Is ALPS O'Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF a Strong ETF Right Now?
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Benzinga
Smart Beta ETFs Overview: The ALPS O'Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM) offers investors exposure to small-cap dividend-paying stocks and employs a smart beta strategy, focusing on quality, low volatility, and high dividend yields, while its annual operating expenses are 0.48%.
Performance and Alternatives: OUSM has shown a year-to-date gain of 8.67% and a one-year increase of 16.66%, but investors may also consider cheaper alternatives like the iShares Russell 2000 ETF and iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, which have lower expense ratios.
Analyst Views on IWM
Wall Street analysts forecast IWM stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IWM is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
