iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETFQUAL
QUAL
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Funds holding %
of 7,323 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: 689 | Existing positions reduced: 460
15% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 100 | Existing positions closed: 87
0.09% more ownership
Funds ownership: 87.87% [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: 1,462 [Q4 2024] → 1,440 (-22) [Q1 2025]
4% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 256 [Q4 2024] → 246 (-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
24/7 Wall Street
14 hours ago
Here Are 6 ETFs Bill Gates Might Endorse for Everyday Investors
Key Points in This Article: Bill Gates' investing philosophy emphasizes stability, quality, and long-term value, drawing from the investment approach of his major charitable trust, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Is iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) was launched on 07/16/2013, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
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