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Low-volatility ETFs are gaining appeal as tariffs, Hormuz tensions, AI worries and oil-led inflation fears shake markets. Here are five reasons why.
BlackRock says retirement investing must evolve beyond index funds, per a Moneywise article. These income-focused ETFs could help generate steadier retirement cash flow.
Franklin Intl Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF offers a compelling blend of high yield (4.49%) and low volatility for international equity exposure. LVHI's unique methodology penalizes high-volatility stocks and adjusts for country interest rates, avoiding yield traps and enhancing risk-adjusted returns. With a 5-year total return of 107.80%, LVHI outperformed peers and proved that defensive, income-focused strategies can deliver strong results over full market cycles.
Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF remains a Buy, downgraded from Strong Buy, as core diversification and income theses hold. LVHI has delivered strong risk-adjusted returns, outperforming the S&P 500 over the past year, with lower drawdowns and a 4-5% yield. Current portfolio tilts—energy overweight, tech underweight, Japan underweight—support valuation diversification but may challenge the low volatility promise.
Franklin FTSE International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (NYSEARCA:LVHI | LVHI Price Prediction) closed Friday at $41 after a quarterly distribution cycle that continues to deliver the income international dividend investors buy this fund for.
Income investors in the Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (NYSEARCA:LVHI | LVHI Price Prediction) get paid well to sit through a quieter ride than most equity funds.
War risks linger despite rally. Volatility stays elevated as the outlook remains unclear -- making low-volatility ETFs like USMV a compelling defensive play now.
Amid confusion about the future trajectory of the war in Iran, the possibility of a continued ceasefire, and the potential implications for the price of oil—and the market in general—it's understandable that many investors may be seeking stability. During a volatile time, it may make sense to turn to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are designed specifically to have lower volatility.