Q2 was a difficult quarter for equities causing a performance differential from the Syntax Stratified Large Cap (SSPY) ETF against the tech-heavy S&P 500 Index. Stratified Weight seeks to diversify across sectors and sub-sectors to prevent one sector, industry, or company from becoming overconcentrated in the portfolio.
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SSPY returned 3.76% in Q2 2023 versus the S&P 500 Index that returned 8.74%. SSPY’s Stratified Weight seeks to diversify across sectors and sub-sectors to prevent one sector, industry, or company from becoming overconcentrated in the portfolio.
SSPY returned 3.00% in Q1 2023 versus the S&P 500 Index that returned 7.50%. SSPY’s Stratified Weight seeks to diversify across sectors and sub-sectors to prevent one sector, industry, or company from becoming overconcentrated in the portfolio.
The Syntax Stratified Large Cap (SSPY) ETF outperforms the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index, with a challenging quarter against the tech-heavy S&P 500 Index. Apple and Microsoft’s large concentration in the S&P 500 Index drive its outperformance and pose a challenge to investors looking for diversified exposure to the U.S. equity market.
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