iShares Edge S&P 500 Minimum Volatility ETF

The iShares Edge S&P 500 Minimum Volatility ETF is an exchange-traded fund designed to track the performance of the S&P 500 Minimum Volatility Index. This index is constructed to include U.S. large-cap companies from the S&P 500 with the lowest historical volatility, offering investors exposure to stocks that have demonstrated more stable price movements compared to the broader market. By focusing on lower-volatility equities, the fund aims to help mitigate the ups and downs typically experienced by investors during periods of heightened market stress. The ETF employs a physical replication strategy, holding a representative sample of the underlying index constituents. With a total expense ratio of 0.20% per annum and accumulating structure, all dividends are reinvested back into the fund, further enhancing its compounding potential. The iShares Edge S&P 500 Minimum Volatility ETF serves as a strategic tool for those seeking diversified access to the U.S. equity market with an emphasis on risk reduction, making it a notable component within the universe of factor-based investment products.