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The Fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the CRSP US Large Cap Value Index (the Index), a broadly diversified index predominantly made up of value stocks of large U.S. companies. The Fund attempts to replicate the target index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the Index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index.

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Launched on 01/07/2014, the First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (NASDAQ: RDVY) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

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Federal Reserve&#39;s shift to lower interest rates can have wide-reaching effects on stocks and bonds, but quality can be found in utilities, real estate, and consumer staples sectors.

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Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, the Invesco Dividend Achievers ETF (NASDAQ: PFM) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 09/15/2005.

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Launched on 01/07/2014, the First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rdvy#NASDAQ">RDVY</a>) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.
The fund is sponsored by First Trust Advisors. It has amassed assets over $11.71 billion, making it one of the larger ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.
<h2>Why Large Cap Value</h2>
Companies that fall in the large cap category tend to have a market capitalization above $10 billion. They tend to be stable companies with predictable cash flows and are usually less volatile than mid and small cap companies.
Carrying lower than average price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, value stocks also have lower than average sales and earnings growth rates. Looking at their long-term performance, value stocks have outperformed growth stocks in almost all markets. They are however likely to underperform growth stocks in strong bull markets.
<h2>Costs</h2>
Expense ratios are an important factor in the return of an ETF and in the long term, cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts, other things remaining the same.
Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.49%, putting it on par with most peer products in the space.
It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.83%.
<h2>Sector Exposure and Top Holdings</h2>
Even though ETFs offer diversified exposure which minimizes single stock risk, it is still important to look into a fund&#39;s holdings before investing. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.
This ETF has heaviest allocation to the Financials sector--about 42% of the portfolio. Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary round out the top three.
Looking at individual holdings, D.r. Horton, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dhi#NYSE">DHI</a>) accounts for about 2.41% of total assets, followed by Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mli#NYSE">MLI</a>) and Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/afl#NYSE">AFL</a>).
The top 10 holdings account for about 22.38% of total assets under management.
<h2>Performance and Risk</h2>
RDVY seeks to match the performance of the NASDAQ US Rising Dividend Achievers Index before fees and expenses. The NASDAQ US Rising Dividend Achievers Index is designed to provide access to a diversified portfolio of companies with a history of paying dividends.
The ETF has added roughly 12.45% so far this year and was up about 23.75% in the last one year (as of 09/17/2024). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $43.44 and $58.75.
The ETF has a beta of 1.11 and standard deviation of 19.70% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 51 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.
<h2>Alternatives</h2>
First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, RDVY is a great option for investors seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (ARCA:SCHD) and the Vanguard Value ETF (ARCA:VTV) track a similar index. While Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has $60.60 billion in assets, Vanguard Value ETF has $126.51 billion. SCHD has an expense ratio of 0.06% and VTV charges 0.04%.
<h2>Bottom-Line</h2>
Passively managed ETFs are becoming increasingly popular with institutional as well as retail investors due to their low cost, transparency, flexibility and tax efficiency. They are excellent vehicles for long term investors.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2336911/should-first-trust-rising-dividend-achievers-etf-rdvy-be-on-your-investing-radar?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-style_box_etf-2336911">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

As the Federal Reserve transitions from a restrictive monetary policy to a more accommodative stance, investors are questioning how this regime change will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">impact various asset classes. </a>
The central bank&#8217;s shift towards lower interest rates can have far-reaching implications across equities, bonds, and other markets.
Historically, stocks have tended to perform well following the Fed&#8217;s initial rate cuts—but with a crucial caveat: the economy must avoid slipping into a recession. An <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40855247/fed-rate-cuts-and-s-p-500-the-why-matters-most-data-shows">analysis by Goldman Sachs</a> reveals that the S&amp;P 500 has experienced significant declines even after rate cuts if the U.S. economy entered a recession during those periods.
When it comes to bonds, lower interest rates have generally led to a decrease in bond yields, thus driving up bond prices. Unlike equities, this dynamic has historically played out somewhat independently of the economic cycle. However, &#8220;what's past is prologue&#8221; is not always a guarantee in financial markets.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">&#8216;Quality Can Be Found Across Asset Classes&#8217;</h2>
According to Bank of America&#8217;s latest Research Investment Committee (RIC) report, investors can identify quality opportunities across various asset classes, particularly in today&#8217;s shifting market landscape.
BofA analysts suggest that in the U.S. equity space, investors should adopt a defensive stance, focusing on companies with high free cash flow.
Savita Subramanian, head of U.S. equity &amp; quantitative strategy at BofA, notes that S&amp;P 500 valuations indicate low price returns for the next decade, making dividend payouts more crucial for total returns.
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<li>Utilities: Recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40823561/this-under-the-radar-defensive-ai-sector-quietly-outperforms-all-others-despite-rec">upgraded to Overweight by BofA, </a>the utilities sector stands out for its defensive characteristics and competitive yield. Subramanian indicates that growing power demand driven by AI-linked data centers bolsters the outlook for utility companies. ETFs like the First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXU#NYSE">FXU</a>) and the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) are potential plays in this space.</li>
<li>Real Estate: Offering higher quality yield than before, with 70% of the sector rated B+ or better, the real estate sector provides attractive options. BofA notes that the S&amp;P 500 real estate segment has relatively low office exposure, which could mitigate some risks. Recommended ETFs include the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) and iShares Cohen &amp; Steers REIT ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICF#NYSE">ICF</a>).</li>
<li>Consumer Staples: BofA finds the consumer staples sector tactically attractive, especially ETFs like the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>), which has substantial exposure to resilient companies like The Procter &amp; Gamble Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>), Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>). Another sector play here is the iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYK#NYSE">IYK</a>). </li>
<li>Value, Quality, Dividends, and Buybacks: The bank is also bullish on factor-based ETFs, recommending exposure in value, quality, dividend, and buyback amid a strong free cash flow yield and potential for higher payouts than the broader S&amp;P 500 index. ETFs in this category include the Vanguard Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTV#NYSE">VTV</a>), Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COWZ#NYSE">COWZ</a>), Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>), and iShares Core Dividend ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIVB#NYSE">DIVB</a>).</li>
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Outside the U.S., Bank of America is bullish on Japanese equities as effective corporate reforms are expected &#8220;to unleash a mountain of cash.&#8221; The WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXJ#NYSE">DXJ</a>) is a top pick in this market, having gained 125% since 2019. This ETF also offers protection against the yen&#8217;s devaluation. 
In the fixed-income market, BofA suggests exposure to AAA-rated collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) and long-dated Treasury bonds.
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<li>CLOs: BofA recommends the Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JAAA#NYSE">JAAA</a>), viewing these loans as quality yield options that have withstood stress during both the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 pandemic-induced downturn.</li>
<li>Long-Dated Treasuries: Investors looking for duration exposure can consider the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>), which tracks long-dated Treasury bonds with a 17-year duration.</li>
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Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, the Invesco Dividend Achievers ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pfm#NASDAQ">PFM</a>) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 09/15/2005.
The fund is sponsored by Invesco. It has amassed assets over $697.06 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.
<h2>Why Large Cap Value</h2>
Large cap companies usually have a market capitalization above $10 billion. Overall, they are usually a stable option, with less risk and more sure-fire cash flows than mid and small cap companies.
Value stocks have lower than average price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios. They also have lower than average sales and earnings growth rates. While value stocks have outperformed growth stocks in nearly all markets when you consider long-term performance, growth stocks are more likely to outpace value stocks in strong bull markets.
<h2>Costs</h2>
Expense ratios are an important factor in the return of an ETF and in the long term, cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts, other things remaining the same.
Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.53%, making it one of the more expensive products in the space.
It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.65%.
<h2>Sector Exposure and Top Holdings</h2>
It is important to delve into an ETF&#39;s holdings before investing despite the many upsides to these kinds of funds like diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.
This ETF has heaviest allocation to the Information Technology sector--about 21.40% of the portfolio. Financials and Healthcare round out the top three.
Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc&nbsp;accounts for about 4.31% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp and Broadcom Inc.
The top 10 holdings account for about 26.99% of total assets under management.
<h2>Performance and Risk</h2>
PFM seeks to match the performance of the NASDAQ US Broad Dividend Achievers Index before fees and expenses. The NASDAQ US Broad Dividend Achievers Index is designed to identify a diversified group of dividend-paying companies which have increased their annual dividend for 10 or more consecutive fiscal years.
The ETF has gained about 16.28% so far this year and it&#39;s up approximately 23.33% in the last one year (as of 09/16/2024). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $35.25 and $46.01.
The ETF has a beta of 0.83 and standard deviation of 13.92% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 426 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.
<h2>Alternatives</h2>
Invesco Dividend Achievers ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, PFM is a great option for investors seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (ARCA:SCHD) and the Vanguard Value ETF (ARCA:VTV) track a similar index. While Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has $60.01 billion in assets, Vanguard Value ETF has $125.50 billion. SCHD has an expense ratio of 0.06% and VTV charges 0.04%.
<h2>Bottom-Line</h2>
While an excellent vehicle for long term investors, passively managed ETFs are a popular choice among institutional and retail investors due to their low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2336235/should-invesco-dividend-achievers-etf-pfm-be-on-your-investing-radar?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-style_box_etf-2336235">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

The Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company ETF (ARCA:FNDX) made its debut on 08/13/2013, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.
<h2>What Are Smart Beta ETFs?</h2>
Products that are based on market cap weighted indexes, which are strategies designed to reflect a specific market segment or the market as a whole, have traditionally dominated the ETF industry.
Market cap weighted indexes work great for investors who believe in market efficiency. They provide a low-cost, convenient and transparent way of replicating market returns.
There are some investors, though, who think it&#39;s possible to beat the market with great stock selection; this group likely invests in another class of funds known as smart beta, which track non-cap weighted strategies.
By attempting to pick stocks that have a better chance of risk-return performance, non-cap weighted indexes are based on certain fundamental characteristics, or a combination of such.
The smart beta space gives investors many different choices, from equal-weighting, one of the simplest strategies, to more complicated ones like fundamental and volatility/momentum based weighting. However, not all of these methodologies have been able to deliver remarkable returns.
<h2>Fund Sponsor &amp; Index</h2>
The fund is managed by Charles Schwab. FNDX has been able to amass assets over $16.17 billion, making it one of the largest ETFs in the Style Box - Large Cap Value. FNDX, before fees and expenses, seeks to match the performance of the Russell RAFI US Large Co. Index.
The RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity US Large Index measures the performance of large U.S. companies based on their fundamental size and weight.
<h2>Cost &amp; Other Expenses</h2>
Expense ratios are an important factor in the return of an ETF and in the long-term, cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive cousins, other things remaining the same.
Operating expenses on an annual basis are 0.25% for this ETF, which makes it on par with most peer products in the space.
It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.75%.
<h2>Sector Exposure and Top Holdings</h2>
ETFs offer diversified exposure and thus minimize single stock risk, but it is still important to delve into a fund&#39;s holdings before investing. Most ETFs are very transparent products and many disclose their holdings on a daily basis.
FNDX&#39;s heaviest allocation is in the Financials sector, which is about 19.50% of the portfolio. Its Information Technology and Healthcare round out the top three.
Looking at individual holdings, Apple Inc accounts for about 4.40% of total assets, followed by Microsoft Corp&nbsp;and Berkshire Hathaway Inc Class B.
The top 10 holdings account for about 20.23% of total assets under management.
<h2>Performance and Risk</h2>
The ETF has gained about 11.42% and it&#39;s up approximately 20.30% so far this year and in the past one year (as of 09/09/2024), respectively. FNDX has traded between $53.46 and $70.84 during this last 52-week period.
FNDX has a beta of 0.99 and standard deviation of 15.80% for the trailing three-year period, which makes the fund a medium risk choice in the space. With about 738 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.
<h2>Alternatives</h2>
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company ETF is an excellent option for investors seeking to outperform the Style Box - Large Cap Value segment of the market. There are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider as well.
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (ARCA:SCHD) tracks Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index and the Vanguard Value ETF (ARCA:VTV) tracks CRSP U.S. Large Cap Value Index. Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has $58.84 billion in assets, Vanguard Value ETF has $122.62 billion. SCHD has an expense ratio of 0.06% and VTV charges 0.04%.
Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Style Box - Large Cap Value.
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Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market? You should consider the First Trust Value Line Dividend ETF (ARCA:FVD), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 08/19/2003.
The fund is sponsored by First Trust Advisors. It has amassed assets over $9.72 billion, making it one of the larger ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.
<h2>Why Large Cap Value</h2>
Large cap companies typically have a market capitalization above $10 billion. They tend to be stable companies with predictable cash flows and are usually less volatile than mid and small cap companies.
Carrying lower than average price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, value stocks also have lower than average sales and earnings growth rates. When you look at long-term performance, value stocks have outperformed growth stocks in nearly all markets. But in strong bull markets, growth stocks are more likely to be winners.
<h2>Costs</h2>
Expense ratios are an important factor in the return of an ETF and in the long term, cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts, other things remaining the same.
Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.60%, making it one of the most expensive products in the space.
It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 2.12%.
<h2>Sector Exposure and Top Holdings</h2>
Even though ETFs offer diversified exposure that minimizes single stock risk, investors should also look at the actual holdings inside the fund. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.
This ETF has heaviest allocation to the Industrials sector--about 19.50% of the portfolio. Utilities and Consumer Staples round out the top three.
Looking at individual holdings, Kellanova (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/k#NYSE">K</a>) accounts for about 0.62% of total assets, followed by Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/erie#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>) and Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lmt#NYSE">LMT</a>).
The top 10 holdings account for about 5.55% of total assets under management.
<h2>Performance and Risk</h2>
FVD seeks to match the performance of the Value Line Dividend Index before fees and expenses. The Value Line Dividend Index is a modified equal dollar weighted index comprised of U.S. exchange listed securities of companies that pay above-average dividends and have potential for capital appreciation.
The ETF has added about 11.07% so far this year and is up about 16.28% in the last one year (as of 09/04/2024). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $36.09 and $44.80.
The ETF has a beta of 0.79 and standard deviation of 13.51% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 208 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.
<h2>Alternatives</h2>
First Trust Value Line Dividend ETF carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Thus, FVD is a reasonable option for those seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value area of the market. Investors might also want to consider some other ETF options in the space.
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (ARCA:SCHD) and the Vanguard Value ETF (ARCA:VTV) track a similar index. While Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has $59.94 billion in assets, Vanguard Value ETF has $123.92 billion. SCHD has an expense ratio of 0.06% and VTV charges 0.04%.
<h2>Bottom-Line</h2>
An increasingly popular option among retail and institutional investors, passively managed ETFs offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency; they are also excellent vehicles for long term investors.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2331114/should-first-trust-value-line-dividend-etf-fvd-be-on-your-investing-radar?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-style_box_etf-2331114">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) is reportedly considering acquiring two facilities owned by AUO Corp, mirroring Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/08/40437227/taiwan-semiconductor-acquires-tainan-facility-for-531m-plans-major-expansion" rel="noreferrer noopener">recent deal to</a> purchase a plant and equipment from Innolux Corp.
Micron, ranked as the third-largest memory chip manufacturer globally, is expected to buy two AUO plants in Tainan for a purchase price of 10 billion New Taiwan dollars-20 billion New Taiwan dollars ($314.3 million-$628.6 million), the Taipei Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2024/08/27/2003822807" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
AUO is selling the facilities it shuttered in August 2023 to optimize its resources.
Taiwan Semiconductor recently announced its acquisition of a 5.5th-generation plant from Innolux, located in the Southern Taiwan Science Park, for 17.14 billion New Taiwan dollars.
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The deal will significantly enhance Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s advanced 3D chip-on-wafer-on-substrate (CoWoS) packaging capacity.
Micron Technology stock gained 52% in the last 12 months. The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/08/40198085/huawei-and-baidu-increase-samsung-hbm-purchases-as-us-curbs-loom" rel="noreferrer noopener">high-bandwidth memory (HBM)</a> supplier was impacted by the U.S. semiconductor sanctions on China. It will likely <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40227015/nvidia-greenlights-samsungs-fifth-gen-hbm3e-chips-for-ai-processors-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">secure 5% of the</a> market share in 2024, as per&nbsp;TrendForce.
Investors can gain exposure to Micron stock through Vanguard Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTV#NYSE">VTV</a>) and Vanguard Information Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>).
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Will Micron Tech Stock Go Up?</h2>
When trying to assess whether or not Micron Technology will trade higher from current levels, it's a good idea to take a look at analyst forecasts. 
Wall Street analysts have an average 12-month price target of $168.56 on Micron Technology. The Street high target is currently at $225.0 and the Street low target is $138.0. Of all the analysts covering Micron Technology, 26 have positive ratings, one has neutral ratings and no one has negative ratings.
In the last month, 3 analysts have adjusted price targets. Here's a look at recent price target changes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MU/analyst-ratings">[Analyst Ratings]</a>. Benzinga also tracks Wall Street's most accurate analysts. Check out how analysts covering Micron Technology have performed in recent history. 
Stocks don't move in a straight line. The average stock market return is approximately 10% per year. Micron Technology is 17.91% up year-to-date. The average analyst price target suggests the stock could have further upside ahead.
For a broad overview of everything you need to know about Micron Technology, visit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MU">here</a>. If you want to go above and beyond, there's no better tool to help you do just that than <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. Start your free trial today.
Price Action: MU stock traded lower by 1.41% at $97.52 at last check Tuesday.
Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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Micron Tech Eyes AUO Plant Acquisition as Taiwan Semi Expands Chip Packaging Tech

Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari maintained a Sell rating on Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INTC/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a price target of $22.</a>
While Hari considered the latest <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/40073980/intel-plans-job-cuts-to-fund-turnaround-efforts-bloomberg" rel="noreferrer noopener">cost reduction initiative</a> of ~$10 billion necessary for Intel to ultimately challenge its foundry and fabless peers from a margin and return perspective, the analyst does not consider it sufficient for a sustained recovery in the company&#8217;s competitive position.
Hari continues to be cautious about the name. He awaits signs of wallet share stabilization in Data Center computing and material progress in the company&#8217;s external Foundry strategy before potentially becoming more constructive about the stock.
Intel&#8217;s notebook CPU revenue increased 15% year-on-year to $4.5 billion due to improved inventory levels at Intel&#8217;s customers and ASPs driven by the ramp of Intel 4-based products. Given muted end consumption and signs of some OEMs digesting component inventory in the near term, Hari expects notebook CPU unit growth on a YoY basis to decelerate in the third quarter.
Desktop CPU revenue increased 7% year over year to $2.5 billion, driven primarily by an increase in volume. Hari expects desktop CPU unit growth to decelerate in the third quarter due to soft near-term demand trends.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hari estimated that Intel&#8217;s second-quarter server CPU revenue decreased 4% year over year. The company reported a 23% increase in ASPs. Following results announcements from both Intel and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Hari noted AMD gained a share in the Server CPU market in the second quarter.
Hari projected fiscal 2024 revenue and EPS of $52.87 billion and $(0.50), respectively.
Investors can gain exposure to Intel through Vanguard Information Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>) and Vanguard Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTV#NYSE">VTV</a>)
Price Action: INTC shares traded lower by 6.08% at $20.18 at last check Monday.
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Intel's $10B Cost Cut Seen as Necessary but Not Enough for Competitive Edge: Analyst

Rosenblatt analyst Hans Mosesmann maintained a Sell rating on Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INTC/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target of $17</a>.
Mosesmann expects Intel to deliver inline fiscal 2024 second-quarter earnings based on flat to up sales growth, stabilizing PC dynamics, and a bottoming in the Altera, Mobileye, and NEX segments.
The analyst expects the management to issue a modest growth guidance for the third quarter, likely below his mid-to-high single-digit expectation of weaker server Sierra Forrest and Granite Rapids ramps as Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) continues to gain share on EPYC4 and newer EPYC5 road maps.
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Mosesmann projected a second-quarter revenue of $13 billion, which aligns with the consensus. Guidance for the quarter is for $12.5 billion &#8211; $13.5 billion. The analyst and consensus expect an adjusted gross margin of 43.5% and 42.7%, respectively. Guidance for the June quarter was for 43.5%.
Mosesmann expects an adjusted EPS of $0.10, which aligns with guidance and consensus.
For the September quarter, Mosesmann projected revenue of $14 billion vs. the consensus of $14.4 billion. The analyst&#8217;s estimate for adjusted gross margin is 44.8%, slightly lower than the consensus estimate of 46.2%. Mosesmann&#8217;s adjusted EPS is $0.14, below the consensus of $0.32.
For fiscal 2024, the analyst projected revenue of $54.7 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.64, below the consensus of $56 billion and $1.11.
For fiscal 2025, Mosesmann projected revenue of $61 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.20, below the consensus of $62.8 billion billion and $1.92.
For fiscal 2026, the analyst projected revenue of $61 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.05.
Intel stock lost over 13% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock through Vanguard Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTV#NYSE">VTV</a>) and Vanguard Information Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>).
Price Action: INTC shares traded lower by 1.28% at $30.95 at last check Monday.
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Intel Analyst Flags AMD Competition as Key Challenge, Predicts Modest Growth For Q2

