Invesco S&P 500 High Beta ETF (SPHB)
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SPHB: An ETF For Investors With A Higher Risk Appetite
The Invesco S&P 500 High Beta ETF (SPHB) targets high-volatility stocks, offering outsized gains in bull markets but significant downside risk in downturns. SPHB is heavily weighted in technology and semiconductors, trades at a discount to the S&P 500, but lags in growth and profitability metrics due to limited mega-cap exposure. While SPHB outperformed over five years, its high volatility and weak risk-adjusted returns make it less attractive for broad market exposure compared to peers.
SPHB: High Beta Exposure Without High Conviction Fundamentals
SPHB is comprised of 100 of the most volatile S&P 500 Index stocks over the last year. Its expense ratio is 0.25%, and the ETF has $507 million in AUM. SPHB solves some of SPY's company-level diversification risks by weighting its holdings by volatility. However, that strategy creates additional problems, particularly with quality. Besides a high beta, SPHB's most prominent factor is momentum, but unfortunately, everything else is average at best. Although subject to change, its fundamentals are not compelling right now.
High Beta ETF (SPHB) Hits New 52-Week High
SPHB hits a 52-week high, gaining 61% off its low as bullish market momentum fuels high-beta strength.
SPHB: Don't Chase High-Beta Right Now
SPHB has surged 45% since mid-April, outperforming quality-focused ETFs, but this high-beta rally may be short-lived. Despite strong technical momentum and a breakout above resistance, bearish seasonality in August-September warrants caution. SPHB trades at a discount to the S&P 500 and is heavily weighted in Information Technology, but carries high volatility risk.
Trade Hopes Boost Wall Street: ETFs to Tap
U.S. stock markets climbed on Thursday, thanks to President Trump's announcement of a new trade agreement with the UK and his upbeat comments on future negotiations with China. The Nasdaq Composite gained about 1%, while both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose roughly 0.6%.
SPHB: Look Elsewhere If Looking For Volatility
SPHB, an Invesco ETF, targets the most volatile 100 S&P 500 stocks but has underperformed compared to other low-fee ETFs like SPY and SPUU. The fund's portfolio somewhat resembles the S&P 500 but with higher weightings in technology and industrials, yet it hasn't driven significant gains. For U.S. market recovery, SPHB isn't the best option; SPY or SPUU offer better performance and lower fees.
SPHB: Not The Right Time For High Beta Equities
SPHB aggregates high beta equities, investing in the 100 S&P 500 stocks with the highest market sensitivity, rebalanced quarterly. High beta stocks underperformed in 2024 despite a robust equity market, highlighting the need for specific catalysts for these stocks to excel. High beta names perform best in rebound years following significant market sell-offs, often posting returns close to +30%.
SPHB: Not The Best Time To Own Right Now
SPHB, with a high beta strategy, targets 100 volatile S&P 500 stocks, offering potential short-term outperformance but higher downside risk. The fund's expense ratio is 0.25%, higher than similar ETFs, and it rebalances quarterly. SPHB rebounds faster post-market corrections but lags the S&P 500 in long-term returns due to its high beta stock selection.
SPHB: A Solid Choice For Riding The Recovery Wave
SPHB tracks the S&P 500 High Beta Index, providing exposure to high-beta stocks in the S&P 500. High-beta stocks can amplify gains and losses, so exposure to them is suitable for only under certain circumstances. Right now, investing in this fund is too risky, but it can have its use when the market is in recovery, so familiarizing yourself with it is a good idea.
