LVHD is a smart beta ETF focused on large cap value stocks

From Nasdaq: 2025-02-06 06:20:06

Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHD) debuted on 12/28/2015, offering exposure to Large Cap Value stocks. Market cap indexes replicate market returns, while smart beta funds like LVHD pick stocks based on specific characteristics for potential outperformance. LVHD holds $512.99 million in assets, tracks QS Low Volatility High Dividend Index, and has a 4.15% dividend yield. Sector exposure includes Utilities, Consumer Staples, and Real Estate, with top holdings like Mcdonald’s Corp (MCD) and Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO). LVHD has gained 2.06% year-to-date and 17.27% in the last year. Investors can also consider alternatives like Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and Vanguard Value ETF (VTV) in the Large Cap Value segment.

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