SPDR Global Dow ETF is a smart beta equity ETF that represents both DM and EM companies with a pivotal role in the global economy. The portfolio has been recently recalibrated. DGT has a rather ...

It’s no surprise that exchange traded fund (ETF) investors are looking beyond plain vanilla offerings that mimic major U.S. stock indices. What may be surprising is the rapid adoption of “smart beta” ...

U.S. Global Investors reports positive performance for its ETFs in 2024, driven by strong market demand and strategic management. U.S. Global Investors, Inc. announced that its smart beta 2.0 ETFs ...

(Bloomberg) --Rob Arnott won’t let it go. One year after battling Cliff Asness in public over whether smart beta ETFs are in a bubble, the Research Affiliates co-founder is doubling down on his ...

Rob Arnott used to argue that the popularity of “smart beta” investing strategies often made the stocks they favored too expensive to actually buy. Now, his firm says the time is right. Analysts with ...

SPDR Russell 1000 Yield Focus ETF uses a smart beta strategy to invest in high-yield dividend stocks, with an expense ratio of 0.20%. ONEY's portfolio has a strong tilt towards mid-cap and small-cap ...

What are Smart Beta ETFs? Smart Beta ETFs use a rules-based approach to selecting stocks. Unlike traditional market-cap weighted ETFs, Smart Beta ETFs use factors such as value, quality, momentum and ...

Every equity investor, active or passive, loves high returns. Traditional passive investors are stuck with the market’s average returns. Elsewhere lie numerous active funds. A good and popular ...

March was a rough month for smart beta exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as assets under management for alternatively weighted ETFs declined 0.96% on a global basis, but smart beta funds still represent a ...

In recent years, smart beta or factor investing has gained considerable traction with pension funds seeking to earn higher risk-adjusted returns from their investments through cheaper and simpler ...