How does the Smart Beta portfolio compare to Betterment's Core Portfolio?

The Smart Beta portfolio consists of Smart Beta ETFs that include stocks from companies screened for the four Smart Beta factors—value, high quality, strong momentum, and low volatility. You will still pay the regular Betterment management fee. The fees for the underlying funds are a bit more expensive, particularly at higher stock allocation levels. What is Betterment's affiliation with Goldman Sachs? We partner with Goldman Sachs Asset Management to bring you the Smart Beta portfolio option. ...

What is Goldman Sachs Smart Beta portfolio?

The Goldman Sachs Smart Beta Portfolio strategy invests in stocks and bonds that have specific characteristics. The strategy favors stocks based on four well-established drivers of performance, often referred to as factors. The factors are: Good value Strong momentum High quality Low volatility The Goldman Sachs Smart Beta portfolio has 101 portfolio variations, ranging from 0% stocks to 100% stocks in 1% increments. Learn more about our portfolio construction strategy.

Goldman Sachs Smart Beta

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The Smart Beta portfolio consists of Smart Beta ETFs that include stocks from companies screened for the four Smart Beta factors—value, high quality, strong momentum, and low volatility. You will still pay the regular Betterment management fee. The fees for the underlying funds are a bit more expensive, particularly at higher stock allocation levels. What is Betterment's affiliation with Goldman Sachs? We partner with Goldman Sachs Asset Management to bring you the Smart Beta portfolio option. ...
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The Goldman Sachs Smart Beta Portfolio strategy invests in stocks and bonds that have specific characteristics. The strategy favors stocks based on four well-established drivers of performance, often referred to as factors. The factors are: Good value Strong momentum High quality Low volatility The Goldman Sachs Smart Beta portfolio has 101 portfolio variations, ranging from 0% stocks to 100% stocks in 1% increments. Learn more about our portfolio construction strategy.
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