Positioning portfolios across size, style, and market cycles

U.S. equity continues to play an important role in diversified portfolios. To provide concise insights on this topic, FTSE Russell partnered with @vanguard to create a video series exploring how Russell U.S. Index-based ETFs can help investors gain diversified exposure and navigate changing market conditions. Watch the first episode as part of the FTSE Russell Convenes Funds & ETF Series and discover how Russell US Index-based ETFs can help investors build diversified US equity exposure and position portfolios across size, style, and changing market conditions. Guest: David Hsu, Head of Index Equity and ETF Product Specialism, Vanguard Host: Cyril Bosch, Senior Product Manager, Equity and Multi-Asset, EMEA at FTSE Russell 0:00 Introduction 1:22 The importance of benchmark construction in ETFs 2:55 Core vs targeted ETF allocations 06:20 Building portfolios with the Russell framework 09:34 Diversifying beyond mega-cap tech 13:16 Growth vs value 17:00 The Role of Russell 2000 ETFs 20:22 How to choose a Russell ETF 22:48 What Drives ETF performance behind the scenes? 24:38 Biggest opportunities for investors using Russell U.S. ETFs Watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs_YjOh3pCYhWYxTL8mrJHDXck6LrXRy4 To listen on your preferred podcast platform go to https://pod.link/1702474602 Subscribe now for more videos like this one @LSEGplc If you have any questions about this episode, financial markets or the economy, please leave us a comment or email [email protected]. Follow FTSE Russell: https://twitter.com/ftserussell https://www.linkedin.com/company/ftse/ LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a diversified international markets infrastructure business —earning our clients’ trust for over 300 years. That legacy of customer-focused excellence ensures that you can rely on our expertise in capital formation, intellectual property and risk and balance sheet management. As global leaders in financial indexing, benchmarking and analytic services, we offer unrivalled access to international capital markets. Our high-performance technology solutions enable companies worldwide to access funds for growth and development. And with our Data & Analytics, Capital Markets and Post Trade divisions, we provide a comprehensive, integrated suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services that help our customers pursue—and achieve—their ambitions. That’s how we make a difference— ensuring people can meet their potential—worldwide. Follow us on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/london-stock-exchange-group) and Twitter (@LSEGplc). #FTSERussellConvenes #Funds&ETFs