Is ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF (SMDV) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 25 2024
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Overview of ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF (SMDV): Launched in 2015, SMDV is a smart beta ETF focusing on small-cap value stocks that have consistently increased dividends for at least 10 years, with an expense ratio of 0.40% and a current yield of 2.14%.
Performance and Comparison: The fund has shown a year-to-date increase of 7.94% and a 24.32% rise over the past year, while also being compared to other ETFs like iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF and Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF, which offer lower expense ratios and potentially lower risk options.
Analyst Views on STBA
Wall Street analysts forecast STBA stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for STBA is 41.00 USD with a low forecast of 40.00 USD and a high forecast of 42.00 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.
3 Analyst Rating
0 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Hold
Current: 43.170
Low
40.00
Averages
41.00
High
42.00
Current: 43.170
Low
40.00
Averages
41.00
High
42.00
About STBA
S&T Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company. The Company’s segments include Commercial Real Estate (CRE), Commercial and Industrial (C&I), Commercial Construction, Business Banking, Consumer Real Estate and Other Consumer. The CRE segment includes loans secured by commercial purpose real estate, including both owner-occupied properties and investment properties for various purposes such as hotels, retail, multifamily and healthcare. The C&I segment includes loans made to operating companies or manufacturers for the purpose of production, operating capacity, accounts receivable, inventory, or equipment financing. The Commercial Construction segment includes loans made to finance the construction of buildings or other structures, as well as to finance the acquisition and development of raw land for various purposes. The Business Banking segment includes commercial loans made to small businesses. Consumer Real Estate segment includes loans secured by first and second liens.
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.