The investing portfolios of former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Kamala Harris may differ, with a preference of individual stocks versus <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">exchange traded funds.</a>
What Happened: With President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 election, Harris is the favorite to secure the Democratic Party nomination and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/07/39892716/nancy-pelosi-endorses-kamala-harris-for-president-full-confidence-that-she-will-lead-us-to-victo">has received endorsements</a> from many people, including Pelosi.
While they are both Democrats and key political figures, Harris and Pelosi differ when it comes to investing.
Pelosi and her venture capitalist husband Paul Pelosi prefer to buy individual stocks and options, often in the technology sector. Compare that to the investment style of Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff, who have their money parked in mutual funds and ETFs.
Benzinga recently polled readers to see which investment style could be better.
"Kamala Harris' investments include mutual funds and S&amp;P 500 holdings, while Nancy Pelosi and her husband have purchased stocks like Nvidia, Apple and Tesla. Who do you think is a better investor?" Benzinga asked.
The results were:
<ul>
<li>Kamala Harris: 34%</li>
<li>Nancy Pelosi: 66%</li>
</ul>
The<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/nancy-pelosi"> Benzinga Government trades page</a> for Pelosi shows recent purchases of NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) and Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>).
According to a report from <a href="https://www.barrons.com/amp/articles/kamala-harris-wealth-investments-12983bda">Barrons</a>, Harris and Emhoff have between $2.9 million and $6.6 million in investments and cash based on financial disclosures. Among the investments include Harris having between $250,000 and $500,000 in a Target Date 2030 fund and between $100,000 and $250,000 in an S&amp;P fund and large-cap growth fund.
Emhoff has investments in several ETFs, including the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEFA#BATS">IEFA</a>).
A Quiver Quant <a href="https://www.quiverquant.com/news/Kamala%20Harris%20Net%20Worth">report </a>shows the Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VUG#NYSE">VUG</a>) and the Vanguard Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTV#NYSE">VTV</a>) as two of the largest holdings by the vice president and first gentleman. The Vanguard Growth ETF is heavily weighting in technology stocks, making up 60% of the ETF. 
One thing the two political figures have in common with their investments is a preference to large cap stocks and not having large weightings of small cap stocks in their portfolios.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/exclusives/24/07/39848818/exclusive-is-small-cap-rally-scaring-away-investors-only-1-of-benzinga-readers-polled-are-buying-few">EXCLUSIVE: Is Small Cap Rally Scaring Away Investors? Only 1% Of Benzinga Readers Polled Are Buying Fewer Stocks, Here&#8217;s How Many Are Buying More</a>
Why It's Important: The net worth of Harris and Emhoff pales in comparison to her 2024 election opponent Donald Trump, who is a billionaire thanks to his investments and large stake in Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>).
"Does the difference in wealth between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump make her a more or less appealing candidate?" Benzinga asked.
The results were:
<ul>
<li>More appealing: 32%</li>
<li>Less appealing: 4%</li>
<li>Makes no difference to me: 64%</li>
</ul>
The poll found that potential voters don't care too much that Trump is worth significantly more than Harris. A larger amount of respondents said Harris is more appealing than less appealing based on her lower wealth amount.
Benzinga also asked if people were surprised by the $2.9 million to $6.6 million figure that is being reported for Harris and her husband's wealth.
The results were:
<ul>
<li>More than I expected: 29%</li>
<li>Less than I expected: 34%</li>
<li>About what I expected: 37%</li>
</ul>
The poll results were close, with the majority of respondents indicating that Harris&#8217;s wealth was in line with their expectations. Additionally, about one-third of the respondents felt that the amount was less than they anticipated.
Disclosures of investments for political figures has been a hot topic in recent years, with calls to ban members of Congress from trading stocks and options. The significant allocation to ETFs and mutual funds indicates that Harris has not been actively buying and trading individual stocks like some members of Congress and their spouses.
Harris and Pelosi may have investment commonalities of preference for technology and large-cap stocks, while both also mostly avoid small-cap stocks.
Interested in learning more about small-cap stocks and ETFs? Then you don&#8217;t want to miss Benzinga Small Cap Conference, Oct. 10 in Chicago.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/small-cap/global-small-cap-conference-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here</a>&nbsp;for more information.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/07/39716688/apple-microsoft-meta-google-which-would-you-buy-at-all-time-high-investor-poll-reveals">Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Google: Which Would You Buy At All-Time High? Investor Poll Reveals Split Opinions</a></li>
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The study was conducted by Benzinga in July 2024 and included the responses of a diverse population of adults 18 or older. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary, with no incentives offered to potential respondents. The study reflects results from 172 adults.
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Goldman Sachs analyst James Schneider reiterated a Buy rating on AT&amp;T Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) with a price target of $22.
AT&amp;T reported fiscal 2024 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39929205/at-t-q2-earnings-strong-wireless-net-adds-higher-free-cash-flow-stable-annual-outlook" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">second-quarter revenue</a> of $29.8 billion — just below Goldman Sachs&#8217;s and the Stret&#8217;s estimate of $30 billion. 
<ul>
<li>Adjusted EBITDA of $11.34 billion was in line with Goldman Sachs&#8217;s estimate of $11.37 billion and the Street&#8217;s estimate of $11.31 billion.  </li>
<li>Free cash flow of $4.6 billion was above Goldman Sachs&#8217;s estimate at $4.3 billion and the Street at $4.3 billion on lower capital investment. </li>
<li>Wireless service revenue of $16.3 billion was in line with Goldman Sachs&#8217;s estimate at $16.2 billion, and the Street at $16.2 billion.</li>
<li>Postpaid phone net adds came in at over 419,000, which was well ahead of Goldman Sachs at more than 275,000 and the Street at more than 266,000. </li>
<li>Wireless EBITDA of $9.20 billion was in line with Goldman Sachs&#8217;s estimate at $9.29 billion and the Street at $9.18 billion.</li>
<li>Fiber net additions of 239,000-plus were below Goldman Sachs&#8217;s at +260k and the Street&#8217;s at more than 255,000.</li>
<li>Wireless service revenue growth stands at +3% versus Goldman Sachs&#8217;s estimate of +3.2% and the Street at +3.1%.</li>
<li>Adjusted EPS remains at $2.15-$2.25 versus Goldman Sachs&#8217;s estimate at $2.24 and the Street at $2.20.</li>
</ul>
Schneider expects the stock to trade modestly higher following results given more robust phone net additions, in light of lowered expectations following a Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39883078/verizon-q2-earnings-wireless-revenue-and-broadband-subs-gain-traction-sales-fall-short-of-expectati" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">report</a>. 
Price Action: AT&amp;T stock gained 27% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock through Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VYM#NYSE">VYM</a>) and Vanguard Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTV#NYSE">VTV</a>). T shares traded higher by 4.26% at $18.98 at the last check on Wednesday.
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AT&T Expected to Rise on Strong Phone Net Additions and Robust Guidance: Analyst

