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Quality not Quantity- Large Cap Value ETFs

With so much information coming for everywhere, whom do you trust? Sheesh! Do you buy, sell or hold? What do you buy, sell or hold? Do you run for cover every time the market retreats 100 to 200 points, or do you just throw in the towel and go to high quality bonds. Well, you could lose lot of money in bonds also. Or, you could do like legendary investor Warren Buffet, buy value and stick with the investment as long as the value fundamentals of that investment stays constant over the next five years.

One thing is for sure, if you stick to quality and value in this market you may still emerge unscathed. Here is a list of five large-cap value ETFs that deserves a second look. These five large cap value ETFs are about the same in performance, price, return, risks, portfolio holdings, fees and management.

1. Vanguard Value ETF (NYSE ARCA:VTV)
2. Diamonds Trust ETF (NYSE ARCA:DIA)
3. iShares Russell 100 Value(NYSE:IWD)
4. SPDR Dow Jones ETF(NYSE:ELV)
5. iShares NYSE 100 Index ETF(NYSE:NY)

If you are interested in trading or buying any of these funds and would like a prospectus or have a question concerning any of theses funds, call me for a free no cost consultation at 770-572-2715. Please note: You should seek professional advice before implementing any of the strategies discussed herein, since: (1) The strategies are general in nature and will not apply to every situation; (2) Other opportunities may be better suited to your particular needs; and (3) The rules and regulations are constantly changing.

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