Equal weight exchange-traded funds represent a unique approach to portfolio construction by allocating uniform weights to each holding within the fund. This strategy differs from traditional market-cap weighted ETFs, which give larger weightings to firms with higher market capitalizations. By spreading assets uniformly, equal weight ETFs aim to min
Leveraging Russell 2000 ETFs - A Deep Dive
The small-cap arena can be a volatile playground for traders seeking to capitalize on market fluctuations. Two prominent exchange-traded funds (ETFs) often find themselves in the crosshairs of short sellers: the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) and the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT). Understanding their unique characteristics, underlying holdings, and rec