The "ballast" pick for capital-preservation investors: 5 core U.S. stock ETFs with low volatility, ideal for long-term allocation

For investors who prioritize principal safety and steady returns, U.S. stock ETFs make an excellent core holding for parking funds. Bitget rToken supports the following 5 core ETFs known for their stability, ideal for long-term holding and worry-free income:

• rQQQI (Nasdaq-100 Income ETF) — A defensive version of QQQ that uses a covered call strategy to lock in gains during tech stock rallies while cushioning downside risk. Its volatility is far lower than QQQ's, and it offers stable monthly dividends, making it ideal for investors seeking tech exposure with a low risk appetite.

• rQQQ (Nasdaq-100 Index ETF) — Although growth-focused, as a diversified basket of leading tech stocks, its exposure to single-stock volatility is well smoothed out, making it a core choice for long-term auto-invest strategies across market cycles.

• rJEPI (JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, please stay tuned for next week's new launch.) — A benchmark for low-volatility strategies, with holdings skewed toward defensive value stocks, layered with an options income strategy. Its annualized volatility is only about 10%, well below the SP 500, while still delivering a stable 7-10% annualized dividend yield even in choppy markets, making it the top "ballast" pick for conservative, income-focused capital.

• rIVV (iShares Core SP 500 ETF) — One of the world's most stable broad-market index ETFs, covering 500 leading U.S. companies across all industries, with low management fees. Historically, every rolling 5-year period has delivered positive returns, making it a true "set-and-forget" holding.

• rHDV (iShares Core High Dividend ETF, please stay tuned for next week's new launch.) — A curated selection of blue-chip stocks with the most stable dividend records and healthiest financials, offering an annualized dividend yield of about 3-4% and strong downside protection. It's well suited for conservative investors seeking long-term, stable cash flow.

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