XSLV: A Little Defender In The Lineup

Current market valuations and cycles signal an elevated risk of a downturn, reminiscent of past bubbles like the late 1990s tech boom. Multiple historical cycles (Benner, Shmita, Metonic, Kitchin) all point to unfavorable market conditions from 2027 through 2030. The Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF historically outperforms in down markets, offering strong risk-adjusted returns and downside protection.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 7, 2025

2 ETFs Under $50 That Could Outperform in a Recession

Just three months ago, it felt like the U.S. was headed straight for a recession as tariffs threatened to take a stride out of the step of an otherwise fast-running economy.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 2, 2025

Low Volatility ETFs to Bet on Amid Market Turmoil

Volatility in the stock market has intensified due to rising inflation fears, uncertainty surrounding rate cuts and ambiguity over Trump's tariff policies.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 13, 2025

XSLV: Not The Best Small-Cap Low-Volatility ETF

Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF targets low-volatility small-cap stocks, focusing on financials, real estate, and industrials. XSLV has underperformed its parent index, S&P 600 since inception, despite outperforming it between 2013 and 2020. Lower volatility doesn't seem to translate into a lower risk in drawdown, and XSLV has lagged three of its competitors since April 2020.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 8, 2025

Navigate the September Swoon With These Low Volatility ETFs

Wall Street falters at the start of September, raising the appeal for low-volatility products.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 6, 2024

2 Small-Cap ETFs Ideal in the Current Market

The anticipation of interest rate cuts may skew equities market strength toward the upside. But interest rate news will continue to sway small-cap indexes.

ETF Trends • Jun 5, 2024

Defensive Factors See Resurgence During Recent Market Weakness

Defensive factors have seen a resurgence during the recent weakness in markets. U.S. equities struggled last month due to volatile and increasing bond yields, third-quarter earnings releases, and geopolitical conflict.

ETF Trends • Nov 3, 2023

Low Volatility ETFs to Outperform: Here's Why

Low-volatility ETFs have the potential to outpace the broader market in bearish conditions or an uncertain environment, providing significant protection to the portfolio.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 13, 2023

Position Defensively With SPLV to Safeguard Gains

Investors can position their portfolios more defensively to safeguard the gains achieved year to date. The economic outlook for the duration of 2023 and beyond remains uncertain.

ETF Trends • Sep 1, 2023

Low-Volatility ETFs to Bet Amid Market Volatility

Low-volatility ETFs have the potential to outpace the broader market in bearish conditions or in an uncertain environment, providing significant protection to the portfolio.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 15, 2023