
The Parametric Hedged Equity ETF (PHEQ) is designed to generate capital appreciation. It achieves this by allocating its capital to the equity shares of major U.S. companies, specifically those large-capitalization firms that were included in the Solactive GBS U.S. 500 index when the fund initially acquired them.
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Escalating trade wars across a number of fronts continue to prove a significant drag on U.S. markets. Advisors and investors seeking hedges within U.S. equities should consider the Parametric Hedged Equity ETF (PHEQ) for its performance this year.

It's certainly no understatement to say that this week was a tumultuous one for many U.S. tech companies. January 20, China startup DeepSeek showed off its newest AI models to the world.

Approximately two years ago, just before an Exchange conference kicked off, one of the largest asset managers entered into the ETF market. Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), home to some of the strongest asset management brands, launched their initial suite of ETFs in January 2023.

Rate cuts may prove a boon for fixed income this fall, but potential economic weakening creates a challenged outlook for equities. While the Fed seeks to navigate a soft landing for the economy, positioning portfolios defensively could provide some investor peace of mind.

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), was up 14% as of July 26, near its all-time high. With four months to go, VOO has already set a new calendar year record with $51 billion of net inflows.