

As AI worries rise and oil prices surge, low-volatility ETFs may offer a defensive approach to navigating ongoing market turbulence.

Investors who want smoother equity exposure have long been fans of the Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (SPHD) and the Invesco S&P 600 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV). SPHD's current yield sits at 4.63%, well above the S&P 500's current yield of 1.05%.



Retiring at 67 with a fixed withdrawal feels safe until the market drops in year two and every share you sell cheaply is gone before the recovery begins. Three ETFs can change how much damage that first drawdown in retirement actually does.

Market correction fears are rising amid increased volatility and persistent macroeconomic uncertainty. Here are ETFs to consider amid growing uncertainty.

The Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF remains a hold, with valuation and technicals supporting a neutral stance. SPLV lags the S&P 500, returning 5% versus 17%, hindered by sector overweights in Utilities, Real Estate, and Financials. Growth-adjusted valuation is unappealing, with a 19.5x P/E and 7.6% EPS growth, resulting in a PEG near 3x.

On Sept. 1, 2026, rising crude and Treasury yields pressured equities across nearly every sector, with tech stocks bearing the brunt of the selloff.