VettaFi Discusses Multifactor ETFs on Bloomberg

This week, Cinthia Murphy, director of research for TMX VettaFi, appeared on Bloomberg's ETF IQ show. Here's a brief recap: Key Takeaways Despite NVIDIA announcing a $150 billion stock buyback plan, there are just two buyback ETFs.

ETF Trends • Oct 7, 2026

Buyback Surge Meets a Surprisingly Narrow ETF Market

Leave it to Nvidia to create buzz. This week, the company's announcement of a massive, history-making, $150 billion stock repurchase plan put buybacks back in the limelight.

ETF Trends • Oct 2, 2026

PKW: Low P/E Financials-Heavy Portfolio With An Upside Capture Problem, A Hold

I believe the Invesco Dynamic Buyback Achievers ETF is a Hold owing to its mixed performance and unappealing factor mix, which I expect to detract from its returns. PKW's financials-heavy portfolio has a high weighted average earnings yield and relatively low beta, a combination that is not supportive of alpha. PKW has underperformed IVV since the "methodology enhancement" in February 2025, mainly because of its weak upside capture.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 28, 2026

PKW: Mixed Feelings About Invesco's Long-Running Buyback ETF

Invesco Buyback Achievers ETF is upgraded from 'sell' to 'hold' due to improving value ETF fundamentals, despite skepticism about its buyback-driven strategy. PKW's methodology—adding/removing stocks based on a 5% buyback yield—misaligns with long-term company strategies, leading to questionable execution. PKW's fundamentals, including accelerating EPS growth and discounted P/E, are competitive but slightly lag peers in quality and growth metrics.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 18, 2026

From Coke to GM: Decode the Q1 Earnings Wave Through ETFs

While the markets are generally fixated on what the Magnificent Seven is doing in terms of first-quarter earnings, there are other names investors may want to track. This morning's earnings bonanza was highlighted by names like Coca-Cola (KO), BP p.lc.

ETF Trends • Apr 28, 2026

PKW: Low Valuation And A Distinct Sector Mix

Invesco BuyBack Achievers ETF (PKW) offers deep value exposure by targeting companies with robust share repurchase programs and a pronounced mid-cap, financials, and consumer discretionary tilt. PKW trades at a 44% P/E discount to the Russell 1000, with sector allocations driving its value orientation and lower profitability relative to broad equity indexes. Despite lagging the Russell 1000, PKW has outperformed most value-oriented peers over 3- and 5-year periods, while exhibiting similar volatility and better downside capture.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 24, 2026

Bank on the Buyback Binge With This ETF

Investors who want exposure to companies dedicated to buying back stock may like this Invesco ETF. The ETF employs a discerning methodology, ensuring components are reducing share counts.

The Motley Fool • Mar 3, 2026

$10 Million Bet on Buybacks: Why This ETF's 227 Stocks Matter in 2026

Triton Wealth Management increased its PKW position by 60,275 shares in the fourth quarter; the estimated transaction value was $7.96 million based on quarterly average prices. Meanwhile, the quarter-end position value rose by $8.20 million, reflecting both the share increase and stock price movement.

The Motley Fool • Feb 6, 2026

Elevation Capital Closes the Book on PKW, According to Recent SEC Filing

Exited position: -61,388 shares, transaction value of $8,132,662 (estimate based on quarterly average price) Quarter-end position value decreased by $8.13 million, reflecting the valuation shift inclusive of price changes Move represents a 3.32% change in 13F reportable AUM Post-trade stake: 0 shares, $0 value Position had accounted for 3.2% of AUM in the previous quarter, marking a full exit from a previously sizable allocation CEO says this is worth 18 Nvidias. Will this make the world's first trillionaire?

The Motley Fool • Jan 29, 2026

This $1.5 Billion ETF Targets Companies Actually Reducing Share Counts, Not Just Talking About It

Share buybacks have become one of corporate America's favorite ways to return cash to shareholders.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 25, 2026