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Instead of adding even more defensive funds...

edited February 2013 in Off-Topic
SPLV
Have been watching this ETF and USMV.
Here's a chart comparing SPLV, BOND, and S&P 500 index -

http://stockcharts.com/freecharts/perf.php?SPLV,$SPX,BOND

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  • I own SPLV and use it along with SCHD, another dividend paying ETF.
  • ron,
    Yes, SCHD looks very similar.
    I'm just thinking that these low-volatility options are a simple idea
    to quiet the market noise a bit... for some of the more jittery investors.
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