ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF

REGL

Market cap $1.76B

With mid-cap stocks racing higher, this ProShares mid-cap dividend ETF is worth considering. It uses a familiar methodology to provide exposure to royal mid-cap dividend payers.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Mid Cap Value category of the market, the ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (REGL) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 02/03/2015.

Making its debut on 02/03/2015, smart beta exchange traded fund ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (REGL) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - Mid Cap Value category of the market.

ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (REGL) is rated a Strong Buy for its defensive qualities and consistent returns. REGL's index outperforms the S&P 500, especially in down markets, with superior risk-adjusted returns and a strong historical alpha. The ETF offers solid downside protection, low beta, and better inflation-adjusted returns, making it ideal for conservative and balanced investors.

High-yielding stocks get a lot of attention. But a lot of them have underperformed over the long run. Which are better? High yielders or dividend growth stocks?

ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF focuses on S&P 400 stocks with at least 15 years of consecutive dividend growth. REGL offers diversification, strong dividend growth, good value, and superior risk-adjusted returns compared to its parent index S&P 400. Despite its strengths, REGL has lagged fundamentally-driven dividend growth ETFs in total return.

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (REGL) debuted on 02/03/2015, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Mid Cap Value category of the market.

REGL offers defensive exposure to mid-cap dividend growers, with a heavy tilt toward financials and utilities, appealing to value and income-focused investors. The ETF trades at a discount to the S&P MidCap 400, but its lack of technology and growth sectors limits upside potential and dividend growth. REGL has consistently underperformed its benchmark and peers, with lower returns and higher costs, despite lower volatility and strong downside protection.

Making its debut on 02/03/2015, smart beta exchange traded fund ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (REGL) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - Mid Cap Value category of the market.

We've been marveling at the performance of U.S. large-cap stocks since that early April low. We've also been tracking whether small-caps are finally going to keep up pace with their larger counterparts.