Screening Filters
Expense Ratio (max: 2.5%):
- Purpose: To filter ETFs with a reasonable expense ratio.
- Rationale: The expense ratio represents the annual fee charged by the ETF manager. A lower expense ratio ensures that more of the investor's returns are retained. A maximum of 2.5% is set to exclude ETFs with excessively high fees, which could erode returns over time.
Annual Dividend Yield (min: 0.05 or 5%):
- Purpose: To identify ETFs that provide a minimum level of income through dividends.
- Rationale: A dividend yield of at least 5% ensures that the ETFs selected offer a meaningful return in the form of dividends, which is especially attractive to income-focused investors.
Turnover (min: 1000):
- Purpose: To ensure the ETFs have sufficient liquidity.
- Rationale: A minimum turnover of 1000 ensures that the ETFs are actively traded, making it easier for investors to buy or sell without significant price impact. This is crucial for avoiding illiquid ETFs that may have wide bid-ask spreads.
Stock Position Percentage (MoreThan50Pct):
- Purpose: To focus on ETFs with a significant allocation to stocks.
- Rationale: ETFs with more than 50% of their portfolio in stocks are likely to have higher growth potential, making them suitable for investors seeking equity exposure.
Bond Position Percentage (MoreThan50Pct):
- Purpose: To include ETFs with a significant allocation to bonds.
- Rationale: ETFs with more than 50% in bonds are typically more stable and income-focused, catering to investors who prefer lower risk and consistent returns.
Inception Date (from: 1965-12-03, to: 2025-12-03):
- Purpose: To filter ETFs based on their age and track record.
- Rationale: Including ETFs launched between 1965 and 2025 ensures that only ETFs with a proven track record or those recently launched (and thus potentially innovative) are considered. This balances the need for reliability with the opportunity to explore newer options.
Why Results Match:
- The filters collectively ensure that the ETFs selected are cost-effective (low expense ratio), income-generating (high dividend yield), and liquid (high turnover).
- By including both stock-heavy and bond-heavy ETFs, the screen accommodates a range of risk preferences, from growth-oriented to income-focused investors.
- The inception date filter ensures that the ETFs have either a long history of performance or are new enough to offer unique opportunities, providing a balanced selection.
These filters align well with the user's query for "good ETFs" by focusing on key metrics that define quality, performance, and suitability for a variety of investment goals.
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