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FUNDS TO HELP CALM FRAYED NERVES.

  • Published In: Kiplinger Personal Finance, 2026, v. 80, n. 5. P. 37 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: MILSTEAD, DAVID 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on investment strategies amid 2026’s market volatility, highlighting defensive exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that emphasize high-quality, low-volatility holdings to help investors manage risk. It provides data on the largest ETFs by assets, including Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV), detailing their returns and expense ratios. Additionally, it discusses actively managed and index-based conservative equity options such as Capital Group Conservative Equity (CGCV) and JP Morgan US Quality Factor (JQUA), which prioritize financial stability and profitability. The article suggests that adding such funds can help investors reposition portfolios during turbulent times without overreacting to market shifts. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Kiplinger Personal Finance. 2026/05, Vol. 80, Issue 5, p37
  • Document Type:Product Review
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1528-9729
  • Accession Number:192353552
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