Equal Sector Weight Strategy Tops S&P 500 by 5% This Year

The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) has posted a 5.92% gain so far this year, while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) has managed just a 0.89% year-to-date gain, according to ETF Database. Key Takeaways: EQL has gained 5.92% year-to-date compared to SPY's 0.89% return as equal weighting captures broader market strength.