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Intech S&P Large Cap Diversified Alpha ETF(LGDX)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LGDX
10/28/2026: LGDX (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Intech S&P Large Cap Diversified Alpha ETF (LGDX) provides exposure to large-cap U.S. equities while employing an active, rules-based quantitative model to seek excess returns. Its main strength lies in its disciplined, non-emotional approach to portfolio construction, aiming for 'diversification return' over a simple market-cap weighted index. It is best used as a core or core-plus equity holding for investors who favor systematic active strategies over passive tracking. Investors should be mindful of the higher expense ratio and potential performance drift compared to low-cost S&P 500 funds. Key factors to monitor include the fund's net-of-fee performance against the S&P 500 and its ability to maintain liquidity as an active, lower-AUM product.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | LGDX provides large-cap exposure but its quantitative strategy may not consistently capture momentum-driven growth phases. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | This fund is a fit while the model's signal remains positive, though it is not a pure-play momentum strategy. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The quantitative model is indifferent to traditional value metrics but may inadvertently tilt toward value through its rebalancing process. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Weak fit | Income generation is not the primary objective of this quantitative growth-oriented strategy. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While it seeks to manage volatility through diversification, it remains fully exposed to equity market risk. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors seeking core large-cap exposure with the potential for active outperformance via a systematic, disciplined quantitative approach.
Suitability
Best for long-term investors comfortable with active management costs who believe in the systematic quantitative process.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium | The fund's systematic rebalancing aims to mitigate excess volatility but cannot eliminate market-wide swings. |
| Market risk | High | As an equity fund, it is fully susceptible to systemic declines in the U.S. large-cap market. |
| Concentration | Low | The fund maintains broad diversification across the S&P 500, limiting single-stock concentration risk. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | Active management entails higher expenses and the potential for performance divergence from the passive benchmark. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Lower average daily volume compared to major ETFs may lead to higher execution costs. |
| Business/sector quality | Low | Exposure is restricted to high-quality large-cap companies within the S&P 500 universe. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
The fund employs risk-managed weighting, though its volatility profile remains closely linked to the underlying S&P 500 equities.
Market Risk
The primary risk is systematic equity market downturn, as the fund is fully invested in large-cap stocks.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market capitalization | S&P 500 Large-Cap Equities | 98.5 | The fund holds a broad array of large-cap U.S. stocks to provide core equity market exposure. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1.5 | A small cash position is maintained for liquidity and operational requirements. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 15.01% | Avg. Invested days 75 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/28/2026 |
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