iShares Launches Minimum Volatility ETFs

iShares, the largest issuer of ETFs in the U.S. by total assets, rolled out another suite of funds on Thursday that offer targeted exposure to domestic and international equity markets. The new iShares minimum volatility ETFs are the latest in a trend of products targeting specific investment factors and disciplines, following similar offerings in recent weeks from Russell. iShares, which also launched an emerging markets local currency debt ETF, debuted four products targeting low volatility stocks: MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Index Fund (USMV): Linked to an index consisting of U.S. stocks that exhibit lower absolute volatility than the broad U.S. stock market [see USMV fact sheet] MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility Index Fund (EFAV): This ETF is linked to an index comprised of low volatility stocks from the EAFE region, which includes developed markets outside of North America [see EFAV fact sheet]. MSCI Emerging Markets Minimum Volatility Index Fund (EEMV): This [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: Free ETF Trading: Comparing All The Options Alternatives To The 20 Most Popular ETFs September ETF Data: Back Below $1 Trillion New Emerging Markets ETF Option: HILO Debuts All-ETF Portfolio For Cheapskate Investors: How Low Can We Go?