QUS - Burned by the Stock Market? Consider These 2 ETFs Instead
The stock market has been on a wild ride over the past 12 to 14 months, and while it's up overall now, the volatility we've endured along the way has been a lot to bear for many investors. Certain sectors have fared poorly during the pandemic and recession, and some industries are facing material long-term changes as a result.
While it is important to keep in mind the short-term nature of volatility, many investors find they can sleep easier when their portfolios include diversified baskets of stocks in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Here are two stock ETFs that seek to provide consistent returns with limited volatility.
Consider the SPDR MSCI USA Strategic Factors ETF (NYSEMKT: QUS) -- its name may be a mouthful of acronyms, but they translate to an investment vehicle designed for low volatility. It tracks the MSCI USA Factor Mix A-Series Capped Index, which is an equal-weighted combination of three indexes -- the MSCI USA Value Weighted Index, the MSCI USA Quality Index, and the MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Index. Thus, it invests in large-cap and mid-cap companies that are screened for specific value, quality, and low-volatility characteristics.
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Burned by the Stock Market? Consider These 2 ETFs Instead