QLV: Better Low-Volume ETF Than Quality ETF

FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund ETF aims to maximize quality and minimize volatility in a portfolio of about 120 stocks. Volatility reduction is effective at the expense of return: QLV has underperformed a benchmark by almost 3% in annualized return. QLV beats most of its largest competitors in the low-volatility category, but it lags a number of quality-focused ETFs.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 6, 2024

VettaFi Voices On: Risk Management in an Uncertain Economy

Hello, VettaFi Voices! Whenever I read about the economy in 2023, the one word that comes up repeatedly in various forms is “uncertain.

ETF Trends • Sep 29, 2023

Pairing Factor ETF Strategies to Improve the Investor Experience

Advisors have lots of smart beta ETFs worthy of consideration. Most of them focus on a single fundamental approach or factor like dividends, low volatility, quality, or value.

ETF Trends • Jun 12, 2023

ETF 360: Dan Philips on a Quality Low Volatility Approach

On the latest episode of ETF 360, VettaFi head of research Todd Rosenbluth was joined by Director of Asset Allocation Strategy for North Trust Asset Management Dan Philips. The two discussed a quality low volatility approach suited to a slow or no growth environment.

ETF Trends • May 30, 2023

Investors Found Ways To Protect Money From Possible U.S. Default

Political wrestling over the extension of the debt ceiling is scaring investors. But many found a place to hide out with the best ETFs.

Investors Business Daily • May 11, 2023

Bull vs. Bear: Value Investing Status — “It's Complicated”

Bull vs. Bear is a weekly feature where the VettaFi writers' room takes opposite sides for a debate on controversial stocks, strategies, or market ideas — with plenty of discussion of ETF ideas to play either angle. For this edition of Bull vs.

ETF Trends • Apr 5, 2023

Top 3 Most-Read Low-Vol ETF Stories of 2022

If 2022 wasn't part of a global pandemic, markets might look back on it as a peak of volatility for the last decade, perhaps since the Great Recession.

ETF Trends • Dec 27, 2022

ETF of the Week: FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLV)

VettaFi's vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLV) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.

ETF Trends • Jul 28, 2022

Under the Hood of a Quality Low Vol Strategy

The FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLV) is a favored core equity holding for investors looking for the benefits of a quality low volatility strategy. Low volatility investing is an attempt to minimize the fluctuation of the value of an investment over a period of time and is often considered a defensive strategy.

ETF Trends • Jul 22, 2022

It's a Good Time for a Low-Vol, Quality ETF Strategy

Investors can potentially protect against chaotic markets with quality, low-volatility exchange traded fund strategies to better diversify their core allocations.

ETF Trends • Jul 20, 2022