Group 1 - The Value Lab focuses on long-only value investment strategies, aiming to identify mispriced international equities with a target portfolio yield of approximately 4% [1][2] - The Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF™ (SCHZ) is highlighted as a high duration investment that could benefit from favorable tariffs resulting from trade deals with major U.S. trading partners [2] - The Valkyrie Trading Society consists of analysts who share high conviction investment ideas in developed markets, emphasizing downside protection and the potential for non-correlated, outsized returns in the current economic climate [3]

Core Viewpoint - The First Trust Materials AlphaDEX ETF (FXZ) is a smart beta ETF designed to provide broad exposure to the Materials sector, aiming to outperform traditional passive indices through a unique stock selection methodology [1][5][6]. Fund Overview - FXZ was launched on May 8, 2007, and has accumulated assets exceeding $215.12 million, categorizing it as an average-sized ETF within the Materials sector [1][5]. - The fund is managed by First Trust Advisors and seeks to match the performance of the StrataQuant Materials Index, which employs the AlphaDEX screening methodology to identify stocks with potential for positive alpha [5][6]. Cost and Expenses - The annual operating expenses for FXZ are 0.61%, which is competitive with similar products in the market [7]. - The ETF has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.83% [7]. Sector Exposure and Holdings - FXZ has a significant allocation to the Materials sector, comprising 83.9% of the portfolio, with Industrials and Energy as the next largest sectors [8]. - The top holding, Eastman Chemical Company (EMN), represents approximately 4.84% of the fund's total assets, while the top 10 holdings account for about 44.65% of FXZ's total assets under management [9]. Performance Metrics - As of July 31, 2025, FXZ has gained approximately 3.53% year-to-date but is down about 10.41% over the past year [11]. - The fund has traded between $46.76 and $67.64 in the last 52 weeks, with a beta of 1.12 and a standard deviation of 23.42% over the trailing three-year period, indicating medium risk [11]. Alternatives - Other ETFs in the Materials sector include the FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources ETF (GUNR) and the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB), which have significantly larger asset bases of $4.77 billion and $5.29 billion, respectively [13]. - GUNR has a lower expense ratio of 0.46%, while XLB has a minimal change of 0.08% [13].

Core Viewpoint - The Strive 500 ETF (STRV) is a passively managed fund launched on September 15, 2022, aimed at providing broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, with assets exceeding $955.92 million, positioning it as one of the larger ETFs in this category [1] Group 1: Fund Overview - STRV is sponsored by Strive ETFs and focuses on large cap companies, which typically have market capitalizations above $10 billion, offering more stability and predictable cash flows compared to mid and small cap companies [2] - The ETF has an annual operating expense ratio of 0.05%, making it one of the least expensive options in the market, with a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.09% [3] Group 2: Sector Exposure and Holdings - The ETF has a significant allocation of approximately 34.4% to the Information Technology sector, followed by Financials and Consumer Discretionary [4] - Nvidia Corp (NVDA) constitutes about 7.09% of total assets, with Microsoft Corp (MSFT) and Apple Inc (AAPL) also among the top holdings; the top 10 holdings represent around 35.73% of total assets under management [5] Group 3: Performance Metrics - STRV aims to match the performance of the SOLACTIVE GBS UNITED STATES 500 INDEX, with a year-to-date return of roughly 9.1% and a one-year return of about 19.26% as of July 31, 2025; the ETF has traded between $32.02 and $41.22 in the past 52 weeks [6] - The ETF has a beta of 1.01 and a standard deviation of 16.71% over the trailing three-year period, indicating effective diversification with approximately 506 holdings [7] Group 4: Competitive Landscape - STRV holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating strong potential based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, making it a compelling option for investors interested in the Large Cap Blend segment [8] - Other similar ETFs include the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) with $651.73 billion in assets and an expense ratio of 0.09%, and the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) with $697.94 billion in assets and an expense ratio of 0.03% [9] Group 5: Investment Appeal - Passively managed ETFs like STRV are increasingly popular among retail and institutional investors due to their low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency, making them suitable vehicles for long-term investment strategies [10]

Core Viewpoint - The Invesco Water Resources ETF (PHO) is a smart beta ETF designed to provide broad exposure to the Industrials ETFs category, focusing on companies involved in water conservation and purification [1][5]. Fund Overview - PHO was launched on December 6, 2005, and has accumulated over $2.18 billion in assets, making it one of the larger ETFs in its category [1][5]. - The fund aims to match the performance of the NASDAQ OMX US Water Index, which tracks US companies that create products for water conservation and purification [5]. Cost and Expenses - The annual operating expenses for PHO are 0.59%, which is competitive within its peer group [6]. - The ETF has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 0.49% [6]. Sector Exposure and Holdings - The ETF has a significant allocation in the Industrials sector, comprising approximately 62.6% of the portfolio, with Utilities and Information Technology as the next largest sectors [7]. - Ferguson Enterprises Inc (FERG) is the largest holding at about 9.31%, followed by Ecolab Inc (ECL) and Roper Technologies Inc (ROP). The top 10 holdings account for around 60.13% of total assets [8]. Performance Metrics - As of July 31, 2025, PHO has gained approximately 7.23% over the past year and is up about 2.03% year-to-date [10]. - The ETF has traded between $58.13 and $72.14 in the last 52 weeks, with a beta of 0.99 and a standard deviation of 18.12% over the trailing three-year period, indicating medium risk [10]. Alternatives - Other ETFs in the water resources space include the Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF (CGW) and the First Trust Water ETF (FIW), with assets of $972.33 million and $1.86 billion, respectively [12]. - CGW has an expense ratio of 0.56%, while FIW charges 0.51%, providing investors with lower-cost options [12].

