The Best Quality Factor ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Quality Factor ETFs.
Quality Factor ETFs and funds select companies using measures such as profitability, earnings stability, balance-sheet strength, cash generation, and prudent leverage. Definitions differ by index or manager, and quality-focused portfolios can become concentrated in particular sectors or valuation profiles.
- Number of ETFs
- 73
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.44%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 1.45%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 20.40%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 61 / 100
The Best Quality Factor ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetaShares India Quality ETF | India Equities, Quality Factor | Aug 2, 2019 | 0.80% | -11.88% | — | 0.00% | 4 | ||||||||
| VanEck MSCI International Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF | Quality Factor, Global Equities | Mar 21, 2019 | 0.43% | 7.90% | — | 3.44% | 51 | ||||||||
| BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF | Quality Factor, Global Equities | Nov 5, 2018 | 0.35% | 2.24% | — | 3.14% | 20 | ||||||||
| State Street SPDR MSCI World Quality Mix ETF | Quality Factor, Low Volatility, Multi-factor, Global Equities | Sep 11, 2015 | 0.18% | 5.33% | 12.64% | 4.44% | 44 | ||||||||
| VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF | Quality Factor, Global Equities | Oct 29, 2014 | 0.40% | 2.45% | 14.83% | 3.52% | 29 |
Best Quality Factor ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Quality Factor ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are QARP (90) and ROE (88).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Russell 1000 US Quality at a Reasonable ... | 90 | 76.03M | Apr 2018 | |
| Astoria US Equal Weight Quality Kings ETF | 88 | 164.26M | Jul 2023 | |
| SRH U.S. Quality ETF | 87 | 170.62M | Oct 2022 | |
| Natixis Gateway Quality Income ETF | 86 | 173.80M | Dec 2023 | |
| Royce Quant Small-Cap Quality Value ETF | 86 | 29.20M | Jul 2017 |
Best-Performing Quality Factor ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Quality Factor ETFs is GARP (17.48%).
Across the lineup, Quality Factor ETFs show an average 1-year return of 20.40% and an average 5-year return of 9.20%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF | 17.48% | 2.63B | Jan 2020 | |
| FlexShares US Quality Large Cap Index Fund | 14.50% | 1.01B | Sep 2015 | |
| ETRACS 2x Leveraged MSCI US Quality Factor TR ETN | 14.44% | 6.54M | Feb 2021 | |
| JPMorgan U.S. Quality Factor ETF | 12.89% | 8.22B | Nov 2017 | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | 12.73% | 19.45B | Dec 2005 |
Lowest-Cost Quality Factor ETFs
The top Quality Factor ETFs is JQUA (0.12%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.44%, Quality Factor ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan U.S. Quality Factor ETF | 0.12% | 8.22B | Nov 2017 | |
| Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF | 0.13% | 473.70M | Feb 2018 | |
| Principal Quality ETF | 0.15% | 53.80M | Mar 2016 | |
| SEI Enhanced US Large Cap Quality Factor ETF | 0.15% | 473.26M | May 2022 | |
| Avantis U.S. Quality ETF | 0.15% | 286.69M | Mar 2025 |
Highest-Yield Quality Factor ETFs
The top Quality Factor ETFs is QUSA (15.54%).
Across the lineup, Quality Factor ETFs show an average dividend yield of 1.45%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Target 15™ USA Quality Income ETF | 15.54% | 21.12M | May 2025 | |
| Natixis Gateway Quality Income ETF | 8.53% | 173.80M | Dec 2023 | |
| FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund | 4.18% | 424.91M | Nov 2013 | |
| iREIT MarketVector Quality REIT Index ETF | 3.41% | 3.36M | Mar 2024 | |
| FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fu... | 3.00% | 1.15B | Apr 2013 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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