Worried About Lingering Market Volatility? Defensive ETFs to Consider

Markets remain under pressure as geopolitical and economic risks rise. Defensive ETFs could help investors navigate volatility without abandoning growth.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 9, 2026

Are Inflation Fears Back? ETFs May Help Protect Your Portfolio

Rising oil prices and geopolitical risks are reigniting inflation fears. Explore ETFs that may help investors build a more resilient portfolio.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 18, 2026

JQUA: A Quality ETF To Hold, Not Yet A Buy

JPMorgan US Quality Factor ETF earns a Hold. A top-tier quality-focused fund but offering no compelling reason to buy at present. JQUA's rules-based approach delivers a 14.8% CAGR since 2017, with lower drawdowns and volatility versus IVV and IWB. JQUA compares very favorably against other quality factor funds: SPHQ, QUAL, and FQAL.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 13, 2026

JQUA's Quality Strategy Continues To Beat Broader Indices And Peers, Capturing Broadening Stock Market Trends

JPMorgan US Quality Factor ETF has surged 18% YTD, outperforming the S&P 500, Russell 1000, and quality ETF peers. JQUA's rule-based selection of 310 high-quality stocks, diversified across sectors, positions it to capture broadening market trends and limit downside risk. The ETF trades at a forward P/E of 21, offers a dividend yield above 1%, and has delivered a 10% three-year dividend growth CAGR.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 12, 2026

Goldman Sounds Alarm on AI-Driven Inflation: ETFs to Watch

Goldman Sachs sees AI fueling the next inflation wave. Here's how ETFs can help position portfolios.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 13, 2026

Quality ETFs Could Be a Smart Choice for Investors Seeking Stability

Uncertainty over the Washington-Tehran deal, a pullback in AI stocks and a hawkish Fed outlook are reinforcing the case for quality ETFs as a defensive play.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 19, 2026

SPHQ Outpaced JQUA by 500 Basis Points Over Five Years Despite Being the Riskier Trade

If you want a quality-factor tilt on U.S. large caps, the two cleanest options are the Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (NYSEARCA:SPHQ | SPHQ Price Prediction) and the JPMorgan U.S.

24/7 Wall Street • May 16, 2026

JQUA: Focusing On Quality Helps Mitigate Volatility

JPMorgan U.S. Quality Factor ETF targets Russell 1000 stocks with a focus on profitability, quality of earnings, and solvency. The ETF is tech-heavy (38% sector weight) but maintains low company-specific risk. JQUA offers lower volatility and higher risk-adjusted returns than the Russell 1000, despite lagging in total return both long-term and recently.

Seeking Alpha • May 14, 2026

Best ETFs To Protect You From War And High Stock Prices

Advisors say owning the right assets, not trading them, is key in this environment. Some of the best ETFs optimize for this thinking.

Investors Business Daily • Apr 10, 2026

Inflation Risks Likely to Persist: ETFs Worth Watching Now

Inflation fears resurface as oil surges and volatility spikes, pushing investors toward commodity, quality and value ETFs to navigate rising risks.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 7, 2026