Leuthold Group Introduces Select Industries ETF, Focus On Companies Ready To Outperform

The Leuthold Group just gave investors something new to talk about with the launch of its latest ETF, the Leuthold Select Industries ETF LST. This ETF is the result of an evolution of the Leuthold Select Industries Fund, a mutual fund of more than 20 years that covers everything from small-cap up-and-comers to well-established bigwigs.

Instead of sticking to broad sectors, the fund zeroes in on specific industry groups — about 120. The idea? Find those pockets of the market where companies are poised to outperform.

"With LST, equity investors who want exposure to a longstanding, proven investment discipline — coupled with the lower cost, operational ease and tax benefits of an ETF — will have that opportunity," said Leuthold CIO Doug Ramsey. "We've been pleased with the performance and market reception of LCR, so it was a natural progression to convert Select Industries to an ETF."

This isn't the Leuthold Group's first time in the ETF space. Their Leuthold Core ETF LCR has become popular, blending equity and fixed-income assets. The ETF has more than $80 million in assets under management and a five-star Morningstar rating from the Leuthold Select Industries Fund.

The Leuthold Select Industries ETF comes with a net expense ratio of 0.65%, thanks to a fee waiver. That's a reasonable deal for a fund offering this level of specialization. With markets expected to broaden their growth across sectors in 2025, the ETF is expected to benefit from focusing on advantageous industries.

The ETF is ideal for investors looking to grow their money over the long term. It is actively managed and has exposure to a broad mix of U.S.-traded equities.

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