Unlocking Smart Beta Innovation: TMX VettaFi to Acquire RAFI Indices

VettaFi's core mission is to provide the index and distribution solutions that help asset managers build, grow, and navigate the markets with precision. Last week we took a massive, transformational step forward.

ETF Trends • Jun 15, 2026

VettaFi Acquires RAFI Indices: Bringing Institutional-Grade Research to Your Portfolio

VettaFi today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire RAFI Indices, the renowned pioneer in fundamental indexing, from Research Affiliates. For two decades, RAFI Indices has been at the forefront of fundamental indexing, grounded in deep research and a commitment to helping investors achieve long-term success.

ETF Trends • Jun 11, 2026

Should Invesco RAFI US 1000 ETF (PRF) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, the Invesco RAFI US 1000 ETF (PRF) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December 19, 2005.

Zacks Investment Research • May 25, 2026

Is Invesco RAFI US 1000 ETF (PRF) a Strong ETF Right Now?

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the Invesco RAFI US 1000 ETF (PRF) debuted on 12/19/2005, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • May 15, 2026

4 ETFs That Beat the S&P 500 by Ignoring Market Cap Entirely

Market-cap weighting has a structural flaw that most investors overlook: it automatically overweights whatever has already gotten expensive.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 26, 2026

Invesco's 276% ETF Flips Normal S&P 500 Rules And Still Wins Big | PRF, VOO

When market volatility sends speculative stocks on wild rides and mega-cap tech names dominate headlines, some investors look for a different approach: fundamental indexing.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 23, 2026

PRF: A Well-Diversified Large Value ETF

Invesco RAFI US 1000 ETF offers broad exposure to over 1,000 U.S. stocks, weighted by fundamental size metrics rather than market cap. PRF provides strong value and dividend growth, with better sector and issuer diversification compared to the Russell 1000. Despite underperforming the Russell 1000 since 2020, PRF has outpaced several large value ETF competitors in total return and Sharpe ratio.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 7, 2025

Think the S&P 500 is too expensive? Check out these ETFs instead.

Some investors are worried that the stock market is set up for a tech-driven decline.

Market Watch • Aug 27, 2025

PRF: All Weather Alpha For Strategic Long Term Investing

The Invesco RAFI US 1000 ETF uses a fundamentally weighted, rules-based approach, offering diversification and a value tilt with a balanced growth exposure versus traditional cap-weighted ETFs. The ETF's 0.33% expense ratio is justified by its differentiated methodology and risk-adjusted performance, remaining competitive among peers like FNDX and IWD. PRF outperforms classic value ETFs like IWD and offers strong downside protection, making it a compelling defensive and growth-tilted core holding.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 10, 2025

3 Great Value ETFs for 2025

This trio of Silver-rated funds stands out.

Morningstar • Jun 19, 2025