Why a “Low Volatility” Strategy Works Over Time

Protecting your portfolios is important – but so is capturing growth. When markets enter a volatile period, how should investors balance the risk-reward tradeoff? In this episode, Danielle Neziol and Chris Heakes discuss an innovative factor-based strategy known as Low Volatility that only invests in companies with low beta values. Listen in as our experts look under the hood of BMO’s custom suite of low volatility ETFs, and see which investment product is right for you. Danielle Neziol is a Product Specialist at BMO Global Asset Management. She is joined on the podcast by Chris Heakes, ETF Strategist and Portfolio Manager, BMO Global Asset Management. Related ETFs: BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (Ticker: ZLB) BMO Low Volatility US Equity ETF (Ticker: ZLU) BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF (Ticker: ZLI) BMO Low Volatility Emerging Markets Equity ETF (Ticker: ZLE)   Disclosures: The viewpoints expressed by the Portfolio Manager represent their assessment of the markets at the time of publication. Those views are subject to change without notice at any time without any kind of notice. The information contained herein is not, and should not be construed as, investment, tax or legal advice to any party. Investments should be evaluated relative to the individual’s investment objectives and professional advice should be obtained with respect to any circumstance. Any statement that necessarily depends on future events may be a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in exchange traded funds. Please read the ETF Facts or prospectus before investing. Exchange traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. For a summary of the risks of an investment in the BMO ETFs, please see the specific risks set out in the prospectus. BMO ETFs trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value and may trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase the risk of loss. Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination. BMO ETFs are managed by BMO Asset Management Inc., which is an investment fund manager and a portfolio manager, and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal. BMO Global Asset Management is a brand name that comprises BMO Asset Management Inc. and BMO Investments Inc. ®/™Registered trade-marks/trade-mark of Bank of Montreal, used under licence.