment of smart beta ETFs, the equal-weighted strategies, into sharp focus.

ETF Trends • Jul 22, 2026

ETF Prime: Electrification ETFs & the Investing vs Gambling Debate

Electrification ETFs, commodities, and the line between investing and speculation were at the center of this week's ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Paul Baiocchi, head of fund sales and strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors, and Dave Nadig of ETF.com.

ETF Trends • Jul 22, 2026

Why Balance Matters in the AI Trade: Equal-Weight ETFs to Consider

Still bullish on AI? Here's how ETFs can help you stay invested without overloading on tech.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 10, 2026