WEBs Says 8 of 11 Sector ETFs Posted Gains in Year 1 as Volatility Tested Strategy
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Updated · GlobeNewswire · Jul 27
WEBs Says 8 of 11 Sector ETFs Posted Gains in Year 1 as Volatility Tested Strategy
2 articles · Updated · GlobeNewswire · Jul 27
Summary
WEBs Investments said 8 of its 11 Defined Volatility Sector ETFs delivered positive returns since their July 23, 2025 launch, marking the suite’s first anniversary after a year of sharp market swings.
The best performers were Energy at 60.91%, Technology at 51.10%, Health Care at 28.31% and Industrials at 20.34%, while Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary posted double-digit losses.
The funds use a rules-based process that raises equity exposure when realized volatility falls and shifts assets into U.S. Treasuries and cash equivalents when volatility rises, aiming to limit drawdowns without forcing taxable sales.
WEBs said the 11-fund suite extends its Defined Volatility lineup beyond broad-market products DVSP and DVQQ, with 5,000-share creation baskets and links to heavily traded sector ETFs intended to support liquidity in stressed markets.
The firm’s next focus is advisor education and showing how the strategy performs across a full market cycle, as it argues volatility management is becoming a more permanent portfolio need.