iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF

USMV

Valor de mercado US$ 24 bi

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Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (USMV), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on October 18, 2011.

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If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, look no further than the iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (USMV), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on October 18, 2011.

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