Is ALPS (OUSA) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Making its debut on 07/14/2015, smart beta exchange traded fund ALPS (OUSA) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 12, 2025

Should ALPS (OUSA) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Launched on July 14, 2015, the ALPS (OUSA) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 11, 2025

This ETF Could Be a 2026 Winner

With just a month until 2026, it's apparent dividend-focused ETFs will lag the S&P 500 on an annual basis. That's likely the result of investors' ongoing enthusiasm for mega-cap technology stocks – a group not known for big yields.

ETF Trends • Dec 8, 2025

Tech Holdings Lift OUSA Quality Dividend Strategy

The ALPS O'Shares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF (OUSA) gained 1.7% over the past month as investors continued favoring companies with strong fundamentals. The quality dividend ETF screens for profitable businesses with solid balance sheets, helping it capture market gains while keeping a defensive posture.

ETF Trends • Dec 1, 2025

What September Slump? 5 ETFs to Play Now

With Fed rate cut hopes and resilient earnings, these 5 ETFs could defy September's historic slump and shine. These ETFs are XLF, OUSA, RTH, GDX and CIBR.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 3, 2025

Moderating Dividend Growth Highlights Allure of This ETF

Dividends paid by U.S. companies rose $7.4 billion in the second quarter. While payout growth is positive, the pace of those increases is slowing.

ETF Trends • Jul 14, 2025

OUSA: High-Quality, Low-Beta Dividend Stocks With Unconvincing Returns And High Fee

OUSA is a passively managed ETF tracking the O'Shares U.S. Quality Dividend Index. I have been covering OUSA since 2021, and today I maintain my Hold rating due to its underperformance, low dividend yield, and high expense ratio of 48 bps. Compared to SCHD, OUSA is more expensive but growthier. Its quality characteristics are stronger, yet on the dividend front, it is mostly behind SCHD.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 28, 2025

Value Stocks Could Be Just What Doctor Ordered Under Trump

Through the first four months of this year, the White House's often-harsh treatment of U.S. trading partners was a headwind for equity investors. For now, it appears to be on the back burner.

ETF Trends • Jun 12, 2025

Yield Is Nice, But Divdend Dependability Really Matters

In golf, there's a saying that “driving is for show and putting is for dough.” Believe it or not, it's applicable when it comes to dividend investing.

ETF Trends • Apr 24, 2025

OUSA: Yield Not Compelling For A Dividend Fund

The ALPS O'Shares US Quality Div ETF (OUSA) focuses on high-quality, low-volatility U.S. companies, with significant tech exposure but no allocation to energy, real estate, or utilities. OUSA's dividend yield of 1.4% is below the peer group average of 3.2%, driven by its sector allocation, impacting its appeal to income-focused investors. Despite mixed long-term returns, OUSA has shown resilience in volatile markets, with lower volatility and higher profitability metrics compared to the Russell 1000 index.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 12, 2025