According to a federal lawsuit, Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) is accused of infringing on 11 patents owned by Chinese chipmaker Yangtze Memory Tech. Co. Ltd. (YMTC).
YMTC claims the key Biden&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/05/38650086/intel-micron-among-winners-in-bidens-280b-chips-act-for-semiconductor-advancement" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chips Act beneficiary</a> used its patented inventions without authorization after YMTC surpassed Micron in the flash memory market in 2023, Bloomberg Law <a target="_blank" href="https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/micron-infringed-11-ymtc-semiconductor-tech-patents-suit-says" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39748984/taiwans-president-expresses-gratitude-to-micron-ceo-for-ongoing-investment" rel="noreferrer noopener">Taiwan&#8217;s President Expresses Gratitude To Micron CEO For Ongoing Investment</a>
The complaint was filed on July 12 in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, just one day after a Texas judge upheld a $445 million jury verdict against Micron for infringing Netlist Inc.&#8217;s semiconductor patents.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/03/37947552/microns-strategic-moves-in-china-ceo-mehrotras-talks-and-expansion-plans-amid-shift-from-us-tech" rel="noreferrer noopener">Earlier in 2024</a>, Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra met with China&#8217;s Minister of Commerce to discuss deepening Micron&#8217;s operations and new investments in China. Mehrotra outlined Micron&#8217;s business plans and committed to complying with Chinese regulations, indicating a strong focus on expanding in the Chinese market.
Recently, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/07/39753049/micron-technology-analysts-remain-bullish-after-management-meetings-ai-could-become" rel="noreferrer noopener">analysts flagged</a> Micron&#8217;s optimistic outlook on pricing and the shift towards AI computing and enterprise storage products. The company aims to increase its share of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) to 20% to 25% by 2025, targeting a market exceeding $20 billion.
Investors can gain exposure to Micron through VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and Vanguard Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTV#NYSE">VTV</a>).
Price Action: MU shares traded lower by 2.09% at $128.13 at the last check on Tuesday.
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Launched on 05/22/2000, the iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (ARCA:IWD) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.
The fund is sponsored by Blackrock. It has amassed assets over $55.66 billion, making it the largest ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.
Why Large Cap Value
Companies that fall in the large cap category tend to have a market capitalization above $10 billion. Considered a more stable option, large cap companies boast more predictable cash flows and are less volatile than their mid and small cap counterparts.
Carrying lower than average price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, value stocks also have lower than average sales and earnings growth rates. Looking at their long-term performance, value stocks have outperformed growth stocks in almost all markets. They are however likely to underperform growth stocks in strong bull markets.
Costs
Investors should also pay attention to an ETF&#39;s expense ratio. Lower cost products will produce better results than those with a higher cost, assuming all other metrics remain the same.
Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.19%, making it one of the cheaper products in the space.
It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.96%.
Sector Exposure and Top Holdings
Even though ETFs offer diversified exposure which minimizes single stock risk, it is still important to look into a fund&#39;s holdings before investing. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.
This ETF has heaviest allocation to the Financials sector--about 23% of the portfolio. Industrials and Healthcare round out the top three.
Looking at individual holdings, Berkshire Hathaway Inc Class B&nbsp;accounts for about 3.54% of total assets, followed by JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co&nbsp;and Exxon Mobil Corp&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/xom#NYSE">XOM</a>).
The top 10 holdings account for about 17.89% of total assets under management.
Performance and Risk
IWD seeks to match the performance of the Russell 1000 Value Index before fees and expenses. The Russell 1000 Value Index measures the performance of the large-capitalization value sector of the U.S. equity market.
The ETF has added about 6.18% so far this year and is up about 13.62% in the last one year (as of 07/09/2024). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $143.69 and $179.11.
The ETF has a beta of 0.95 and standard deviation of 15.18% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 851 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.
Alternatives
IShares Russell 1000 Value ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, IWD is a great option for investors seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (ARCA:SCHD) and the Vanguard Value ETF (ARCA:VTV) track a similar index. While Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has $54.39 billion in assets, Vanguard Value ETF has $115.94 billion. SCHD has an expense ratio of 0.06% and VTV charges 0.04%.
Bottom-Line
Passively managed ETFs are becoming increasingly popular with institutional as well as retail investors due to their low cost, transparency, flexibility and tax efficiency. They are excellent vehicles for long term investors.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2298260/should-ishares-russell-1000-value-etf-iwd-be-on-your-investing-radar?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-style_box_etf-2298260">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

Should iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF Be on Your Investing Radar?

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on growth equities &#8211; characterized by robust revenue growth, high valuations, and strong potential for innovation – experienced elevated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">inflows in June.</a>
This surge in interest towards growth-linked funds coincided with a significant outperformance of growth over value stocks, reflecting increased investor confidence in the tech sector and disruptive innovations like artificial intelligence.
The eight largest growth-linked ETFs by assets under management (AUM) collectively experienced a substantial $12.2 billion in inflows from the beginning of the month through June 24.
Leading the pack, the Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VUG#NYSE">VUG</a>) saw the highest monthly inflows among its peers, attracting an impressive $5.68 billion. This remarkable figure is set to mark the Vanguard Growth ETF&#8217;s record monthly inflows, ranking second in June only to the nearly $10 billion attracted by the broader iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>). 
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<td>Vanguard Growth ETF </td>
<td>$139.84B</td>
<td>$5.68B</td>
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<td>IShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWF#NYSE">IWF</a>)</td>
<td>$97.00B</td>
<td>$0.03B</td>
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<td>IShares S&amp;P 500 Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVW#NYSE">IVW</a>)</td>
<td>$52.96B</td>
<td>$4.01B</td>
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<td>Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHG#NYSE">SCHG</a>)</td>
<td>$30.62B</td>
<td>$0.44B</td>
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<td>SPDR Portfolio S&amp;P 500 Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPYG#NYSE">SPYG</a>)</td>
<td>$29.40B</td>
<td>$0.47B</td>
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<td>Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGK#NYSE">MGK</a>)</td>
<td>$22.39B</td>
<td>$1.08B</td>
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<td>Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VONG#NYSE">VONG</a>)</td>
<td>$20.81B</td>
<td>$0.08B</td>
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<td>IShares Core S&amp;P U.S. Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IUSG#NYSE">IUSG</a>)</td>
<td>$18.94B</td>
<td>$0.15B</td>
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<td>Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VBK#NYSE">VBK</a>)</td>
<td>$17.25B</td>
<td>$0.26B</td>
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<td>Total</td>
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<td>$12.2B</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Growth Stocks Surge To Record Highs Against Value</h3>
The Vanguard Growth ETF&#8217;s relative performance against its counterpart, the Vanguard Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTV#NYSE">VTV</a>), set new record highs in June, surpassing the previous peaks achieved in November 2021, as illustrated in the chart below, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register0524b?utm_source=BZprocontent062524&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">sourced from Benzinga Pro.</a>
The primary drivers of the growth style&#8217;s outperformance in June were tech giants Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), which saw robust rallies of 15% and 8.8%, respectively. 
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Tech, AI Drive $12.2B Inflows Into Growth ETFs, Marking Record Outperformance Over Value

