INVESTMENT PRODUCT IDEAS

24 September 2026: Investment Product Ideas

ETF 1  | ETF 2

ETF Recommendation 1

FUND NAME AND TICKER

iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (USMV US)

DESCRIPTION

The ETF seeks to track the performance of the MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Index by investing in its constituent securities and delivering returns that closely correspond to the index.

Designed to Minimize Portfolio Volatility

The underlying index uses a quantitative optimization model to evaluate correlations among constituent stocks and construct a portfolio with lower overall volatility through diversification. Over the past three years, the ETF’s equity beta has been approximately 0.48, indicating significantly lower volatility than the broader market.

Focused on High-Quality Large-Cap Companies

It primarily invests in U.S. large- and mid-cap companies with strong profitability, healthy cash flows, and established market positions, allowing investors to participate in long-term growth opportunities with lower volatility.

Balanced Sector Exposure with Low Single-Stock Concentration

It typically holds around 170 stocks, with individual positions generally capped at 1.5%. Sector weights are also kept close to those of the benchmark, helping reduce the impact of individual stock volatility on overall portfolio performance. 

ASSET CLASS

Equity

30-DAY AVERAGE VOLUME
0
NET ASSETS OF FUND (AS OF 21 SEPTEMBER)
USD $ 0 M
12-MONTH YIELD (AS OF 31 AUGUST)
0 %
P/E RATIO (AS OF 18 SEPTEMBER)
0 x
P/B RATIO (AS OF 18 SEPTEMBER)
0 x
EXPENSE RATIO (ANNUAL)
0 %

TOP HOLDINGS

(as of 30 June 2026)

YEAR TO DATE RETURNS

PRICE CHART

(Source: Bloomberg)

ETF Recommendation 2

FUND NAME AND TICKER

iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD US)

DESCRIPTION

The ETF seeks to track the performance of the Russell 1000 Value Index by investing in its constituent securities and delivering returns that closely correspond to the index.

Broad Large-Cap Exposure Helps Reduce Concentration Risk

With more than 800 holdings, the ETF offers broad diversification across large-cap stocks, helping reduce the impact of individual stock volatility and supporting more stable long-term returns. 

Targets Undervalued Large- and Mid-Cap Companies

The underlying index selects value-oriented companies using quantitative metrics such as price-to-book ratio, forward P/E, and historical revenue growth, focusing on businesses with attractive valuations and solid fundamentals. 

Balanced Exposure Across Defensive and Growth Sectors

In addition to its value-oriented approach, the ETF maintains exposure to both defensive and growth sectors. Its largest sector allocations include Information Technology (19.74%), Financials (18.95%), and Health Care (13.09%), helping diversify sector risk while enhancing portfolio resilience during periods of market volatility.

ASSET CLASS

Equity

30-DAY AVERAGE VOLUME
0
NET ASSETS OF FUND (AS OF 21 SEPTEMBER)
USD $ 0
12-MONTH YIELD (AS OF 31 AUGUST)
0 %
P/E RATIO (AS OF 18 SEPTEMBER)
0 x
P/B RATIO (AS OF 18 SEPTEMBER)
0 x
EXPENSE RATIO (ANNUAL)
0 %

TOP HOLDINGS

(as of 30 June 2026)

YEAR TO DATE RETURNS

PRICE CHART

(Source: Bloomberg)