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Smart Beta Compass

Our Q4 Smart Beta Compass on equity markets, analyses Q3 equity performance, flows, and investor behaviour — and explores the outperforming factor strategies.

Smart Beta outlook Key Q4 investor considerations

  • Divergence: market performance is splitting. US equities are rebounding, Europe demands focus on defence.
  • Make Earnings Great Again: focus on Quality and Dividend Aristocrats.
  • Improving fundamentals and valuations support small-cap exposure.

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About the Smart Beta Compass

State Street Investment Management has identified the key considerations for investors in the coming quarter, and how markets can be navigated using SPDR® ETFs.