

Markets remain under pressure as geopolitical and economic risks rise. Defensive ETFs could help investors navigate volatility without abandoning growth.

Andina Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (NYSEARCA:SPHQ) in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 6,576 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $592,000. Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF

A simple two-factor portfolio could be all you need to outperform the S&P 500. One outperforms in bull markets, the other outperforms in market downturns.

Rising oil prices and geopolitical risks are reigniting inflation fears. Explore ETFs that may help investors build a more resilient portfolio.

Outperformance is only half the story of quality investing. As George Valantis, director of factors and dividends at S&P Dow Jones Indices, pointed out — the quality factor can also matter for how portfolios behave when markets come under pressure.

Ballast Inc. trimmed its holdings in shares of Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (NYSEARCA:SPHQ) by 1.7% during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 368,869 shares of the company's stock after selling 6,536 shares during the period. Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF

This group of stocks tends to hold up well in downturns and keep up with the market during upswings.

Among the various investment factors, quality rarely gets the same attention as growth, size, or value. However, focusing on quality over long-term holding periods quietly delivers outsized benefits.