From the Field
Searching for stability in uncertain markets with a hedged equity ETF
The T. Rowe Price Hedged Equity ETF uses a dynamic, multi-strategy approach to maximize potential returns while managing possible risks.
Sean McWilliams, Portfolio Manager, Hedged Equity Strategy
Christopher Murphy, CIMA®, Head of ETF Specialists
Key Insights
  • Steep investment drawdowns typically require larger subsequent returns to recover losses, which can be particularly challenging for investors nearing or entering retirement in uncertain market conditions.
  • Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have started to move beyond passive and fundamental active strategies to include strategies aimed at income generation, risk mitigation, and structured market participation.
  • Hedged equity ETFs seek to balance growth potential with risk reduction by incorporating dynamic hedging strategies, offering investors the potential for moderate risk mitigation while maintaining some exposure to equity market returns.
  • By investing in a basket of risk-mitigating strategies, the T. Rowe Price Hedged Equity ETF seeks to capture most of the return of the U.S. large-cap equity market while delivering a lower risk profile, especially during significant equity market downturns.

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THEQ - The fund is subject to the risks of the performance and execution of the investment programs of its underlying funds. The fund does not control the investments, investment program, or investment policies of the underlying funds. As a result, the underlying funds may implement their investment strategies in a manner not anticipated by the fund causing the fund to reduce or eliminate its investment. Poor security selection by an underlying fund could cause the value of the underlying fund to decrease, which in turn could cause the fund to underperform.  Securities issued by large-cap companies tend to be less volatile than securities issued by small- and mid-cap companies. However, large-cap companies may not be able to attain the high growth rates of successful small- and mid-cap companies, especially during strong economic periods, and may be unable to respond as quickly to competitive challenges. The use of derivatives exposes the fund to additional volatility and potential losses. A derivative involves risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the assets on which the derivative is based, including liquidity risk, valuation risk, correlation risk, market risk, interest rate risk, leverage risk, counterparty and credit risk, operational risk, management risk, legal risk, and regulatory risk.

TSPA - Issuers in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic or market events, making the fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly. As a nondiversified fund, the fund has the ability to invest a larger percentage of its assets in the securities of a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, poor performance by a single issuer could adversely affect fund performance more than if the fund were invested in a larger number of issuers

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Important Information

Consider the investment objectives, risk, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus, or if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, call 1-800-638-7890 or visit troweprice.com. Read it carefully.

This material is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investment advice or a recommendation to take any particular investment action.

The views contained herein are those of the authors as of April 2025 and are subject to change without notice; these views may differ from those of other T. Rowe Price associates.

This information is not intended to reflect a current or past recommendation concerning investments, investment strategies, or account types, advice of any kind, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities or investment services. The opinions and commentary provided do not take into account the investment objectives or financial situation of any particular investor or class of investor. Please consider your own circumstances before making an investment decision.

Information contained herein is based upon sources we consider to be reliable; we do not, however, guarantee its accuracy.

Risk Considerations:

All investments are subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal.

THEQ - The fund is subject to the risks of the performance and execution of the investment programs of its underlying funds. The fund does not control the investments, investment program, or investment policies of the underlying funds. As a result, the underlying funds may implement their investment strategies in a manner not anticipated by the fund causing the fund to reduce or eliminate its investment. Poor security selection by an underlying fund could cause the value of the underlying fund to decrease, which in turn could cause the fund to underperform.  Securities issued by large-cap companies tend to be less volatile than securities issued by small- and mid-cap companies. However, large-cap companies may not be able to attain the high growth rates of successful small- and mid-cap companies, especially during strong economic periods, and may be unable to respond as quickly to competitive challenges. The use of derivatives exposes the fund to additional volatility and potential losses. A derivative involves risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the assets on which the derivative is based, including liquidity risk, valuation risk, correlation risk, market risk, interest rate risk, leverage risk, counterparty and credit risk, operational risk, management risk, legal risk, and regulatory risk.

TSPA - Issuers in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic or market events, making the fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly. As a nondiversified fund, the fund has the ability to invest a larger percentage of its assets in the securities of a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, poor performance by a single issuer could adversely affect fund performance more than if the fund were invested in a larger number of issuers

T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc., distributor.

© 2025 T. Rowe Price. All Rights Reserved. T. ROWE PRICE, INVEST WITH CONFIDENCE, the Bighorn Sheep design, and related indicators (see troweprice.com/ip) are trademarks of T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

202505-4495007

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