PHDG: Not A Bad Time To Consider For A Possible Extreme
Summary
- Invesco S&P 500® Downside Hedged ETF uses a quantitative, rules-based approach to track the S&P 500 Dynamic VEQTOR Index, offering exposure to equities and a hedge against volatility.
- The PHDG fund's strategy involves shifting allocations between equity, volatility, and cash, making it defensive and adaptable to market changes.
- PHDG stands out from other low-volatility ETFs due to its VIX futures positioning, providing a unique hedge during market turbulence.
- While PHDG can protect against market drops, its complex strategy may underperform in steady bull markets and could have higher costs.
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Tom Merton
There's a meltdown coming. At some point. For all stocks. My timing hasn't exactly been ideal in thinking that for the past year (okay admittedly it's been terrible) even though the majority of US stocks are still trading below their respective 2021 highs. There
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