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iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) Price, Holdings, & News

$165.74
+1.05 (+0.64%)
(As of 05/31/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$163.09
$165.83
50-Day Range
$154.58
$166.93
52-Week Range
$71.96
$88.63
Volume
896,049 shs
Average Volume
N/A
Market Capitalization
$43.74 billion
Assets Under Management
$44.35 billion
Dividend Yield
1.16%
Net Expense Ratio
0.15%
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About iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (BATS:QUAL)

The iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI USA Sector Neutral Quality index. The fund tracks an index of US large- and mid-cap stocks, selected and weighted by high ROE, stable earnings growth and low debt\u002Fequity, relative to peers in each sector. QUAL was launched on Jul 18, 2013 and is managed by BlackRock.

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Fund Details

Issuer
iShares
Fund Name
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Inception Date
6/16/2013
Fund Manager
Jennifer Hsui, Paul Whitehead, Greg Savage, Amy Whitelaw
Web
N/A
Phone
N/A

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Equity
Benchmark
MSCI USA Sector Neutral Quality Index
Category
Broad Equity
Focus
Strategy
Development Level
Developed Markets
Region
North America
Number of Holdings
130

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$44.35 billion
Average Daily Volume
$981,570.80
Discount/Premium
0.06%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Advisor
BlackRock Fund Advisors
Custodian
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Distributor
BlackRock Investments, LLC
Transfer Agent
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Trustee
N/A
Lead Market Maker
Susquehanna

Options

Optionable
Optionable
Options Volume
7
Put Options
5
Call Options
2

Miscellaneous

Beta
1.03
Creation Unit
50,000
Creation Fee
$306.00
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iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF Expenses

TypeQUALStrategy ETFsEquity ETFsBATS ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.15%0.46%0.54%0.56%0.51%
Other Expenses0.00%0.42%0.54%0.51%0.58%
Total Expense0.15%0.61%0.70%0.68%0.70%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.44%-0.55%-0.34%-0.56%
Net Expense0.15%0.51%0.60%0.63%0.58%

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) Holdings & Exposure

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Should I Buy iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF Stock? QUAL Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF:

  • The iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) provides exposure to US large- and mid-cap stocks selected and weighted based on high Return on Equity (ROE), stable earnings growth, and low debt/equity ratios compared to peers in each sector.
  • QUAL tracks the MSCI USA Sector Neutral Quality index, which focuses on quality factors that can potentially lead to long-term outperformance in the market.
  • Investors may find QUAL appealing due to its smart beta approach, offering a blend of factors that target quality companies with strong fundamentals.
  • QUAL's management by BlackRock, a reputable asset management firm, provides investors with confidence in the fund's strategy and execution.
  • Recent market trends indicate a growing interest in quality factor investing, making QUAL a relevant choice for investors seeking exposure to this investment style.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF for these reasons:

  • As with any investment, there are risks associated with QUAL, including market volatility, sector-specific challenges, and general economic conditions that can impact the fund's performance.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, May 31, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

QUAL ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have QUAL shares performed in 2024?

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF's stock was trading at $147.14 at the beginning of the year. Since then, QUAL stock has increased by 12.6% and is now trading at $165.74.
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What does QUAL invest in?

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF is a equity fund issued by iShares. QUAL focuses on strategy investments and follows the MSCI USA Sector Neutral Quality Index. The fund's investments total to approximately $44.35 billion assets under management.

What stocks does iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF hold?
What is the management fee for iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF?

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF's management fee is 0.15% and has no other recorded expenses or fee waivers. The net expense ratio for QUAL is 0.15%.

What other stocks do shareholders of iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF investors own include Pfizer (PFE), AT&T (T), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Crown Castle (CCI), NextEra Energy (NEE), Procter & Gamble (PG), Chevron (CVX), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and NIKE (NKE).

Who are iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF's major shareholders?

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. (1.11%), Blue Trust Inc. (0.88%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.88%), Facet Wealth Inc. (0.80%), Park Avenue Securities LLC (0.86%) and Cetera Investment Advisers (0.64%).

How do I buy shares of iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF?

Shares of QUAL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (BATS:QUAL) was last updated on 6/1/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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