iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF

USMV

Market cap $22.8B

The market is swinging wildly as investors try to determine when the war in Iran will end. Investing in low-volatility ETFs can be a great way to ride out some of the market's turmoil.

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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.

Long-term investors can typically wait out volatility. However, not everyone is a long-term investor, whether they are nearing retirement or take a more active approach to investing.

The VIX fear gauge has climbed more than 54% over the past month, sitting in the elevated uncertainty zone at a reading that ranks in the 93rd percentile of the past year.

The iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA ETF has lagged the S&P 500, returning only 5% versus 23% over the past year. USMV offers deep diversification, low volatility, and lower tech exposure, with only 15% in its top ten holdings and 3.4% in energy. USMV's defensive positioning, especially in consumer staples and utilities, could outperform if bearish scenarios or stagflation materialize.

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