Should SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF (ONEV) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF (ONEV), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/02/2015.The fund is sponsored by State Street Global Advisors. It has amassed assets over $723.92 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.Why Large Cap BlendLarge cap companies typically have a market capitalization above $10 billion. Overall, they are usually a stable option, with less risk and more sure-fire cash flows than mid and small cap companies.Blend ETFs are aptly named, since they tend to hold a mix of growth and value stocks, as well as show characteristics of both kinds of equities.CostsCost is an important factor in selecting the right ETF, and cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts if all other fundamentals are the same.Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.20%, putting it on par with most peer products in the space.It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.66%.Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsEven though ETFs offer diversified exposure which minimizes single stock risk, it is still important to look into a fund's holdings before investing. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.This ETF has heaviest allocation to the Industrials sector--about 19.50% of the portfolio. Healthcare and Financials round out the top three.Looking at individual holdings, Cognizant Tech Solutions A (CTSH) accounts for about 1.41% of total assets, followed by Bristol Myers Squibb Co (BMY) and Arch Capital Group Ltd (ACGL).The top 10 holdings account for about 9.38% of total assets under management.Performance and RiskONEV seeks to match the performance of the Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focused Factor Index before fees and expenses. The Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focused Factor Index reflects the performance of a segment of large-capitalization U.S. equity securities demonstrating a combination of core factors high value, high quality, and low size characteristics, with a focus factor comprising low volatility characteristics.The ETF return is roughly 16.90% so far this year and was up about 28.41% in the last one year (as of 11/07/2024). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $103.50 and $132.23.The ETF has a beta of 0.97 and standard deviation of 15.38% for the trailing three-year period. With about 433 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.AlternativesSPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, ONEV is an excellent option for investors seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) track a similar index. While iShares Core S&P 500 ETF has $560.87 billion in assets, SPDR S&P 500 ETF has $612.50 billion. IVV has an expense ratio of 0.03% and SPY charges 0.09%.Bottom-LineWhile an excellent vehicle for long term investors, passively managed ETFs are a popular choice among institutional and retail investors due to their low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency.To learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.Want key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?Zacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.Get it free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF (ONEV): ETF Research Reports Bristol Myers Squibb Company (BMY): Free Stock Analysis Report Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH): Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY): ETF Research Reports Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL): Free Stock Analysis Report iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV): ETF Research ReportsTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks