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Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF (RTM)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/12/2025: RTM (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 5 days. Profits (0.70%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -2.88% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/12/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.13 | 52 Weeks Range 26.49 - 37.24 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 26.49 - 37.24 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The Invesco S&P 500u00ae Equal Weight Materials ETF (RTM) seeks to track the investment results of the S&P 500u00ae Equal Weight Materials Index, which is composed of the materials companies in the S&P 500u00ae Index, weighted equally. The fund employs a full replication strategy to achieve its investment objective.
Reputation and Reliability
Invesco is a well-established global investment management firm with a strong reputation and a long track record of providing diverse ETF products.
Management Expertise
Invesco has a dedicated team of experienced portfolio managers and analysts responsible for managing its ETF offerings.
Investment Objective
Goal
The ETF seeks to track the investment results (before fees and expenses) of the S&P 500u00ae Equal Weight Materials Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF aims to track the S&P 500u00ae Equal Weight Materials Index, which equally weights the materials sector companies within the S&P 500.
Composition The ETF holds stocks of companies in the materials sector, including chemicals, construction materials, containers & packaging, and metals & mining, all equally weighted.
Market Position
Market Share: RTM holds a notable, but not dominant, market share within the equal-weighted materials ETF segment.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 283445095.64
Competitors
Key Competitors
- Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB)
- Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW)
- iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM)
Competitive Landscape
The materials ETF market is dominated by a few major players like XLB and VAW. RTM's equal-weighting strategy differentiates it, potentially offering diversification benefits compared to market-cap weighted competitors. However, it may underperform during periods of concentrated leadership within the materials sector and will have higher transaction costs for rebalancing.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data needs to be sourced from financial data providers for accurate numerical representation.
Benchmark Comparison: Benchmark comparison needs to be sourced from financial data providers for accurate numerical representation.
Expense Ratio: 0.4
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The ETF's average trading volume is moderate, providing sufficient liquidity for most investors.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is typically tight, reflecting its relatively liquid nature.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic growth, infrastructure spending, commodity prices, and regulatory changes affecting the materials sector are key factors influencing the ETF's performance.
Growth Trajectory
The ETF's growth trajectory is tied to the overall health of the materials sector, global economic conditions, and the demand for raw materials.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
RTM's key advantage is its equal-weighting strategy, which provides broader diversification across the materials sector compared to market-cap weighted ETFs. This approach mitigates concentration risk and can potentially capture gains from smaller, growing companies within the sector. The fund offers targeted exposure to the materials sector with a focus on equal representation and reduces the influence of the largest market cap names. However this equal-weighting strategy leads to higher turnover and transaction costs.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
The ETF's volatility is generally moderate, reflecting the inherent volatility of the materials sector and commodity prices.
Market Risk
The ETF is exposed to market risk, sector-specific risk related to the materials industry, and commodity price fluctuations.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ETF is suitable for investors seeking targeted exposure to the materials sector with a preference for equal weighting. It is suitable for investors who believe equal weighting will lead to better outcomes than market cap weighting.
Market Risk
The ETF is suitable for both long-term investors and active traders seeking to express a view on the materials sector, but it is not best for passive investors seeking to minimize tracking error with the S&P 500.
Summary
The Invesco S&P 500u00ae Equal Weight Materials ETF (RTM) offers a differentiated approach to investing in the materials sector by equally weighting its holdings. This strategy provides broader diversification and reduces concentration risk compared to market-cap weighted alternatives. While the expense ratio is reasonable and the liquidity is sufficient, the ETF's performance is subject to sector-specific risks and commodity price fluctuations. It is ideal for investors seeking targeted, diversified exposure to the materials sector through an equal-weighting methodology and are willing to accept higher transaction costs for rebalancing.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Invesco website
- ETF.com
- Morningstar
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual circumstances and consultation with a qualified financial advisor.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF
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The fund generally will invest at least 90% of its total assets in securities that comprise the underlying index. The underlying index is composed of all of the components of the S&P 500® Materials Index, an index that contains the common stocks of all companies included in the S&P 500® Index that are classified as members of the materials sector, as defined according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS).
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