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Are you an investor using the low volatility approach in today’s environment?
In this episode, Christopher Huemmer, senior investment strategist at FlexShares to discusses how to use low volatility strategies as a way to seek to offer some level of downside protection while delivering potential upside participation to stay exposed to the equity markets.
In this episode you will learn:
- The low volatility factor and why some investors find it as an attractive way to invest
- Why low volatility exists and its trend
- What investors need to know about low volatility investing
- Using quality in addition to the low volatility investment approach
Listen as Chris shares insight into investing with the low volatility approach!
Resources: FlexShares | Chris Huemmer on LinkedIn
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