Is WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap ETF (EPS) a Strong ETF Right Now?

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The WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap ETF (EPS) was launched in 2007 and is designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box – Large Cap Value category of the market. Smart beta ETFs are becoming popular among investors looking to beat the market through exceptional stock selection. EPS aims to match the performance of the WisdomTree U.S. Earnings 500 Index. Managed by Wisdomtree, EPS has amassed assets over $741.67 million, making it average sized. The WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Index is a fundamentally weighted index that measures the performance of earnings-generating companies within the large-capitalization segment of the U.S. Stock Market.

EPS operates with an expense ratio of 0.08% annually, and a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.74%, making it one of the least expensive and attractive products in the space. The ETF maintains heavy allocation in the Information Technology sector, with its top 10 holdings accounting for approximately 32.33% of EPS’s total assets under management.

Performance-wise, EPS has lost about -1.01% year-to-date, with a 21.83% return over the last year. The ETF has a beta of 1 and standard deviation of 16.65% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium-risk choice in the space.

Other alternatives to the WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap ETF are the iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD) and the Vanguard Value ETF (VTV). For investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options, traditional market cap weighted ETFs can be considered.

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