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Weekly Report: what happened at VTWO last week (0415-0419)?

AVUV: The One Actively Managed Fund That I Like

Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF has significantly outperformed the Russell 2000 and its associated sub-indices. It has also marginally outperform the S&P 500. The majority of AVUV's outperformance occurs in the months of May to August. It offers diversification benefits to investors with a bullish view on small caps. The Russell 2000 has a negative return of 5% this year.

Weekly Report: what happened at VTWO last week (0408-0412)?

Why We Won't See A Recession In 2024

The jobs market is unlikely to lead to a recession in 2024. Wage growth continues to trend lower, while a spike in unemployment that would trigger a recession appears unlikely from here. The labour market is cooling, but is expected to begin to tighten in the coming years. The decline in wage growth has been caused by a lack of labour supply.

Noteworthy ETF Inflows: VTWO, ELF, SSD, FN

IWM A Bargain As The S&P 500's P/E Hits 21x

IShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) is still a buy based on valuation and its diversified exposure. Small caps have been relatively weak in 2024. The first Fed rate cut is often a bullish catalyst for small caps. The SPX sells for 21 times forward operating earnings estimates.

Weekly Report: what happened at VTWO last week (0401-0405)?

U.S. Economic Review And Outlook Q1 2024