iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL)
Market Price (5/22/2026): $212.74
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL)
Market Price (5/22/2026): $212.74
Asset Allocation with QUAL
Valuation & Yield
| 5/22/26 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share Price CYE | $212.74 | $198.20 | $175.94 | $143.88 | $109.93 | $138.28 |
| Dividend/Share TTM | $1.89 | $1.86 | $1.81 | $1.81 | $1.81 | $1.74 |
Valuation [1] | ||||||
| P/S TTM | 4.12 | 4.39 | 4.30 | 3.86 | 3.19 | 4.32 |
| P/E TTM | 24.84 | 27.28 | 26.10 | 24.66 | 22.09 | 26.88 |
Yields TTM | ||||||
| Earnings Yield | 4.03% | 3.67% | 3.83% | 4.05% | 4.53% | 3.72% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.89% | 0.94% | 1.03% | 1.25% | 1.65% | 1.26% |
| Total Yield (TY) | 4.91% | 4.60% | 4.86% | 5.31% | 6.18% | 4.98% |
Risk Premium [2] | ||||||
| Risk Free Rate (Rf) | 4.57% | 4.18% | 4.58% | 3.88% | 3.88% | 1.52% |
| Risk Prem. (TY - Rf) | 0.34% | 0.42% | 0.28% | 1.43% | 2.30% | 3.46% |
[1] P/E uses aggregate method (profitable constituents only); P/S uses all constituents. Ratios reflect current ETF holdings at current weights.
[2] The premium above the risk free rate (US 10Y) offered by the investment. Negative premiums can indicate stretched valuations.
Top 20 Holdings for QUAL
Total Weights Top 5: 26.3% | Top 10: 40.8% | Top 20: 60.4%
| Ticker | Holding | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVDA | NVIDIA | 7.50% |
| AAPL | Apple | 6.72% |
| MSFT | Microsoft | 4.94% |
| LRCX | Lam Research | 3.65% |
| META | Meta Platforms | 3.45% |
| LLY | Eli Lilly | 3.07% |
| V | Visa | 2.94% |
| KLAC | KLA | 2.94% |
| TJX | TJX Companies | 2.92% |
| AMAT | Applied Materials | 2.67% |
| GOOGL | Alphabet | 2.58% |
| CAT | Caterpillar | 2.54% |
| MA | Mastercard | 2.18% |
| GOOG | Alphabet | 2.14% |
| BRK-B | Berkshire Hathaway | 2.11% |
| JNJ | Johnson & Johnson | 1.88% |
| NFLX | Netflix | 1.81% |
| QCOM | Qualcomm | 1.54% |
| null | N/A | 1.49% |
| COST | Costco Wholesale | 1.31% |
Performance for QUAL Top Holdings
| Ticker | Holding | Weight | Mkt Price5/21 | 1D Rtn | 1M Rtn | YTD Rtn | 1Y Rtn | 3Y Rtn | 5Y Rtn | 10Y Rtn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUAL | iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF | 100.00% | 212.74 | 0.2% | 3.5% | 7.3% | 22.0% | 73.3% | 77.3% | 270.6% |
| NVDA | NVIDIA | 7.50% | 219.51 | -1.8% | 9.8% | 17.7% | 66.6% | 604.7% | 1,367.9% | 20,096.0% |
| AAPL | Apple | 6.72% | 304.99 | 0.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | 51.5% | 77.5% | 149.5% | 1,289.3% |
| MSFT | Microsoft | 4.94% | 419.09 | -0.3% | -1.0% | -13.0% | -6.7% | 33.6% | 78.1% | 847.5% |
| LRCX | Lam Research | 3.65% | 302.24 | 3.5% | 17.0% | 76.8% | 267.7% | 431.8% | 419.1% | 4,418.1% |
| META | Meta Platforms | 3.45% | 607.38 | 0.4% | -9.2% | -7.9% | -4.1% | 146.5% | 93.6% | 427.8% |
| LLY | Eli Lilly | 3.07% | 1,041.65 | 2.2% | 15.6% | -2.7% | 44.7% | 145.2% | 446.3% | 1,552.4% |
| V | Visa | 2.94% | 331.12 | 0.1% | 7.1% | -5.2% | -6.9% | 46.5% | 51.6% | 360.1% |
| KLAC | KLA | 2.94% | 1,842.18 | 0.7% | 3.3% | 52.0% | 138.0% | 349.0% | 524.9% | 3,013.6% |
| TJX | TJX Companies | 2.92% | 157.46 | -1.1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 21.6% | 108.9% | 152.6% | 384.9% |
| AMAT | Applied Materials | 2.67% | 427.36 | 0.2% | 8.5% | 66.7% | 166.1% | 247.0% | 247.1% | 1,990.4% |
| GOOGL | Alphabet | 2.58% | 387.66 | -0.3% | 16.7% | 23.9% | 130.8% | 212.6% | 240.8% | 989.9% |
| CAT | Caterpillar | 2.54% | 865.95 | -0.8% | 8.2% | 51.8% | 155.6% | 322.9% | 299.2% | 1,443.7% |
| MA | Mastercard | 2.18% | 499.62 | 0.3% | -2.3% | -12.2% | -11.8% | 32.2% | 39.9% | 457.6% |
| GOOG | Alphabet | 2.14% | 383.47 | -0.4% | 16.0% | 22.3% | 126.3% | 207.2% | 229.7% | 998.0% |
| BRK-B | Berkshire Hathaway | 2.11% | 479.98 | -0.2% | 2.5% | -4.5% | -5.3% | 45.8% | 66.8% | 239.3% |
| JNJ | Johnson & Johnson | 1.88% | 231.73 | 1.1% | 2.5% | 12.6% | 55.5% | 60.3% | 56.1% | 170.1% |
| NFLX | Netflix | 1.81% | 89.30 | 1.4% | -3.5% | -4.8% | -25.2% | 146.0% | 79.4% | 841.1% |
| QCOM | Qualcomm | 1.54% | 213.41 | 5.4% | 57.4% | 25.6% | 44.3% | 117.1% | 81.1% | 420.7% |
| null | N/A | 1.49% | ||||||||
