QLTY: Impressive Quality Features But Weak GARP Metrics, Hold Rating Maintained
I believe the GMO U.S. Quality ETF remains a Hold, as there is no strong bull case at this point. QLTY has mildly underperformed IVV since the beginning of the year, and I expect it to continue lagging the market into 2027. Growth and GARP characteristics of QLTY's concentrated IT-heavy portfolio have improved since May, yet its PEG ratio is still considerably larger than IVV's, welcoming a neutral stance.