SPLV - Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF

NYSEArca - NYSEArca Delayed Price. Currency in USD
50.24
+0.36 (+0.72%)
At close: 4:00PM EDT
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Previous Close49.88
Open49.95
Bid0.00 x 1000
Ask0.00 x 3200
Day's Range49.89 - 50.24
52 Week Range44.46 - 50.42
Volume1,386,720
Avg. Volume1,332,215
Net Assets7.37B
NAV49.77
PE Ratio (TTM)N/A
Yield2.00%
YTD Return5.75%
Beta (3y)0.64
Expense Ratio (net)0.25%
Inception Date2011-05-05
Trade prices are not sourced from all markets
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