SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF (LGLV)
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LGLV: A Defensive Alternative Amid Increased Market Volatility
LGLV offers a defensive, low-volatility approach, favoring financials and industrials, suitable for uncertain markets, with ongoing trade and monetary policy risks. Historically, LGLV has underperformed SPY in total returns, but it proved it can shine during periods of extreme market stress. Current macroeconomic conditions—Fed indecision, inflation risks, and trade tensions—make low-volatility exposure like LGLV attractive for cautious investors.
LGLV: A Tactical Play For Low-Volatility Exposure With Growth Potential
SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF invests in 162 large-cap low volatility stocks with a low expense ratio of 0.12%. LGLV's unique weighting favors low-volatility stocks, resulting in a portfolio tilted towards mid-cap and large-cap value stocks with better growth potential. LGLV outperformed SPLV due to higher technology exposure and lower defensive sector allocation, but it can still face sector-specific risks.
Low Volatility ETFs to Bet on Amid Market Turmoil
Volatility in the stock market has intensified due to rising inflation fears, uncertainty surrounding rate cuts and ambiguity over Trump's tariff policies.
LGLV: Another Low-Volatility ETF With A 'Sharpe' Problem
SPDR® SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF holds 163 low-volatility stocks, focusing on financials and industrials. The LGLV ETF has underperformed the Russel 1000 in return and Sharpe ratio since inception and shows a deeper drawdown, despite low volatility. LGLV features cheap fees and good performance relative to competitors.
LGLV: A Low-Volatility ETF Suitable For This Environment
LGLV offers lower volatility with a beta of 0.80-0.85, making it a suitable option for cautious investors amid economic uncertainty and potential market catalysts, such as the U.S. election. The ETF tracks the SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index, focusing on large-cap U.S. stocks with low historical volatility. LGLV's sector allocation emphasizes Financial Services, Real Estate, and Industrials, while underweighting Technology, providing diversified exposure to mitigate concentration risk.
Low Volatility ETF (LGLV) Hits New 52-Week High
For investors seeking momentum, SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF LGLV is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 28% from its 52-week low price of $129.77/share.
Low Volatility ETFs Shining Halfway Through Q3
Low-volatility ETFs have the potential to outpace the broader market in bearish conditions or in an uncertain environment, providing significant protection to the portfolio.