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, the iShares Select Dividend ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dvy#NASDAQ">DVY</a>) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 11/03/2003.
The fund is sponsored by Blackrock (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/blk#NYSE">BLK</a>). It has amassed assets over $17.87 billion, making it one of the largest ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.
Why Large Cap Value
Companies that find themselves in the large cap category typically have a market capitalization above $10 billion. Overall, they are usually a stable option, with less risk and more sure-fire cash flows than mid and small cap companies.
Value stocks are known for their lower than average price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, but investors should also note their lower than average sales and earnings growth rates. When you look at long-term performance, value stocks have outperformed growth stocks in nearly all markets. But in strong bull markets, growth stocks are more likely to be winners.
Costs
Investors should also pay attention to an ETF&#39;s expense ratio. Lower cost products will produce better results than those with a higher cost, assuming all other metrics remain the same.
Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.38%, putting it on par with most peer products in the space.
It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 3.84%.
Sector Exposure and Top Holdings
Even though ETFs offer diversified exposure which minimizes single stock risk, it is still important to look into a fund&#39;s holdings before investing. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.
This ETF has heaviest allocation to the Utilities sector--about 28.50% of the portfolio. Financials and Consumer Staples round out the top three.
Looking at individual holdings, Altria Group Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mo#NYSE">MO</a>) accounts for about 2.94% of total assets, followed by AT&amp;T Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/t#NYSE">T</a>) and Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vz#NYSE">VZ</a>).
The top 10 holdings account for about 18.21% of total assets under management.
Performance and Risk
DVY seeks to match the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index before fees and expenses. The Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index measures the performance of a selected group of equity securities issued by companies that have provided relatively high dividend yields on a consistent basis over time.
The ETF has added roughly 3.56% so far this year and was up about 8.57% in the last one year (as of 06/18/2024). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $102.97 and $125.75.
The ETF has a beta of 0.88 and standard deviation of 15.82% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 107 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.
Alternatives
IShares Select Dividend ETF carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Thus, DVY is a reasonable option for those seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value area of the market. Investors might also want to consider some other ETF options in the space.
The iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (ARCA:IWD) and the Vanguard Value ETF (ARCA:VTV) track a similar index. While iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF has $54.76 billion in assets, Vanguard Value ETF has $116.20 billion. IWD has an expense ratio of 0.19% and VTV charges 0.04%.
Bottom-Line
Passively managed ETFs are becoming increasingly popular with institutional as well as retail investors due to their low cost, transparency, flexibility and tax efficiency. They are excellent vehicles for long term investors.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2289562/should-ishares-select-dividend-etf-dvy-be-on-your-investing-radar?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-style_box_etf-2289562">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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Should iShares Select Dividend ETF Be on Your Investing Radar?

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the Invesco FTSE RAFI US 1000 ETF (ARCA:PRF) debuted on 12/19/2005, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.
What Are Smart Beta ETFs?
The ETF industry has traditionally been dominated by products based on market capitalization weighted indexes that are designed to represent the market or a particular segment of the market.
Market cap weighted indexes offer a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way of replicating market returns, and are a good option for investors who believe in market efficiency.
But, there are some investors who would rather invest in smart beta funds; these funds track non-cap weighted strategies, and are a strong option for those who prefer choosing great stocks in order to beat the market.
These indexes attempt to select stocks that have better chances of risk-return performance, based on certain fundamental characteristics or a combination of such characteristics.
Even though this space provides many choices to investors--think one of the simplest methodologies like equal-weighting and more complicated ones like fundamental and volatility/momentum based weighting--not all have been able to deliver first-rate results.
Fund Sponsor &amp; Index
The fund is managed by Invesco, and has been able to amass over $6.81 billion, which makes it one of the larger ETFs in the Style Box - Large Cap Value. Before fees and expenses, PRF seeks to match the performance of the FTSE RAFI US 1000 Index.
The FTSE RAFI US 1000 Index is designed to track the performance of the largest U.S. equities, selected based on the following four fundamental measures of firm size: book value, income, sales and dividends. U.S. equities are then weighted by each of these four fundamental measures.An overall weight is calculated for each firm by equally-weighting each fundamental measure.
Cost &amp; Other Expenses
Investors should also pay attention to an ETF&#39;s expense ratio. Lower cost products will produce better results than those with a higher cost, assuming all other metrics remain the same.
Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.39%, making it on par with most peer products in the space.
It&#39;s 12-month trailing dividend yield comes in at 1.69%.
Sector Exposure and Top Holdings
Even though ETFs offer diversified exposure which minimizes single stock risk, it is still important to look into a fund&#39;s holdings before investing. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.
For PRF, it has heaviest allocation in the Financials sector --about 20.20% of the portfolio --while Information Technology and Healthcare round out the top three.
Looking at individual holdings, Berkshire Hathaway Inc accounts for about 2.30% of total assets, followed by Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/xom#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
Its top 10 holdings account for approximately 16.93% of PRF&#39;s total assets under management.
Performance and Risk
So far this year, PRF has gained about 8.19%, and is up about 19.89% in the last one year (as of 06/13/2024). During this past 52-week period, the fund has traded between $30.37 and $38.58.
The ETF has a beta of 0.99 and standard deviation of 15.74% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 1014 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.
Alternatives
Invesco FTSE RAFI US 1000 ETF is a reasonable option for investors seeking to outperform the Style Box - Large Cap Value segment of the market. However, there are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider.
IShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (ARCA:IWD) tracks Russell 1000 Value Index and the Vanguard Value ETF (ARCA:VTV) tracks CRSP U.S. Large Cap Value Index. IShares Russell 1000 Value ETF has $54.84 billion in assets, Vanguard Value ETF has $115.35 billion. IWD has an expense ratio of 0.19% and VTV charges 0.04%.
Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Style Box - Large Cap Value.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2287628/is-invesco-ftse-rafi-us-1000-etf-prf-a-strong-etf-right-now?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-smart_beta_etf-2287628">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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Is Invesco FTSE RAFI US 1000 ETF a Strong ETF Right Now?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market, the Invesco S&amp;P 500 Pure Value ETF (ARCA:RPV) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 03/01/2006.
What Are Smart Beta ETFs?
For a long time now, the ETF industry has been flooded with products based on market capitalization weighted indexes, which are designed to represent the broader market or a particular market segment.
Market cap weighted indexes work great for investors who believe in market efficiency. They provide a low-cost, convenient and transparent way of replicating market returns.
There are some investors, though, who think it&#39;s possible to beat the market with great stock selection; this group likely invests in another class of funds known as smart beta, which track non-cap weighted strategies.
Non-cap weighted indexes try to choose stocks that have a better chance of risk-return performance, which is based on specific fundamental characteristics, or a mix of other such characteristics.
Even though this space provides many choices to investors--think one of the simplest methodologies like equal-weighting and more complicated ones like fundamental and volatility/momentum based weighting--not all have been able to deliver first-rate results.
Fund Sponsor &amp; Index
The fund is managed by Invesco. RPV has been able to amass assets over $2.01 billion, making it one of the average sized ETFs in the Style Box - Large Cap Value. This particular fund seeks to match the performance of the S&amp;P 500 Pure Value Index before fees and expenses.
The S&amp;P 500 Pure Value Index measures the performance of securities that exhibit strong value characteristics in the S&amp;P 500 Index.
Cost &amp; Other Expenses
Cost is an important factor in selecting the right ETF, and cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive cousins if all other fundamentals are the same.
With on par with most peer products in the space, this ETF has annual operating expenses of 0.35%.
It&#39;s 12-month trailing dividend yield comes in at 2.35%.
Sector Exposure and Top Holdings
Most ETFs are very transparent products, and disclose their holdings on a daily basis. ETFs also offer diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk, though it&#39;s still important for investors to research a fund&#39;s holdings.
RPV&#39;s heaviest allocation is in the Financials sector, which is about 30.60% of the portfolio. Its Healthcare and Consumer Discretionary round out the top three.
When you look at individual holdings, General Motors Co (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gm#NYSE">GM</a>) accounts for about 4.02% of the fund&#39;s total assets, followed by Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK/B) and Ford Motor Co (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/f#NYSE">F</a>).
The top 10 holdings account for about 25.57% of total assets under management.
Performance and Risk
The ETF has gained about 3.79% so far this year and is up roughly 15.51% in the last one year (as of 06/07/2024). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $67.85 and $88.44.
The fund has a beta of 1.17 and standard deviation of 19.08% for the trailing three-year period, which makes RPV a medium risk choice in this particular space. With about 98 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.
Alternatives
Invesco S&amp;P 500 Pure Value ETF is an excellent option for investors seeking to outperform the Style Box - Large Cap Value segment of the market. There are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider as well.
IShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (ARCA:IWD) tracks Russell 1000 Value Index and the Vanguard Value ETF (ARCA:VTV) tracks CRSP U.S. Large Cap Value Index. IShares Russell 1000 Value ETF has $55.21 billion in assets, Vanguard Value ETF has $115.63 billion. IWD has an expense ratio of 0.19% and VTV charges 0.04%.
Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Style Box - Large Cap Value.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2285091/is-invesco-s-p-500-pure-value-etf-rpv-a-strong-etf-right-now?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-smart_beta_etf-2285091">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

Is Invesco S&P 500 Pure Value ETF a Strong ETF Right Now?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, the ALPS (BATS: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ousa#BATS">OUSA</a>) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 07/14/2015.
The fund is sponsored by Alps. It has amassed assets over $755.51 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.
Why Large Cap Value
Companies that fall in the large cap category tend to have a market capitalization above $10 billion. Overall, they are usually a stable option, with less risk and more sure-fire cash flows than mid and small cap companies.
While value stocks have lower than average price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, they also have lower than average sales and earnings growth rates. Considering long-term performance, value stocks have outperformed growth stocks in almost all markets; however, they are more likely to underperform growth stocks in strong bull markets.
Costs
Expense ratios are an important factor in the return of an ETF and in the long term, cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts, other things remaining the same.
Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.48%, putting it on par with most peer products in the space.
It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.68%.
Sector Exposure and Top Holdings
Even though ETFs offer diversified exposure that minimizes single stock risk, investors should also look at the actual holdings inside the fund. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.
This ETF has heaviest allocation to the Information Technology sector--about 23.60% of the portfolio. Healthcare and Financials round out the top three.
Looking at individual holdings, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) accounts for about 5.55% of total assets, followed by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and JPmorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jpm#NYSE">JPM</a>).
The top 10 holdings account for about 40.55% of total assets under management.
Performance and Risk
OUSA seeks to match the performance of the FTSE US Qual / Vol / Yield Factor 5% Capped Index before fees and expenses. The OShares U.S. Quality Dividend Index measures the performance of publicly-listed large-capitalization and mid-capitalization dividend-paying issuers in the United States.
The ETF has added roughly 7.72% so far this year and it&#39;s up approximately 18.70% in the last one year (as of 05/20/2024). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $40.56 and $49.41.
The ETF has a beta of 0.88 and standard deviation of 13.78% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 101 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.
Alternatives
ALPS holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, OUSA is an outstanding option for investors seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.
The iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (ARCA:IWD) and the Vanguard Value ETF (ARCA:VTV) track a similar index. While iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF has $56.44 billion in assets, Vanguard Value ETF has $117.23 billion. IWD has an expense ratio of 0.19% and VTV charges 0.04%.
Bottom-Line
While an excellent vehicle for long term investors, passively managed ETFs are a popular choice among institutional and retail investors due to their low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2275803/should-alps-ousa-be-on-your-investing-radar?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-style_box_etf-2275803">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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Should ALPS Be on Your Investing Radar?

The WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend ETF (ARCA:DLN) was launched on 06/16/2006, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.
What Are Smart Beta ETFs?
The ETF industry has long been dominated by products based on market cap weighted indexes, a strategy created to reflect the market or a particular market segment.
A good option for investors who believe in market efficiency, market cap weighted indexes offer a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way of replicating market returns.
However, some investors believe in the possibility of beating the market through exceptional stock selection, and choose a different type of fund that tracks non-cap weighted strategies: smart beta.
These indexes attempt to select stocks that have better chances of risk-return performance, based on certain fundamental characteristics or a combination of such characteristics.
This area offers many different investment choices, such as simplest equal-weighting, fundamental weighting and volatility/momentum based weighting methodologies; however, not all of these strategies can deliver superior results.
Fund Sponsor &amp; Index
Managed by Wisdomtree, DLN has amassed assets over $4.01 billion, making it one of the larger ETFs in the Style Box - Large Cap Value. This particular fund, before fees and expenses, seeks to match the performance of the WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Index.
The WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Index is a fundamentally weighted index that measures the performance of the large-capitalization segment of the U.S. dividend-paying market.
Cost &amp; Other Expenses
Investors should also pay attention to an ETF&#39;s expense ratio. Lower cost products will produce better results than those with a higher cost, assuming all other metrics remain the same.
Annual operating expenses for DLN are 0.28%, which makes it on par with most peer products in the space.
It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 2.21%.
Sector Exposure and Top Holdings
It is important to delve into an ETF&#39;s holdings before investing despite the many upsides to these kinds of funds like diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.
DLN&#39;s heaviest allocation is in the Information Technology sector, which is about 20.50% of the portfolio. Its Financials and Healthcare round out the top three.
When you look at individual holdings, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) accounts for about 3.74% of the fund&#39;s total assets, followed by JPmorgan Chase &amp; Co (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jpm#NYSE">JPM</a>) and Apple Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
DLN&#39;s top 10 holdings account for about 26.98% of its total assets under management.
Performance and Risk
Year-to-date, the WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend ETF has added roughly 9.88% so far, and it&#39;s up approximately 21.03% over the last 12 months (as of 05/20/2024). DLN has traded between $58.89 and $72.50 in this past 52-week period.
The ETF has a beta of 0.88 and standard deviation of 13.82% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 303 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.
Alternatives
WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend ETF is a reasonable option for investors seeking to outperform the Style Box - Large Cap Value segment of the market. However, there are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider.
IShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (ARCA:IWD) tracks Russell 1000 Value Index and the Vanguard Value ETF (ARCA:VTV) tracks CRSP U.S. Large Cap Value Index. IShares Russell 1000 Value ETF has $56.44 billion in assets, Vanguard Value ETF has $117.23 billion. IWD has an expense ratio of 0.19% and VTV charges 0.04%.
Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Style Box - Large Cap Value.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2275798/is-wisdomtree-u-s-largecap-dividend-etf-dln-a-strong-etf-right-now?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-smart_beta_etf-2275798">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

Is WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend ETF a Strong ETF Right Now?

Vanguard has become a towering figure <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">in the world of exchange-traded funds (ETFs)</a>. 
As investors increasingly turn to ETFs for their diversification, lower costs, and liquidity, understanding the offerings and strategies of major players like Vanguard is essential. 
Yet, amidst this expansive array of financial instruments, one notable absence in Vanguard&#8217;s portfolio raises eyebrows: the lack of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/bitcoin-etf">Bitcoin ETF. </a>
Here, we delve into the five critical factors about Vanguard ETFs, also explaining why a Bitcoin ETF is deliberately missing from their portfolio lineup.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Vanguard&#8217;s Status In The ETF Arena</h3>
Vanguard ranks as the second-largest ETF issuer globally, overseeing a diverse portfolio of over a hundred ETFs and boasting an impressive $2.5 trillion in assets under management (AUM), just shy of BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), which leads with $2.7 trillion AUM.
The Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>), with $426 billion in AUM as of Mar. 14, 2024, is not only Vanguard&#8217;s flagship fund but also the world&#8217;s second-largest ETF, trailing slightly behind the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) at $503 billion. 
Top 7 Vanguard&#8217;s ETFs By AUM
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<td>Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF </td>
<td>426.87 </td>
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<td>Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF </td>
<td>385.48 </td>
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<td>Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEA#NYSE">VEA</a>)</td>
<td>130.07 </td>
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<td>Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VUG#NYSE">VUG</a>)</td>
<td>119.81 </td>
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<td>Vanguard Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTV#NYSE">VTV</a>)</td>
<td>115.14</td>
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<td>Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BND#NYSE">BND</a>)</td>
<td>105.94</td>
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<td>Vanguard Div Appreciation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIG#NYSE">VIG</a>) </td>
<td>77.92</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Champion of Low Fees</h3>
In the competitive ETF marketplace, cost efficiency is a significant battleground. Vanguard emerges as a victor here, offering the lowest average expense fees among its funds—an AUM-weighted average expense ratio of a mere 0.05%, according to data from VettaFi. 
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<td>Issuers</td>
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<td>Avg. Expense Ratio (%)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vanguard</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0.05%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BNY Mellon</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0.05%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Schwab</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>0.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bondbloxx Investment Management Corp.</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>0.10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GAMCO Investors, Inc.</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>0.11%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Humankind USA LLC</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>0.11%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>State Street</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>0.12%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deutsche Bank AG</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>0.13%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>0.15%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Data: VettaFi</figcaption></figure>
The cheapest ETFs issued by Vanguard are the Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF, Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTI#NYSE">VTI</a>), and the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF, all screening an expense ratio of just 0.03%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Leading The 2024 Inflow Race</h3>
In 2024, Vanguard outshines its competitors in attracting investment flows. The issuer has seen a staggering $75 billion in inflows over the past three months, eclipsing BlackRock&#8217;s $55.7 billion, thereby securing its position as the top performer in fund flows thus far this year.
The Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF has attracted $21 billion over the past three months, topping the ranking among its peers. 
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Issuers</td>
<td>Fund Flow Rank</td>
<td>3-Month Fund Flow ($MM)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vanguard</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>$70,097.57</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BlackRock, Inc.</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>$55,791.59</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Invesco</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>$20,380.07</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>State Street</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>$16,097.65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dimensional</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>$9,362.99</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPMorgan Chase</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>$9,263.38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fidelity</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>$9,240.89</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Data: VettaFi</figcaption></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">A Conservative Product Range</h3>
Unlike some of its peers, Vanguard has opted for a more conservative route in its ETF offerings. The company does not offer leveraged ETFs, sticking strictly to equity and fixed-income products. 
This strategic choice highlights Vanguard&#8217;s focus on traditional investment vehicles over speculative or alternative assets. Vanguard&#8217;s portfolio notably lacks any commodities, currency, or Bitcoin-related ETFs.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Absence of Bitcoin and Crypto ETFs</h3>
This absence isn&#8217;t due to oversight but a deliberate decision. Vanguard has explicitly stated it has no plans to introduce a Bitcoin ETF or any other crypto-related products, distinguishing itself from other major ETF issuers — such as BlackRock, VanEck, Franklin Templeton, WisdomTree, Invesco, Fidelity, Global X, 21 Shares and ProShares – who have embraced the crypto bandwagon.
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Citing crypto&#8217;s speculative nature, lack of inherent economic value, and potential to disrupt portfolio stability, Vanguard sees crypto as an &#8220;immature asset class.&#8221; 
Instead, the company invests its interest in blockchain technology for its potential to enhance capital market efficiency, steering clear of cryptocurrencies as investment products.
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On Wednesday&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/podcast-show/pmp">Benzinga PreMarket Prep</a>, Todd Gordon, founder of Inside Edge Capital and TradingAnalysis.com, provided a rich analysis of market strategies, offering a sharp focus on the tech sector as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket-prep">we head into 2024.</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2023 In Review: Diversification And Growth Fund Performance</h2>
Gordon highlighted his biggest mistake in 2023 as over-diversifying his growth fund, resulting in an excessive sector allocation. Despite this, the year was generally positive, without any major setbacks. 
He emphasized the importance of focusing on mega-cap growth, which affected the growth portfolio's performance.
Gordon observed the tech sector&#8217;s resilience amid global economic headwinds, noting its strong recovery post-pandemic and the sustained demand for technological solutions.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Looking Ahead: 2024 Predictions And Market Indicators To Watch</h2>
For 2024, Gordon stressed the significance of yield curves, specifically the relationship between nominal and real yields. He pointed out the inversion scenario in the market, with a focus on the 10-2 real yield curve. His analysis suggests that a high interest rate environment (around 7.5% for mortgages), when offset by net costs and inflation, isn't as daunting as it appears.
He predicted a potentially more stable interest rate environment in 2024, which could benefit long-term investments in tech.
As yields go down, growth stocks, as tracked by the Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VUG#NYSE">VUG</a>), should outperform value counterparts, as monitored by the Vanguard Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTV#NYSE">VTV</a>).
The expert pointed out the significant amount of money parked in money market funds (around $6.14 trillion in Q2 of 2023) and discussed how shifts in interest rates could influence market dynamics and investor behavior.
Gordon also delved into the potential impact of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s rate adjustments. He expressed cautious optimism, anticipating a continuation of the bullish market, but remains vigilant about possible downturns.
He suggested that any significant change in unemployment could be a precursor to a recession, highlighting the importance of monitoring these indicators.
Gordon, an Elliott Wave analysts, also provided a technical perspective on the S&amp;P 500, discussing potential resistance zones and forecasting a need for a pullback after a five-wave move in the market.
For 2024, Gordon anticipates further growth, particularly in areas like AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, driven by ongoing digital transformation trends.
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