Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF News

Investors often focus on growth versus value competition, but there are investment factors to consider. That sentiment is on full display this year as the low volatility and dividend factors are among

Perhaps surprisingly when considering interest rates are rising – usually a negative for high-yield assets – high-dividend stocks and the related exchange traded funds are delivering for investors

Low-volatility stocks are outperforming the broader market this year. Same goes for high-dividend equities.

Broadly speaking, dividend stocks and the related exchange traded funds are among the most durable shelter-from-the-storm plays. The Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (NASDAQ: LVHD)

LVHD is dominated by the utilities and staples sector. Economic and market conditions look troubling.

Smart Beta ETF report for LVHD

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Some exchange traded funds are versatile across a variety of market settings, but some of these funds can and do truly shine under specific circumstances. Take the case of the Franklin U.S. Low Volati

Experienced investors know that dividend exchange traded funds often emphasize one of two methodologies — focusing on yield or emphasizing payout growth. However, some stocks that are consistent div

Style Box ETF report for LVHD

With the S&P 500 coming off its worst first-half showing in 50 years, it's fair to say that not much is working with equities this year. However, investors shouldn't abandon all hope.

The first half of 2022 was brutal for equity investors, with the S&P 500 dropping 20.6% and marking the worst start to the year since 1970. That sent some ETF investors into low and minimum-volatility

Smart Beta ETF report for LVHD

Broadly speaking, dividend exchange traded funds are outperforming the broader market this year, but investors still need to evaluate what's driving that outperformance. Typically, dividend ETFs fall

Investors fearful of things getting much worse in an already challenging year for markets can find some solace in diversification.