| COST | Costco Wholesale | 1.31% | 1,050.45 | -2.2% | 4.6% | 22.2% | 3.0% | 122.3% | 191.2% | 776.6% |
Guidance Updates for QUAL Top Holdings
| Ticker | Company | Earnings Date | Guidance Metric | Midpoint Value | % Change | Guidance Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMAT_5142026 | AMAT | Applied Materials | 5/14/2026 | Q3 2026 Total Revenue | 8.95 Bil | 17.0% | RaisedRaised Prior Guidance of 7.65 Bil for Q2 2026 |
| KLAC_4292026 | KLAC | KLA | 4/29/2026 | Q4 2026 Revenue | 3.58 Bil | 6.7% | RaisedRaised Prior Guidance of 3.35 Bil for Q3 2026 |
| LLY_2042026 | LLY | Eli Lilly | 2/4/2026 | 2026 Revenue | 81.50 Bil | 28.8% | Higher NewNew Guidance Higher than Prior Actual of 63.25 Bil for 2025 |
| META_4292026 | META | Meta Platforms | 4/29/2026 | Q2 2026 Revenue | 59.50 Bil | 8.2% | Higher NewNew Guidance Higher than Prior Actual of 55.00 Bil for Q1 2026 |
| NVDA_5202026 | NVDA | NVIDIA | 5/20/2026 | Q2 2027 Revenue | 91.00 Bil | 16.7% | RaisedRaised Prior Guidance of 78.00 Bil for Q1 2027 |
Price Returns Compared
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| QUAL Return | 27% | -20% | 31% | 22% | 13% | 7% | 95% |
| Peers Return | 25% | -11% | 19% | 18% | 13% | 7% | 88% |
| S&P 500 Return | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 9% | 98% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| QUAL Win Rate | 75% | 33% | 67% | 75% | 75% | 80% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 73% | 45% | 55% | 68% | 67% | 72% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 67% | 60% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| QUAL Max Drawdown | -7% | -28% | -8% | -8% | -18% | -9% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -6% | -22% | -11% | -8% | -16% | -7% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -5% | -25% | -10% | -8% | -19% | -9% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: RSP, DFAC, DYNF, USMV, COWZ.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 5/21/2026 (YTD)
Sharpe Ratios Compared
One measure of reward vs. risk is a Sharpe ratio. A higher ratio indicates better risk-adjusted returns. Most funds have Sharpe ratios < 1.0.
Results as of 4302026.How Low Can It Go
| Event | QUAL | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 US Tariff Shock | ||
| % Loss | -18.0% | -18.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 21.9% | 23.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 106 days | 79 days |
| 2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening | ||
| % Loss | -27.7% | -24.5% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 38.3% | 32.4% |
| Time to Breakeven | 413 days | 427 days |
| 2020 COVID-19 Crash | ||
| % Loss | -34.1% | -33.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 51.6% | 50.9% |
| Time to Breakeven | 142 days | 140 days |
| Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare | ||
| % Loss | -20.8% | -19.2% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 26.2% | 23.8% |
| Time to Breakeven | 109 days | 105 days |
| 2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare | ||
| % Loss | -10.7% | -12.2% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 11.9% | 13.9% |
| Time to Breakeven | 59 days | 62 days |
In The Past
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF's stock fell -18.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 21.9% gain to breakeven.
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| Event | QUAL | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening | ||
| % Loss | -27.7% | -24.5% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 38.3% | 32.4% |
| Time to Breakeven | 413 days | 427 days |
| 2020 COVID-19 Crash | ||
| % Loss | -34.1% | -33.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 51.6% | 50.9% |
| Time to Breakeven | 142 days | 140 days |
| Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare | ||
| % Loss | -20.8% | -19.2% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 26.2% | 23.8% |
| Time to Breakeven | 109 days | 105 days |
In The Past
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF's stock fell -18.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 21.9% gain to breakeven.
