Navigating the Unusual Twist in S&P 500 Factor Correlation

In a notable shift for the start of 2026, the S&P 500 is experiencing a divergence in factor performance. Typically, high beta (aggressive, high-risk) and low volatility (defensive, safe-haven) factors sit on opposite sides of the seesaw.

ETF Trends • 9 hours ago

Should Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV) Be on Your Investing Radar?

The Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV) was launched on May 5, 2011, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 17, 2026

China Banks to Pare U.S. Treasuries? ETFs to Play

China's reported move to curb U.S. Treasury exposure lifts yields and raises fiscal concerns. Here are ETF strategies investors can consider now.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 10, 2026

3 ETFs Designed to Survive the Next Market Crash

Though the stock market has generally continued its upward trend so far in 2026, cracks may be appearing. A slowing labor market, the risk of an AI bubble collapse, and a Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-Earnings (CAPE) ratio around 40 all suggest that a crash may be looming for a market that is potentially overvalued.

MarketBeat • Feb 9, 2026

Low Volatility ETFs to Watch Amid Major Tech Sell-Off Over AI Panic

USMV and other low-volatility ETFs gain appeal as an AI-driven tech rout wipes $1T, spikes VIX, and fuels rotation into staples and value sectors.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 6, 2026

SPY Turns 33: How Does It Compare to Other S&P 500 ETFs?

SPY, perhaps the best known ETF and a standard bearer for the ETF ecosystem overall, launched 33 years ago today. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) holds just under $700 billion in AUM at press time, matching its historical significance with its sheer asset size.

ETF Trends • Jan 22, 2026

3 Dividend ETFs Turning Modest Yields Into Real Monthly Cash Flow

When you look at dividend yields in the 2-4% range, you might think they are easy to dismiss as not being worth your time.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 5, 2026

Love your stock-index fund? It might be time to spice up your investment strategy.

There are easy and inexpensive ways to broaden your stock market exposure, even within the S&P 500.

Market Watch • Nov 25, 2025

ETF Diet Leans Defensive — Less Froth, More Safety As Jobless Rate Hits 2021 High

The latest jobs report has put the ETF market into a dilemma. With the unemployment rate rising to 4.4%, the highest level since October 2021, and December rate-cut odds shrinking to 28%, trimming risk and loading up on steadier, low-beta staples may prove to be a prudent move.

Benzinga • Nov 21, 2025

SPLV: Everything You Need To Know About This Low-Volatility ETF

The Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF aims to offer a smoother return profile by focusing on the least volatile S&P 500 stocks. SPLV has lagged the S&P 500 in recent years in large part due to its underweighting of the tech sector. SPLV could be suitable for investors prioritizing capital preservation and income, especially if market volatility or a tech correction emerges.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 12, 2025