iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF
QUAL

$176.94

0.04%

Market Cap: $45.5B

0

Funds holding %

of 6,710 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

211% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $3.88M | Put options by funds: $1.25M

70% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 609 | Existing positions reduced: 359

35% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 115 | Existing positions closed: 85

3% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 222 [Q1] → 228 (+6) [Q2]

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 1,213 [Q1] → 1,243 (+30) [Q2]

2.37% more ownership

Funds ownership: 88.41% [Q1] → 90.78% (+2.37%) [Q2]

5% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $37.8B [Q1] → $39.5B (+$1.74B) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for QUAL.

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 6 articles about QUAL published over the past 30 days

QUAL: Performing As Predicted, Staying Bullish

The iShares MSCI Quality Factor ETF has delivered compelling returns since our latest coverage. Regression analysis and economic indicators suggest the QUAL ETF will deliver additional gains in late 2024 and early 2025. I believe the ETF's constituency has impressive growth and residual value metrics, likely phasing valuation risk out of the equation.

QUAL: Performing As Predicted, Staying Bullish

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ETFs in Focus Amid September's Market Storm Possibilities

The "September Effect" adds to the volatility already present in the market, increasing the need for investors to adopt a cautious approach when maintaining their portfolios.

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5 ETF Strategies to Survive a Historically Weak September

Wall Street falters at the start of September. The weak trend is likely to continue, given that September is one of the market's historically worst months.

5 ETF Strategies to Survive a Historically Weak September

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5 Best Top-Ranked ETFs of August With Room for More Upside

Investors may consider betting on top-ranked ETFs that emerged as winners in August to tap the ongoing trend.

5 Best Top-Ranked ETFs of August With Room for More Upside

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Is iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market, the iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 07/16/2013.

Is iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) a Strong ETF Right Now?

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5 Quality ETFs to Bet on Amid Volatile Markets

Quality stocks possess a sustainable competitive advantage and demonstrate consistent growth, profitability and operational excellence over time.

5 Quality ETFs to Bet on Amid Volatile Markets

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ETFs to Secure Your Portfolio Amid Uncertain Market Conditions

With the markets recently experiencing a sharp sell-off which may have dampened investor confidence, increasing bets that the U.S. economy may slip into a recession increases the need to safeguard investor portfolios with defensive bets.

ETFs to Secure Your Portfolio Amid Uncertain Market Conditions

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5 Safe ETF Zones to Invest in Amid Rekindled Recession Fears

Recession fears gripped Wall Street after a downbeat U.S. job report sparked huge selling across stocks. The extensive sell-off has prompted investors to reassess their portfolios, leading to higher demand for safe and defensive assets.

5 Safe ETF Zones to Invest in Amid Rekindled Recession Fears

QUAL: Underweighting Quality

The iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) offers exposure to stocks based on quality ratings. QUAL slightly outperforms the S&P500, but has underwhelming results compared to expectations and experiences larger drawdowns. SPHQ is a preferred alternative.

QUAL: Underweighting Quality

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