Core Viewpoint - The First Trust Materials AlphaDEX ETF (FXZ) is a passively managed ETF that provides broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market, appealing to both institutional and retail investors due to its low costs and tax efficiency [1][2]. Group 1: Fund Overview - Launched on May 8, 2007, FXZ has accumulated over $221.67 million in assets, positioning it as an average-sized ETF in its category [3]. - FXZ aims to match the performance of the StrataQuant Materials Index, which uses a modified equal-dollar weighted methodology to select stocks from the Russell 1000 Index [4]. Group 2: Costs and Performance - The ETF has an annual operating expense ratio of 0.61% and a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.78%, making it competitive with peer products [5]. - As of July 30, 2025, FXZ has gained approximately 6.47% year-to-date but is down about 8% over the past year, with a trading range between $46.76 and $67.64 [8]. Group 3: Sector Exposure and Holdings - FXZ has a significant allocation in the Materials sector, comprising about 84% of the portfolio, with Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) being the largest holding at approximately 4.84% of total assets [6][7]. - The top 10 holdings represent about 44.65% of total assets under management, indicating a concentrated exposure compared to peers [7][8]. Group 4: Alternatives and Market Position - FXZ carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold), suggesting it is a viable option for investors seeking exposure to the Materials sector [9]. - Other alternatives include the FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources ETF (GUNR) and the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB), which have significantly larger asset bases of $4.86 billion and $5.38 billion, respectively [10].

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Core Insights - The SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF (KCE) is a smart beta ETF launched on November 8, 2005, designed to provide broad exposure to the Financials ETFs category [1] Fund Overview - KCE is managed by State Street Global Advisors and has accumulated over $548.24 million in assets, categorizing it as an average-sized ETF in the Financials sector [5] - The fund aims to match the performance of the S&P Capital Markets Select Industry Index, which represents the capital markets segment of the S&P Total Market Index [5] Cost Structure - KCE has annual operating expenses of 0.35%, making it one of the least expensive options in its category [6] - The fund offers a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.46% [6] Sector Exposure and Holdings - The ETF is fully allocated to the Financials sector, with Coinbase Global Inc Class A (COIN) making up approximately 2.4% of total assets, followed by Robinhood Markets Inc A (HOOD) and Carlyle Group Inc (CG) [7][8] - The top 10 holdings constitute about 19.08% of total assets under management [8] Performance Metrics - Year-to-date, KCE has gained approximately 13.18%, and it has increased by about 29.93% over the last 12 months as of July 29, 2025 [9] - The ETF has traded between $108.52 and $155.52 in the past 52 weeks [9] - KCE has a beta of 1.23 and a standard deviation of 22.51% over the trailing three-year period, indicating a higher risk profile [10] Alternatives - For investors seeking to outperform the Financials ETFs segment, alternatives such as the iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF (IAI) are available, which tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Select Investment Services Index and has $1.45 billion in assets with an expense ratio of 0.40% [11]

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Core Viewpoint - The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF (RSPS) offers a smart beta investment option, providing broad exposure to the Consumer Staples sector while employing an equal-weighting strategy to potentially enhance risk-return performance [1][5]. Group 1: Fund Overview - RSPS was launched on November 1, 2006, and has accumulated assets exceeding $256.26 million, categorizing it as an average-sized ETF in the Consumer Staples sector [1][5]. - The fund aims to match the performance of the S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples Index, which equally weights stocks in the consumer staples sector of the S&P 500 Index [5]. Group 2: Cost and Expenses - The annual operating expense ratio for RSPS is 0.40%, which is competitive with most peer products in the market [6]. - The fund has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 0.75% [6]. Group 3: Sector Exposure and Holdings - RSPS has a complete allocation in the Consumer Staples sector, with approximately 100% of its portfolio dedicated to this area [7]. - Estee Lauder Cos Inc accounts for about 3.28% of total assets, followed by Archer-Daniels-Midland Co and J M Smucker Co, with the top 10 holdings representing approximately 28.11% of total assets under management [8]. Group 4: Performance Metrics - Year-to-date, RSPS has increased by about 1.54%, but it has decreased by approximately -1.47% over the last 12 months as of July 29, 2025 [10]. - The fund has traded between $28.68 and $32.71 in the past 52 weeks, with a beta of 0.52 and a standard deviation of 12.94% over the trailing three-year period [10]. Group 5: Alternatives - While RSPS is a viable option for investors looking to outperform the Consumer Staples ETFs segment, there are alternative ETFs available, such as the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) [11][12]. - VDC has $7.57 billion in assets and an expense ratio of 0.09%, while XLP has $15.87 billion in assets with an expense ratio of 0.08% [12].