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Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF(SPHD)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SPHD
09/28/2026: SPHD (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
SPHD provides targeted exposure to 50 low-volatility, high-dividend stocks from the S&P 500, offering a defensive income strategy. Its main strengths include a disciplined rules-based methodology and strong historical stability during market downturns. The fund is ideal for income-focused, risk-averse investors seeking to reduce portfolio swings, though it may lag during aggressive bull market rallies. Key risks include sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations and potential underperformance in growth-driven markets. Investors should monitor the sector allocation, particularly in defensive industries, and ensure the fund's yield profile continues to meet their income objectives.
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 | Weak fit | This fund prioritizes income and stability over capital appreciation, making it unsuitable for growth-focused portfolios. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The fund's tendency to hold value-oriented, defensive stocks often clashes with momentum strategies. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The methodology naturally tilts toward value stocks, making it a great match for value-oriented investors. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Strong fit | The focus on high-dividend yields makes it an excellent choice for income-seeking investors. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | The low-volatility component helps reduce overall portfolio swings, appealing to risk-averse investors. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Long-term investors focused on income generation and risk management, particularly those nearing or in retirement.
Suitability
Best suited for passive, long-term investors looking for a core dividend income component rather than active traders.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium | While designed to be low volatility, the fund remains subject to market-wide equity risk. |
| Market risk | Medium / high | As an equity fund, it is fully exposed to general stock market movements. |
| Concentration | Medium | The sector-specific focus can lead to temporary concentration risks based on index rebalancing. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | The fund generally tracks its benchmark index with high fidelity and reasonable costs. |
| Liquidity | Low | The underlying assets are highly liquid, posing minimal redemption risk. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | The fund depends on the health of traditional industries, which may face cyclical headwinds. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
SPHD generally exhibits lower beta relative to the S&P 500, successfully dampening extreme swings.
Market Risk
The fund is subject to systematic equity risk; in a market-wide crash, defensive stocks may still decline, albeit potentially less than growth stocks.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Utilities | 20 | Utilities provide defensive stability and consistent dividends, which are central to the fund's low-volatility mandate. |
| Sector | Financials | 18 | Financial stocks are often included for their dividend yield contribution within the S&P 500 universe. |
| Sector | Consumer Staples | 15 | Consumer staples offer steady cash flows and lower price fluctuations, supporting the fund's defensive tilt. |
| Sector | Real Estate | 12 | Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are held for their income-generating properties. |
| Sector | Other Sectors | 35 | A blend of remaining S&P 500 sectors that meet the index's specific yield and volatility requirements. |
Price Behavior
Steady Uptrend
The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 19.77% | Avg. Invested days 64 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Sep 29, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $3.24B |
| Issuer | Invesco |
| Expense Ratio | 0.3% |
| Distribution Yield | 4.66% |
| Inception | Oct 18, 2012 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +5.84% |
| 1 Year | +5.85% |
| 3 Year | +11.72% |
| 5 Year | +7.02% |
| 10 Year | +6.64% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 11.23% |
| 3Y Volatility | 12.19% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 0.7 |
Ratings
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Morningstar Rating | ★★★★★ |
| Sustainability Rating | 3 / 5 |
| Benchmark | S&P 500 TR USD |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Mid Cap | 59.71% |
| Large Cap | 24.22% |
| Small Cap | 15.24% |
| Mega Cap | 0.11% |
| Micro Cap | 0.00% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 19.67% |
| Consumer Defensive | 18.75% |
| Utilities | 13.57% |
| Financial Services | 12.74% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Portfolio P/E | 14.06x |
| Portfolio P/B | 1.91x |
| Portfolio P/S | 1.96x |
| Holdings Turnover | 0.0% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Pfizer | 3.71% |
| Verizon Communications | 3.42% |
| General Mills | 3.06% |
| The Kraft Heinz | 2.98% |
| AT&T | 2.87% |
Upturn AI Summary
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