With soaring Treasury yields the likely culprit, previously hot small-cap stocks and ETFs are retreating. For example, the widely followed Russell 2000 Index shed 6.43% over the three months ending Sept.
There is a myth that index-based ETFs are all static buy-and-hold products that passively track a benchmark. Many people think of indexing through the lens of market-cap strategies like the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO).
The index underpinning the ALPS O'Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM) recently completed its annual reconstitution on September 18. Small-cap equities continue to navigate persistent macroeconomic shifts and higher interest rates.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 16,095 | $764,830 | $755,499.3 | -$9,330.7 | -1.22% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 3,972 | $174,084.28 | $186,445.68 | $12,361.4 | 7.1% |
| RW Riley Wancket HANTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES Inc. | 1,168 | $50,761.84 | $55,561.76 | $4,799.92 | 9.46% |
| HC Hubert Cheng Park Avenue Securities LLC | 6,843 | $295,686.03 | $325,521.51 | $29,835.48 | 10.09% |
| LW Landry Watson AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES Inc. | 902,661 | $35.87M | $43.09M | $7.22M | 20.14% |
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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: