

SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF (NYSEARCA:DIVS - Get Free Report)'s share price dropped 0.9% during mid-day trading on Monday. The company traded as low as $30.63 and last traded at $30.73. Approximately 454 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 88% from the average daily volume of 3,634 shares. The stock had previously closed

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Investors were net purchasers of money market funds while being net redeemers of equity funds, tax-exempt fixed income funds, and taxable bond funds for the week. For the week, the average equity fund (including ETFs) witnessed market declines of 1.01%, while its taxable fixed income counterpart declined 0.23%.

As more mutual funds relaunch as exchange-traded funds, experts weigh the downside.

The actively managed funds are expected to switch to ETF wrappers in June 2023.

Inflation rose by more than expected in September, ensuring the Federal Reserve continues its aggressive rate hikes as it aims to curb 40-year high inflation. With continued rising interest rates and hints of recessionary conditions in the global economy, ALPS O'Shares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF (OUSA) is a strong offering to consider.

While there's considerable debate when it comes to defining quality as an investment factor, something that's not up for argument is the factor's all-weather status.

As near-term volatility is expected to increase, the ALPS O'Shares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF (OUSA) remains a strong offering in the current environment.