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An ETF For Quality Connoisseurs

Few investors intentionally look for ETFs that hold a plethora of stinky stocks, but it is reasonable to say nearly all investors that use ETFs want funds that are backed by strong holdings. Makes sense. After all, it is an equity-based ETF's underlying holdings that are the ultimate determinants of the fund's performance.Investors looking to dodge volatility while gaining exposure to a lineup chock full of high-quality names have no shortage of options among ETFs. One fund to consider is the unheralded PowerShares S&P 500 High Quality Portfolio (NYSE:SPHQ)."According to Sam Stovall, S&P Capital IQ Chief Investment Strategist, in 2013's 97 trading days through May 21, the S&P 500 rose or fell by 1% or more on a closing basis 10 times," said S&P Capital IQ in a new research note."Since then, in only 17 trading days through 6/14, the market chalked up 11 such days. Stovall notes that "volatility is a fact of life when investing in equities" as since 1960, the S&P 500 fell by 1% or more i...

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