A good chunk of the stock market’s rewards, with less risk. That’s the promise of low-volatility exchange-traded funds. And if there were a time when the funds should prove their worth, it’s now. The goal of low-volatility ETFs is simple: Provide a smoother ride when investing in equity markets.
The ETFs have taken in more than $1 billion in the past month, the most in seven months and the ETFs' second-biggest month since they launched in 2011. So far it’s paying off for investors: The ETFs are down significantly less than the market—half as much, to be exact. So while these investors may still need some Rolaids, they can hold off on busting out the Xanax...............................................Full Article: Source
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