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S&P 500   5,254.35
DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
Foot Locker Builds Up Another Head of Steam; Gains Imminent
Average long-term US mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers
Walgreens books hefty charge as the drugstore chain adjusts the value of struggling clinics
Algeria's government pushes staples to subsidized markets to stave off Ramadan shortages
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 3/28/2024
S&P 500   5,254.35
DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
Foot Locker Builds Up Another Head of Steam; Gains Imminent
Average long-term US mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers
Walgreens books hefty charge as the drugstore chain adjusts the value of struggling clinics
Algeria's government pushes staples to subsidized markets to stave off Ramadan shortages
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 3/28/2024
S&P 500   5,254.35
DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
Foot Locker Builds Up Another Head of Steam; Gains Imminent
Average long-term US mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers
Walgreens books hefty charge as the drugstore chain adjusts the value of struggling clinics
Algeria's government pushes staples to subsidized markets to stave off Ramadan shortages
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 3/28/2024
BATS:QUAL

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

$164.35
+0.19 (+0.12%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$163.90
$164.58
50-Day Range
$150.51
$165.37
52-Week Range
$71.96
$88.63
Volume
1.57 million shs
Average Volume
N/A
Market Capitalization
$37.17 billion
Assets Under Management
$42.79 billion
Dividend Yield
1.28%
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.

QUAL Stock Price History

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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
129

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$42.79 billion
Average Daily Volume
$2.01 million
Discount/Premium
0.12%

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
56
Put Options
2
Call Options
54

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%0.52%0.58%
Total Expense0.15%0.61%0.70%0.69%0.70%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.45%-0.54%-0.34%-0.56%
Net Expense0.15%0.51%0.60%0.63%0.58%

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

QUAL Sector Exposure

QUAL Industry Exposure

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, symbol QUAL, has shown consistent positive performance over the past year, outperforming the market average.
  • This ETF provides exposure to high-quality U.S. companies that exhibit strong fundamentals and stable earnings, reducing overall portfolio risk.
  • With a focus on quality factors such as profitability, low debt, and earnings stability, QUAL offers a defensive tilt that can be beneficial during market downturns.
  • Investors can benefit from the diversification provided by QUAL, as it includes a broad range of sectors and industries within the U.S. market.
  • The current stock price of QUAL reflects its strong performance and the quality of the underlying holdings, making it an attractive investment option for those seeking stability and growth potential.

Cons

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

  • While QUAL focuses on quality factors, it may underperform during periods of strong market momentum or when high-growth sectors outperform value-oriented stocks.
  • As an ETF, QUAL is subject to market fluctuations and may not provide the same level of potential returns as individual stock picking in certain market conditions.
  • Investors looking for high-risk, high-reward opportunities may find QUAL's conservative approach limiting in terms of potential upside.
  • There could be sector-specific risks within QUAL's holdings that may impact overall performance, especially during sector rotations or economic shifts.
  • While QUAL offers stability, it may not be suitable for investors seeking aggressive growth or looking to capitalize on short-term market trends.
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 Monday, March 25, 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 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, QUAL stock has increased by 11.6% and is now trading at $164.16.
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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 $42.71 billion assets under management.

What stocks does iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF hold?

QUAL invests in 129 holdings. Some of the stocks in their portfolio include NVIDIA (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), Visa (V), Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), Mastercard (MA), ConocoPhillips (COP), NIKE (NKE), Broadcom (AVGO) and Atmos Energy (ATO).

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 retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (11.83%), PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (4.04%), CWM LLC (1.92%), UBS Group AG (1.89%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (1.72%) and M&T Bank Corp (1.62%).

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 3/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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