Should iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (USMV) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (USMV), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on October 18, 2011. The fund is sponsored by Blackrock. It has amassed assets over $23.23 billion, making it one of the largest ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market. Why Large Cap Blend Large cap companies typically have a market capitalization above $10 billion. They tend to be stable companies with predictable cash flows and are usually less volatile than mid and small cap companies.