With all the talk about tariffs potentially causing the U.S. economy to slip into a recession, it's not surprising that small-cap stocks — a domestically focused asset class — are lower on a year-to-date basis. The average loss of 7.
A smart beta exchange traded fund, the ALPS O'Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM) debuted on 12/30/2016, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Blend category of the market.
One day doesn't make a trend, but wary small-caps investors may find some comfort in knowing the Russell 2000 Index jumped 8.50% on Wednesday as President Trump reversed course on tariffs, with China being an exception.
The market may be poised to see new categories step up to the plate and play a bigger role. Where 2024 saw a handful of firms provide outsized performance in a growth regime, 2025's tariff-driven uncertainty could open up a new opportunity set.
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, look no further than the ALPS O'Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/30/2016.
Entering 2025, many market watchers were looking for small caps to step up amid significant concentration risk. Just a handful of large-cap tech firms drove a significant portion of market performance, pointing to a potential opportunity in 2025.
The ALPS O'Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM) was launched on 12/30/2016, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Blend category of the market.
Equities are enduring a turbulent spell at the hands of President Trump's tariff talk. Yes, the White House has backed off of trade levies against Canada, Colombia, and Mexico, for now at least.
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Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the ALPS O'Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/30/2016.
What kind of investment ideas are best positioned for a strong 2025? The stock market remains a hot place to invest, with the S&P 500 wrapping up a firey 2024.
O'Shares U.S. Small Cap Quality Dividend ETF holds 110 small caps with dividends, quality, and low-volatility. It is well-diversified across holdings and sectors, with a focus on financials, industrials, and consumer discretionary. It has outperformed the Russell 2000 since June 2020 and shows significantly lower risk metrics.