iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETFQUAL
QUAL
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Funds holding %
of 7,312 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
251% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $3.9M | Put options by funds: $1.11M
50% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 688 | Existing positions reduced: 459
15% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 100 | Existing positions closed: 87
0.09% more ownership
Funds ownership: 87.86% [Q4 2024] → 87.95% (+0.09%) [Q1 2025]
3% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $43.7B [Q4 2024] → $42.6B (-$1.1B) [Q1 2025]
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 1,460 [Q4 2024] → 1,438 (-22) [Q1 2025]
4% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 255 [Q4 2024] → 245 (-10) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for QUAL.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 7 articles about QUAL published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
QUAL: Quality Stocks Losing Relative Steam, High Beta Favored
QUAL has underperformed the S&P 500 since April, with high-beta stocks outperforming quality-focused names. I maintain a hold rating due to QUAL's weak relative strength and premium valuation, trading at a high 24.2x P/E. The ETF's portfolio is concentrated in large-cap tech, with resistance near $187 and a neutral technical outlook.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
ETFs to Consider for a Likely August Slump
With the possibility of S&P 500's momentum fading and equity outflows mounting, defensive ETFs like VIG, XLP and VXX draw investor focus.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
ETF Strategies to Follow in 2H 2025
Markets hit new record with bets on a "Goldilocks" economy, but volatility persists. AI and international ETFs like QQQ, IVES and EZU could be good bets for 2H.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Navigating Market Risks in the Second Half of 2025: ETFs to Consider
As policy risks rise and stagflation fears grow, investors turn to defensive ETFs to weather a volatile 2025 market.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
End of 1H2025 Market Volatility: Why ETFs Are Headed for Gains
The S&P 500 hit a record high after a swift rebound from April's tariff-driven plunge, with retail and institutional buyers fueling the rally. Tap VOO, QUAL, VYM NOBL.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
ETF Strategies to Follow If US Joins Israel's Attack
Markets faced selloff risk as odds of U.S. strike on Iran rise; GLD, ITA and USO may surge on conflict and tariff fears.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Invest in Quality ETFs to Tap Current Market Trends
Investors turn to high-quality ETFs like QUAL, SPHQ and JQUA to navigate volatility and preserve value amid rising geopolitical risks.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Patience Pays Off: How to Play ETFs With Long-Term Goals
Fed flags long-term inflation risks as tariff chaos and debt woes fuel investor unease; value and quality ETFs emerge as safer long-term plays.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Fed Holds Rate, Warns of Risks: ETF Zones That You May Invest In
We highlight five zones and their ETFs where investors could stash their money as the Fed keeps the rates steady and warns of risk.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Is iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Making its debut on 07/16/2013, smart beta exchange traded fund iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market.
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