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Market risks are mounting, prompting investors to seek stability and protection through defensive ETFs.

Invesco MSCI USA ETF (PBUS) and iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) are both rated as buys for US equity exposure. PBUS offers lower costs, lower portfolio turnover, and slightly better risk-ad...

Goldman Sachs warns of rising AI bubble risks, making diversification with equal-weight, value and quality ETFs a smart defensive move.

As the September effect looms over Wall Street, investors should eye defensive ETFs like consumer staples, gold and dividends to cushion volatility.

Key Points in This Article: Bill Gates' investing philosophy emphasizes stability, quality, and long-term value, drawing from the investment approach of his major charitable trust, the Bill & Melinda ...

The iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) was launched on 07/16/2013, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the ma...

QUAL has underperformed the S&P 500 since April, with high-beta stocks outperforming quality-focused names. I maintain a hold rating due to QUAL's weak relative strength and premium valuation, trading...

With the possibility of S&P 500's momentum fading and equity outflows mounting, defensive ETFs like VIG, XLP and VXX draw investor focus.

Markets hit new record with bets on a "Goldilocks" economy, but volatility persists. AI and international ETFs like QQQ, IVES and EZU could be good bets for 2H.