
This investment vehicle is designed for those building a foundational portfolio, with a strategic focus on harnessing the potential outperformance of U.S. small-capitalization and value stocks. Its aim is to mirror, as closely as possible, the total returns (price appreciation and income generation) of the Morningstar US Market Factor Tilt Index, prior to accounting for any associated fees and expenses.
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The Russell 2000 has now lagged the broader market for many years. Small-cap stocks tend to perform well during periods of lower interest rates and economic expansion.

Launched on 09/16/2011, the FlexShares Morningstar U.S. Market Factor Tilt ETF (TILT) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market.

The FlexShares Morningstar U.S. Market Factor Tilt ETF (TILT) made its debut on 09/16/2011, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market.

Most investors treat broad market funds like a set-it-and-forget-it decision. But what if your core equity position could be engineered to favor companies with stronger balance sheets, higher profitability, and better momentum without abandoning diversification? That's the tension FlexShares Morningstar US Market Factor Tilt Index Fund (NYSEARCA:TILT) was designed to resolve. A Smarter Core Holding... Everyone Missed Morningstar's ETF Quietly Beating the S&P 500 by 30%.

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the FlexShares Morningstar U.S. Market Factor Tilt ETF (TILT) debuted on 09/16/2011, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market.