High Beta, Small Cap Value Lead U.S. Equity Factor Returns In 2021
James Picerno | Jun 10, 2021 05:23PM ET
US equity factor strategies targeting high-beta and small-cap value shares continue to post the strongest performances so far in 2021, based on a set of exchange-traded funds through June 9.
Invesco S&P 500® High Beta ETF (NYSE:SPHB) is in the lead with a 36.3% return year to date. The ETF, which
The rest of the factor field is trailing the two fund leaders by sizable margins. All the factor funds on our list are posting gains so far this year and the majority are beating the overall stock market (SPY).
The weakest performer is struggling: iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (NYSE:MTUM) is ahead in 2021 by a relatively modest 5.6%. For much of the year so far, MTUM has been churning in a trading range and at the moment shows no sign of breaking free.
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