ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF — News

Electrification ETFs, commodities, and the line between investing and speculation were at the center of this week's ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Paul Baiocchi, head of fund sales and strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors, and Dave Nadig of ETF.com.

etftrends.com - 2026-07-22 14:23:07

The Q2 earnings season is still in its early days, but it's already handing us a reality check: growth is broadening out. These conditions are putting one tried-and-tested segment of smart beta ETFs, the equal-weighted strategies, into sharp focus.

etftrends.com - 2026-07-22 08:21:47

The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) was launched on July 7, 2009, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.

zacks.com - 2026-07-20 07:22:16

The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) made its debut on 07/07/2009, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.

zacks.com - 2026-07-17 07:59:24

Still bullish on AI? Here's how ETFs can help you stay invested without overloading on tech.

zacks.com - 2026-07-10 11:41:13

The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL), finished June down just 0.10%, easily outpacing the S&P 500's 1.0% drop for the month. Key Takeaways: EQL's underlying index fell just 0.10% in June, versus the S&P 500's 1.0% drop.

etftrends.com - 2026-07-06 14:12:53

The SpaceX IPO and its ripple effects across the ETF landscape were front and center on this week's ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Zeno Mercer, head of robotics and AI research at VettaFi, and Paul Baiocchi, head of fund sales and strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors.

etftrends.com - 2026-06-25 11:31:44

Markets remain volatile, but rising forecasts suggest opportunities for long-term ETF investors.

zacks.com - 2026-06-24 12:16:08

Advisors searching for diversification from a concentrated S&P 500 Index often reach for equal-weight strategies. However, a new report argues that all equal-weight approaches are not interchangeable.

etftrends.com - 2026-06-15 08:33:58

Markets rally on ceasefire hopes, but should investors chase the headlines? ETFs can offer a balanced approach in a headline-driven market.

zacks.com - 2026-06-12 11:06:07

Concentration risk is a growing pain point for portfolios globally. A recent Morningstar study shows that this trend is driven by the unprecedented scale of capital expenditures on artificial intelligence (AI) by tech leaders.

etftrends.com - 2026-06-08 13:44:13

AI is driving markets higher, but a handful of stocks are doing most of the heavy lifting. These ETFs offer a more balanced way to play the trend.

zacks.com - 2026-06-02 11:46:07

Alps Equal Sector Weight ETF provides simple, equal-weighted exposure to all 11 GICS sectors, aiming to reduce sector concentration risk. EQL has consistently underperformed the S&P 500 and leading sector ETFs over multiple timeframes, especially during tech-driven markets. With a 0.27% expense ratio, EQL is costlier than replicating its strategy directly via underlying Select Sector SPDR ETFs (0.08%).

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-02 02:07:08

The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) officially changes its underlying benchmark today, swapping out the NYSE Equal Sector Weight Index for the VettaFi Modelist Equal Weight Sector 500 Index (VFES500). Key Takeaways: EQL is switching to the VettaFi Modelist Equal Weight Sector 500 Index on June 1.

etftrends.com - 2026-06-01 08:50:04

The AI trade continues to power markets, but rising concentration risks and volatile sentiment are making diversification increasingly important. Staying diversified with ETFs may be the smartest long-term move.

zacks.com - 2026-05-20 10:50:23

Launched on July 7, 2009, the ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.

zacks.com - 2026-05-18 07:21:19

AI optimism and strong earnings are driving bullish S&P 500 targets as investors eye ETFs for long-term growth.

zacks.com - 2026-05-13 07:11:06

AI optimism and resilient earnings growth keep long-term optimism alive for U.S. equities. Discover ETFs to buy and hold for long-term growth.

zacks.com - 2026-05-12 13:01:36

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market, the ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 07/07/2009.

zacks.com - 2026-05-12 07:20:48

Elevated geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty are creating higher cross-asset volatility in 2026, driving sharp market rotations that expose concentration risks in traditional portfolios, according to ALPS Q2 2026 Market Themes to Watch. Key Takeaways: EQL attracted $65.52 million year-to-date, with equal sector weighting reducing concentration risk.

etftrends.com - 2026-05-07 17:27:43