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Current Dip Buy Opportunities Across ETFs
ETFs currently down 5% or more from trailing 6M peaks.
| Ticker | Name | Dip % | Mkt Price | Price Date | Peak Price | Peak Date | # Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOBL | ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -5.9% | 107.32 | 5212026 | 114.03 | 3012026 | 81 |
| JEPI | JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | -5.1% | 56.08 | 5212026 | 59.09 | 3012026 | 81 |
| ARKK | ARK Innovation ETF | -7.9% | 76.62 | 5212026 | 83.21 | 1132026 | 128 |
| URA | Global X Uranium ETF | -21.0% | 48.86 | 5212026 | 61.81 | 1282026 | 113 |
| LIT | Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF | -7.9% | 84.38 | 5212026 | 91.62 | 5112026 | 10 |
| CGBL | Capital Group Core Balanced ETF | -6.2% | 34.41 | 5212026 | 36.67 | 2252026 | 85 |
| XLF | State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF | -7.8% | 51.73 | 5212026 | 56.11 | 1062026 | 135 |
| XLV | State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | -7.1% | 148.15 | 5212026 | 159.54 | 3012026 | 81 |
| XLE | State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | -5.5% | 59.13 | 5212026 | 62.56 | 3292026 | 53 |
| XLP | State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | -5.4% | 84.66 | 5212026 | 89.51 | 3012026 | 81 |
| XLU | State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | -5.1% | 45.00 | 5212026 | 47.40 | 3012026 | 81 |
| XLB | State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | -6.3% | 50.02 | 5212026 | 53.38 | 2112026 | 99 |
| ITA | iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | -10.9% | 223.15 | 5212026 | 250.42 | 3022026 | 80 |
| XOP | State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | -9.3% | 170.65 | 5212026 | 188.18 | 3292026 | 53 |
| TLT | iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | -6.6% | 84.22 | 5212026 | 90.16 | 3012026 | 81 |
| VGLT | Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | -5.7% | 53.91 | 5212026 | 57.20 | 3012026 | 81 |
| SPTL | State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF | -6.1% | 25.61 | 5212026 | 27.28 | 3012026 | 81 |
| TLH | iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF | -5.7% | 98.34 | 5212026 | 104.25 | 3012026 | 81 |
| EDV | Vanguard World Funds Extended Duration ETF | -9.1% | 62.11 | 5212026 | 68.33 | 3012026 | 81 |
| GSG | iShares GSCI Commodity | -5.8% | 30.01 | 5212026 | 31.85 | 3182026 | 64 |
| GLD | SPDR Gold Trust | -15.9% | 416.99 | 5212026 | 495.90 | 1292026 | 112 |
| IAU | iShares Gold Trust | -15.9% | 85.43 | 5212026 | 101.57 | 1292026 | 112 |
| GLDM | SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | -15.8% | 89.87 | 5212026 | 106.77 | 1292026 | 112 |
| SGOL | ETFS Physical Swiss Gold Shares | -13.1% | 44.66 | 5212026 | 51.41 | 1292026 | 112 |
| BAR | Direxion Daily Gold Bull 3X Shares | -16.6% | 44.34 | 5212026 | 53.16 | 1292026 | 112 |
| SLV | iShares Silver Trust | -34.2% | 69.45 | 5212026 | 105.60 | 1282026 | 113 |
| SIVR | ETFS Physical Silver Shares Trust ETF | -24.8% | 83.39 | 5212026 | 110.87 | 1282026 | 113 |
| PPLT | ETFS Physical Platinum Shares | -29.3% | 17.84 | 5212026 | 25.23 | 1252026 | 116 |
| CPER | United States Copper Index Fund ETV | -13.9% | 33.33 | 5212026 | 38.71 | 1292026 | 112 |
| PALL | ETFS Physical Palladium Shares | -32.2% | 25.22 | 5212026 | 37.18 | 1282026 | 113 |
| USO | United States Oil Fund LP | -6.8% | 142.54 | 5212026 | 152.96 | 5192026 | 2 |
| UNG | United States Natural Gas Fund LP | -33.0% | 11.33 | 5212026 | 16.90 | 2012026 | 109 |
| BNO | United States Brent Oil Fund LP ETV | -7.1% | 55.85 | 5212026 | 60.13 | 5042026 | 17 |
| IBIT | iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | -20.6% | 44.00 | 5212026 | 55.44 | 1142026 | 127 |
| FBTC | Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund | -20.6% | 67.56 | 5212026 | 85.12 | 1142026 | 127 |
| GBTC | Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF | -19.0% | 61.84 | 5212026 | 76.31 | 1142026 | 127 |
| ETHA | iShares Ethereum Trust ETF | -36.9% | 16.15 | 5212026 | 25.59 | 1142026 | 127 |
About QUAL
| Holdings Count: 121Expense Ratio: 0.15%Inception Date: 2013-07-16 | iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETFThe iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. large- and mid-capitalization stocks with quality characteristics as identified through certain fundamental metrics.Asset Class: Equity | ETF Website |
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