Equal-weight S&P 500 is leading the 2026 market and its flagship trade just hit $100 billion

The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP), the oldest, largest, and most popular ETF using this approach surpassed $100 billion in assets for the first time this month. In 2026, the equal-weight approach to the U.S. large-cap stock market index has outperformed the market-weight index that serves as the core exposure for the vast majority of investors.

CNBC • 13 hours ago

S&P 500 Snapshot: Stocks End Lower to Snap 3-Week Win Streak

The S&P 500 wrapped up the week with a loss of 1.4%, snapping a three-week winning streak. Key Takeaways The S&P 500 posted a 1.4% weekly loss, its worst weekly showing since mid-July.

ETF Trends • Aug 21, 2026

A Volatile Stretch Is Coming for Stocks. 3 Ways to Protect Your Portfolio.

September and October can be rough for stocks. Here's how to add some shock absorbers to your portfolio.

Barrons • Aug 13, 2026

JPMorgan Sees S&P 500 at 8,000: ETFs That Are Worth Buying

JPMorgan sees the S&P 500 reaching 8,000 as AI spending and earnings strengthen. Explore ETFs to capitalize on the potential upside.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 12, 2026

Is Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) made its debut on 04/24/2003, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 5, 2026

Should Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) Be on Your Investing Radar?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, look no further than the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on April 24, 2003.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 30, 2026

RSP: Why Equal Weighting Is The Antidote To The S&P 500's M2 Distortion

RSP offers diversified S&P 500 exposure, countering mega-cap concentration risk and monetary distortions. Historical S&P-500-to-M2 and S&P-500-to-gold ratios highlight how liquidity and select stocks have distorted index valuations, echoing Dotcom-era extremes. RSP's quarterly rebalancing systematically trims overvalued mega-caps and reallocates to undervalued constituents, positioning for mean reversion as monetary policy tightens.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 29, 2026

VettaFi's Murphy Talks ETF Strategies & AI Bottlenecks on Bloomberg

VettaFi Director of Research Cinthia Murphy appeared on Bloomberg ETF IQ to discuss ETF market growth, equal-weight strategies, and AI bottlenecks. Key Takeaways The ETF market is seeing a record-breaking year in 2026, with significant year-over-year gains in flows, volume, and new product launches.

ETF Trends • Jul 28, 2026

S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Ends Choppy Week in the Red

The S&P 500 ended its choppy week in the red, ultimately finishing with a loss of 0.6%. This marks the second straight weekly decline, the longest streak since late March.

ETF Trends • Jul 24, 2026

This Is My No. 1 Recommended ETF to Buy in July

The S&P 500 has become more top-heavy than it has historically been. An equal-weight S&P 500 ETF spreads your investment relatively evenly across all S&P 500 companies.

The Motley Fool • Jul 23, 2026