SMLV
State Street SPDR US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF
📎 Investment Objective
The SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF (SMLV) seeks to track the performance of the SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index, which measures the performance of the 200 least volatile stocks from the SSGA US Small Cap Index.
Overview
ETF tracking State Street SPDR US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF
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Investment Summary
📎 Investment Objective
The SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF (SMLV) seeks to track the performance of the SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index, which measures the performance of the 200 least volatile stocks from the SSGA US Small Cap Index.
🎯 Investment Strategy
The fund employs a passive management strategy, investing in a representative sample of the underlying index to closely track its performance. It focuses on small-capitalization U.S. stocks with lower historical volatility compared to the broader small-cap market.
✨ Key Features
- Exposure to small-cap U.S. stocks with lower historical volatility
- Passively managed to track the SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index
- Potentially lower risk profile compared to a broad small-cap index fund
- Low expense ratio of 0.00%
⚠️ Primary Risks
- Concentration risk as the fund is focused on a specific segment of the market
- Potential underperformance compared to the broader small-cap market during periods of high volatility
- Liquidity risk due to the smaller size of the underlying companies
- Market risk as the value of the fund's holdings may fluctuate with changes in the overall stock market
👤 Best For
This ETF may be suitable for investors seeking exposure to the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market with a focus on lower volatility. It could be a part of a diversified portfolio for investors with a moderate risk tolerance and a long-term investment horizon.
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