SPLV - PowerShares S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF
| Previous Close | 46.5600 |
| Open | 46.5500 |
| Bid | 46.4700 x 35400 |
| Ask | 46.4800 x 38000 |
| Day's Range | 46.4510 - 46.5860 |
| 52 Week Range | 39.6100 - 46.7400 |
| Volume | 258,047 |
| Avg. Volume | 1,144,753 |
| Net Assets | 7.03B |
| NAV | 45.78 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | N/A |
| Yield | 2.04% |
| YTD Return | 11.95% |
| Beta (3y) | 0.65 |
| Expense Ratio (net) | 0.25% |
| Inception Date | 2011-05-05 |
- ETF.com•5 days ago
Swedroe: Low Vol In Perspective
One of the significant problems for the first formal asset pricing model developed by financial economists, the capital asset pricing model (CAPM), was that it predicts a positive relationship between risk and return. However, empirical studies have found the actual relationship to be flat, or even negative.
- ETF.com•last month
Swedroe: Vanguard Debunks Dividend Myth
Dividend strategies have drawn increasing interest from investors around the world as central banks have pursued both quantitative and qualitative easy monetary policies, keeping interest rates at what have been exceptionally low levels since 2008. But this preference isn’t entirely new; it has long been known many investors have a preference for cash dividends. From the perspective of classical financial theory, this behavior is an anomaly.
- Benzinga•last month
Evaluating Low Volatility ETFs
Although higher beta momentum strategies and stocks have been performing well this year, some low volatility exchange-traded funds are at least keeping pace with the S&P 500. For example, the iShares ...
- InvestorPlace•2 months ago
Low-Volatility ETFs Can Offer Steady Gains
If there’s two things investors love, it’s consistency and reliability — two attributes that deftly describe the trend of exchange-traded funds that track low volatility stocks.Source: Investment Zen via Flickr (Modified)
- Zacks•2 months ago
Low Volatility ETFs to Buy If North Korea Tensions Flare Up
These funds include more stable stocks that have experienced the least price movement in their portfolio.
- Benzinga•2 months ago
Renewed Enthusiasm For Low Vol ETFs
With sectors such as technology and consumer discretionary performing well this year, it might surprise some investors to learn that low volatility exchange-traded funds have not been all that bad. Actually, ...
- Zacks•2 months ago
Low Volatility ETFs Surge Amid Trump and Fed Worries
The recent rise of geopolitical concerns and some subdued U.S. economic readings put the spotlight on low volatility ETFs.
- Zacks•2 months ago
Volatility Spikes on Geopolitics: 4 ETF Tactics to Shield
We have highlighted certain ETF techniques that could lead to a winning portfolio amid the heightened geopolitical tension.
- Zacks•2 months ago
What Does High CAPE Ratio Mean for ETF Investing?
The broader market boasts high CAPE ratio and an extremely low level of volatility. How can ETFs deal with this situation?
- Zacks•2 months ago
6 ETFs for a Historically Low August
August's market returns have been soft historically. How will ETF investors prepare for this year?
- Investopedia•3 months ago
Investors Quickly Tired of Low Volatility ETFs
With low volatility ETFs lagging in a big way, investors are ditching these funds.
- Morningstar•3 months ago
Why Have Investors Bailed on Low-Volatility Funds?
A bout of underperformance seems to have led many to jump ship.
- Market Realist•3 months ago
Why Rising Stock Markets Improve the US Economy’s Outlook
Expectations for future growth are usually reflected in stock prices. Investors purchase stocks to benefit from the future growth of the companies in which they invest.
- Benzinga•3 months ago
New ETFs Look To Separate Themselves
There may not be a cure for the summertime blues, but the exchange-traded funds industry is making things interesting with a spate of new product launches. Dispelling the notion that July is a slow, uneventful ...
- Investor's Business Daily•3 months ago
Like Apple, Nvidia? Check Out These 2 Big-Cap Plays Near Buy Points
Today we'll feature another two large-cap ETFs that set up a new buy opportunity Wednesday.
- Investor's Business Daily•3 months ago
2 Big-Cap Plays Set Up Buy Opportunity As Market Rallies
Here are two large-cap plays that staged a rebound off their 50-day lines, setting up a buy opportunity.
- Investopedia•3 months ago
A Surprising Sector Pinches Low-Volatility ETFs
Low-volatility ETFs now have some sector surprises.
- Motley Fool•4 months ago
4 Top Large-Cap Value ETFs
These large-cap value ETFs can allow you to achieve steady and strong investment returns.
- Market Realist•4 months ago
Why ETFs Are Seeing Increased Popularity
Mutual fund ownership of equities is at the lowest level in ~13 years, while ETFs (SPY) (IVV) are gradually increasing their share in the stock market.
- ETF.com•4 months ago
Old-School Smart Beta ETFs Worth A Look
Todd Rosenbluth is director of ETF and mutual fund research at CFRA. Every year, a crop of new “gourmet” restaurants open with fanfare, but only some of them have the staying power to survive five years or longer. Similarly, ETFs regularly come to market and seek to offer a better alternative to the entrenched securities in client portfolios.
- Zacks•4 months ago
New Active Low Risk ETF from Cambria
Inside the new actively managed low risk ETF launched by Cambria.
- Investopedia•5 months ago
Investors Left Safe ETFs at the Wrong Time
Stocks are soaring, and so are low volatility ETFs, which is catching some investors by surprise.
- Benzinga•5 months ago
Sector Surprises In A Popular Low Vol ETF
The PowerShares S&P 500 Low Volatility Portfolio (NYSE: SPLV ) turned six years old earlier this month and is home to over $6.6 billion in assets under management. In other words, SPLV is one of the oldest ...
