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About SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF
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Inception date
Feb 20, 2013
Structure
Open-Ended Fund
Replication method
Physical
Distributes
Capital Gains
Max ST capital gains rate
39.60%
Max LT capital gains rate
20.00%
Tax on distributions
Qualified dividends
Primary advisor
SSgA Funds Management, Inc.
Distributor
State Street Corp. (Fund Distributor)
SMLV offers a low-volatility take on the US small-cap market. Basically, the fund applies a volatility optimizer to the Russell 2000 Index. SMLV aims for optimal low-volatility exposure by screening out other technical factors like momentum and beta while keeping turnover in check. Notably, the fund looks little like the broad small-cap market and comes with strong sector biases, with a significant exposure to financials. All in all, SMLV offers a valid take on the space, but investors should trade with limit orders and monitor asset levels. Note: Prior to December 13, 2016, the fund was called SPDR Russell 2000 Low Volatility ETF and tracked the Russell 2000 Low Volatility Index.
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What's in the fund
Exposure type
Finance
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