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Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF

ROUS tracks an index of US large-cap stocks. The index relies on value, momentum and quality factors, among others.

ROUS is a multifactor large-cap value fund with excellent diversification features, a 0.19% expense ratio, and $410 million in assets under management. Its strategy, which changed approximately five years ago, emphasizes value (50%), quality (30%), and momentum (20%) while targeting 15% less risk compared to the Russell 1000 Index. Performance since the strategy change has been solid, with ROUS outperforming the iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF by 12.52% and keeping pace with more popular peers like VTV.

ROUS: Hartford's Large-Cap Value ETF Is Well Designed And Well Balanced

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Evidence has shown that many investors miss out on returns by trying to time the market. It's particularly hard to predict which factors will win, making it important for portfolios to get balanced exposure across multiple diversified return drivers.

Why Multifactor ETFs Deserve a Core Equity Allocation

As U.S. Treasury yields decline, investors may want to consider a defensive value equity allocation. Many investors limited their equity exposure in recent months, comfortable with the yields offered by fixed income investments and looking to minimize downside risk.

Look to ROUS for Defensive Value Equity Exposure

Many investors may be surprised to see how concentrated their exposure to the broader market really is. While investing in the broader U.S. market – a collection of companies based on size — seems like it should offer balanced exposure, it may actually introduce significant concentration risk to portfolios.

Why It's Important to Mitigate Concentration Risk

Hartford Funds' disciplined U.S. equity ETF offers attractive dividends while serving as a style-pure core ETF. Dividend stocks can help enhance total returns, particularly in down or volatile markets.

Under the Hood of Hartford Funds' Style-Pure Core ETF

Hartford Funds' defensive value ETF is rallying alongside the broader market, highlighting the power of a multifactor strategy. The recent rally of the Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF (ROUS) demonstrates that it's possible to limit downside risk but maintain upside potential.

Defensive Value ETF ‘ROUS' Rallies Alongside Broader Market

Major U.S. stock market benchmarks declined for the third consecutive month in October. U.S. equities struggled last month due to volatile and increasing bond yields, third-quarter earnings reports, and geopolitical conflict.

This Defensive Value ETF Could Limit Losses

A multifactor ETF may be the solution for investors who want to maintain equity exposure but limit downside risk. As volatility picked up in global equities in October, investors should consider November could be another volatile month on Wall Street.

Limit Downside Risk With a Multifactor ETF

Hartford Funds' defensive value ETF is outpacing the benchmark as volatility in the market is on the rise. The Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF (ROUS) is helping to mitigate losses in the growing volatility environment.

Defensive Value ETF ‘ROUS' Outpaces IWD as Volatility Grows

Growing volatility in U.S. equities is sending investors searching for ways to safeguard portfolio gains, such as allocating to a multifactor ETF. Volatility increased on global equity markets in the past month, as the VIX hit its highest in nearly seven months on Friday.

Using a Multifactor ETF to Navigate Growing Volatility

Many advisors expect market volatility to increase soon, creating uncertainty around how to capture gains while preparing for a recession. Advisors understand that even though the U.S. has not yet fallen into a recession, the economy is not out of the woods.

Participate in the Equity Rally While Preparing for a Recession

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Investors can use multifactor ETFs to safeguard portfolio gains achieved year to date. U.S. equities fell sharply last month, ending the third quarter in the red.

Use Multifactor ETFs to Position Defensively and Protect Gains

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Tech stocks are lagging the broader market this month, signaling potential strength for value stocks. September to date, the technology sector is lagging the S&P 500 by the most for a month since November 2018, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Value Stocks Look Compelling as Tech Sector Slumps

Stocks have largely held steady over the past month, but the market saw higher volatility on Friday. The past month has seen very low volatility, at levels not seen since before the COVID-19 crash in 2020.

It's Time to Prepare Client Portfolios for Higher Volatility

U.S. equities stumbled in August, but investors in multifactor ETFs may have been able to protect achieved gains and limit losses. The benchmark Russell 1000 fell 1.5% last month, while its value-tilted sister index the Russell 1000 Value slumped 2.4%.

Multifactor ETFs Helped Protect Gains Last Month

History suggests value stocks will continue to be well positioned in the current economic environment. The current economic environment is characterized by above-average inflation and widening market breadth.

Why Value Stocks Are Still Well Positioned

While cap-weighted ETFs can introduce unintended risks to portfolios, multifactor ETFs can help reduce exposure to certain risks. Many investors look to top-heavy, growth-oriented indexes such as the S&P 500 to get exposure to the U.S. market.

Advisors Can Use Multifactor ETFs to Reduce Volatility

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Many investors have misconceptions about multifactor ETFs, which can serve a powerful role in portfolios. Multifactor ETFs target desired return-enhancing factors and reduce exposure to unrewarded risk exposures.

2 Things Investors Get Wrong About Multifactor ETFs

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A multifactor ETF has the potential to generate attractive returns and reduce volatility compared to traditional cap-weighted funds. The Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF (ROUS) is designed to provide equity exposure to the U.S. market with potentially less volatility over a complete market cycle.

How Does Multifactor ROUS Stack Up Against IWB?

Despite growth stocks' recent rally, many advisors are still increasing allocations to value stocks. With recent significant market turbulence and attractive yields in fixed income, many clients are hesitant to get back into equities.

Advisors Plan to Allocate More to Value Stocks, Survey Shows

On the surface, the Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF (ROUS) and the Hartford Disciplined US Equity ETF (HDUS) may sound very similar. While both funds provide exposure to the U.S. equity market, the funds have two unique use cases.

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