QUAL
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF
📎 Investment Objective
The iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. large- and mid-capitalization stocks with high quality characteristics.
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Investment Summary
📎 Investment Objective
The iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. large- and mid-capitalization stocks with high quality characteristics.
🎯 Investment Strategy
The ETF uses a passively managed index-based approach, investing in stocks that have been identified as high quality based on three main fundamental variables: high return on equity, low earnings variability, and low debt-to-equity. The goal is to provide exposure to U.S. equities with potentially higher profitability and stability.
✨ Key Features
- Focuses on U.S. large- and mid-cap stocks with high quality characteristics
- Tracks the MSCI USA Sector Neutral Quality Index, which selects and weights stocks based on quality factors
- Aims to provide exposure to high-quality U.S. equities that may outperform the broader market over the long term
- Low expense ratio of 0.00%
⚠️ Primary Risks
- Market risk: The value of the ETF's holdings may decline due to general market and economic conditions
- Sector concentration risk: The ETF may be more susceptible to factors affecting a particular sector
- Quality factor risk: The quality factors used to select stocks may not perform as expected
- Tracking error risk: The ETF may not perfectly track its underlying index
👤 Best For
This ETF may be suitable for long-term investors seeking exposure to high-quality U.S. equities as part of a diversified portfolio. It may be particularly appealing to investors who value stability and profitability in their investments.
Top Holdings
| Rank | Ticker | Name | Weight | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NVDA | NVIDIA CORP | 7.77% | Information Technology |
| 2 | AAPL | APPLE INC | 7.39% | Information Technology |
| 3 | MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 6.18% | Information Technology |
| 4 | LLY | ELI LILLY | 4.47% | Health Care |
| 5 | V | VISA INC CLASS A | 3.78% | Financials |
| 6 | MA | MASTERCARD INC CLASS A | 3.66% | Financials |
| 7 | META | META PLATFORMS INC CLASS A | 2.95% | Communication |
| 8 | TJX | TJX INC | 2.56% | Consumer Discretionary |
| 9 | GOOGL | ALPHABET INC CLASS A | 2.53% | Communication |
| 10 | NFLX | NETFLIX INC | 2.38% | Communication |
| 11 | GOOG | ALPHABET INC CLASS C | 2.12% | Communication |
| 12 | JNJ | JOHNSON & JOHNSON | 1.97% | Health Care |
| 13 | COST | COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP | 1.70% | Consumer Staples |
| 14 | LRCX | LAM RESEARCH CORP | 1.70% | Information Technology |
| 15 | KLAC | KLA CORP | 1.69% | Information Technology |