SPVU uses backward-looking value criteria, leading to underperformance versus SPY and missing out on major tech gains. The fund's heavy weighting in financials and energy, along with low liquidity, raises concerns about risk and portfolio quality. Given persistent underperformance and structural issues, I do not see SPVU as the top value ETF option for investors.
SPVU tracks the S&P 500 Enhanced Value Index, selecting securities based on book value to price, earnings to price, and sales to price. Its expense ratio is 0.13%. Importantly, the Index only considers trailing metrics, potentially exposing investors in fast-changing markets. It also does not account for sector biases, leading to 40% exposure in Financials. I've observed SPVU often outperforms after a bad year, though this is also true for the Financial sector. Still, it tends to lag behind broad-based funds in the long run.
With strong GDP growth likely in 2025, strategists anticipate continued market gains, particularly in value stocks and GDP-sensitive sectors.
![]() SPVU In 4 days Estimated | Quarterly | $0.35 Per Share |
![]() SPVU 2 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.35 Per Share |
![]() SPVU 5 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.35 Per Share |
![]() SPVU 8 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.35 Per Share |
![]() SPVU 11 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.31 Per Share |
![]() SPVU 18 Mar 2024 Paid | Quarterly | $0.33 Per Share |
![]() SPVU In 4 days Estimated | Quarterly | $0.35 Per Share |
![]() SPVU 2 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.35 Per Share |
![]() SPVU 5 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.35 Per Share |
![]() SPVU 8 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.35 Per Share |
![]() SPVU 11 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.31 Per Share |
![]() SPVU 18 Mar 2024 Paid | Quarterly | $0.33 Per Share |
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The company operates a fund that primarily focuses on investing in value stocks within the S&P 500®. By committing at least 90% of its total assets to securities that are part of the underlying index, the fund aims to capture the essence of value investing. The selection of these stocks is based on their "value score," a metric devised by the index provider, which evaluates stocks based on fundamental financial ratios. The fundamental premise of the fund’s strategy is to identify stocks that are deemed undervalued by the market, trading at prices that are low relative to their fundamental value. This investment approach is geared towards investors who are looking to capitalize on the potential growth and income generation opportunities presented by value stocks.
This flagship service involves the careful selection and investment in value stocks, specifically from the S&P 500®, based on a comprehensive "value score." The score is calculated considering various fundamental ratios, allowing the identification of stocks potentially undervalued by the market. This service is ideal for investors looking to invest in stocks that may provide significant returns once the market corrects their undervalued prices.