Scientific Beta

ETF Trends: "With the recent launch of new scientific beta ETFs, it should be noted that SBEU and its U.S. counterpart, the ETFS Diversified-Factor U.S. Large Cap Index Fund (NYSEArca: SBUS), were among the first scientific beta ETFs to list in the U.S."

ETF Trends 14/05/2015

"(...) The ETFS Diversified-Factor Developed Europe Index Fund (NYSEArca: SBEU) is an avenue worth considering for the investor looking for multi-factor exposure to developed Europe equities. With the recent launch of new scientific beta ETFs, it should be noted that SBEU and its U.S. counterpart, the ETFS Diversified-Factor U.S. Large Cap Index Fund (NYSEArca: SBUS), were among the first scientific beta ETFs to list in the U.S. In many cases, smart beta ETFs isolate a single investment factor, such as low volatility, size or value. Multi-factor ETFs, such as SBEU, improve on that concept. Remember, the goal of factor-based investing is to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns. SBEU benchmarks to Scientific Beta Developed Europe Multi-Beta Multi-Strategy Equal Weight Index, which “is composed of the 700 largest and most liquid stocks listed in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom,” according to ETF Securities.

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