From CNBC: 2024-08-22 10:42:51

In August, the Russell 2000 has dropped 4% after a 10.1% gain in July. 40% of companies in the index have negative earnings. ALPS’ Paul Baiocchi suggests quality companies for investors, advising on the ALPS O’Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF Shares (OUSM) with 107 stocks and top holdings in Tradeweb Markets, Juniper Networks, and Old Republic International.

The profitability drag in the Russell 2000 has investors looking for better options. ALPS’ OUSM offers quality companies with less volatility, beating the Russell by over 2 percentage points month to date. The fund’s top three holdings include Tradeweb Markets, Juniper Networks, and Old Republic International.

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