There are a lot of interesting statistics to consider about small-cap stocks today, most of them bullish. Frequently mentioned: Smaller stocks are coming off their best first half of any year since 1991.
Launched on 12/30/2016, the ALPS O'Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Blend category of the market.
When evaluating small-cap equity exposure, it's easy to gravitate towards the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) given its $82 billion in assets and 0.19% expense ratio. Yet, a closer look at another fund, the ALPS O'Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM), reveals a fundamentally sound structural design that warrants closer attention.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 3,872 | $169,332.28 | $184,907.36 | $15,575.08 | 9.2% |
Jeffery Yorg Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC | 66,262 | $2.9M | $3.17M | $266,704.55 | 9.2% |
| CAL CoreCap Advisors LLC CoreCap Advisors LLC | 64 | $2,884.48 | $3,049.92 | $165.44 | 5.74% |
Candace Cavalier Congress Wealth Management LLC / DE / | 7,367 | $309,561.34 | $351,148.05 | $41,586.71 | 13.43% |
| BPF Barnes Pettey Financial Advisors LLC Barnes Pettey Financial Advisors LLC | 70,368 | $2.55M | $3.35M | $798,395.97 | 31.26% |
| BATS Exchange | US Country |
The fund described operates as a financial entity that commits to investing a minimum of 80% of its total assets in the constituents of a specified index. This commitment is in effect under normal market circumstances. The index itself is meticulously designed to mirror the performance of publicly-listed, small-capitalization companies in the United States that are known for paying dividends. These companies must also meet specific criteria related to market capitalization, liquidity, quality, low volatility, and dividend yield. These criteria are set by O'Shares Investment Advisers, LLC, which is also the provider of the index. This strategic focus aims to offer investors a combination of income through dividends and potential for growth by investing in small-cap companies that exhibit stability and quality.
The fundamental product offered by the fund is an investment vehicle that targets small-capitalization, dividend-paying companies in the United States. The product and services provided by the fund can be broken down into several key features: