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: 1.44%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 16.91%
Median Risk/Return Score: 50 / 100

19 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
DGR.TO	CI U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Index ETF	Quality Factor, Dividend	Jul 12, 2016	—	5.42%	11.83%	1.15%	40
DGRC.TO	CI Canada Quality Dividend Growth Index ETF	Quality Factor, Dividend, Canada Equities	Sep 19, 2017	0.27%	18.56%	—	2.28%	95
FCCQ.TO	Fidelity Canadian High Quality ETF	Quality Factor, Canada Equities	Jan 18, 2019	0.35%	6.54%	—	1.50%	77
FCIQ.TO	Fidelity International High Quality ETF	Quality Factor, Foreign Large Cap Equities	Jan 18, 2019	0.45%	11.98%	—	1.18%	31
FCQH.TO	Fidelity U.S. High Quality Currency Neutral ETF	Quality Factor, Large Cap Blend Equities	Jan 18, 2019	0.38%	3.83%	—	0.70%	28
FCUQ.TO	Fidelity U.S. High Quality ETF	Quality Factor, Large Cap Blend Equities	Jan 18, 2019	0.35%	8.85%	—	0.73%	35
IQD.TO	CI International Quality Dividend Growth Index ETF	Quality Factor, Dividend	Jul 12, 2016	—	7.65%	8.87%	2.38%	40
KNGG.TO	Brompton Global Cash Flow Kings ETF	Global Equities, Quality Factor, Actively Managed	Mar 30, 2026	—	—	—	0.52%	—
PHE.TO	Purpose Tactical Hedged Equity Fund	Equity Hedged, Quality Factor, Large Cap Blend Equities	Sep 3, 2013	0.98%	1.54%	6.87%	0.00%	38
PHW.TO	Purpose International Tactical Hedged Equity Fund	Equity Hedged, Multi-factor, Foreign Large Cap Equities, Quality Factor	Apr 21, 2015	—	10.14%	5.52%	5.24%	55
XDG.TO	iShares Core MSCI Global Quality Dividend Index ET...	Quality Factor, Global Equities	Jun 7, 2017	0.22%	15.51%	—	2.68%	82
XDGH.TO	iShares Core MSCI Global Quality Dividend Index ET...	Quality Factor, Global Equities	Jun 13, 2017	0.22%	12.70%	—	2.70%	84
XDIV.TO	iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ...	Quality Factor, Dividend, Large Cap Value Equities	Jun 12, 2017	0.11%	28.31%	—	3.09%	98
XDU.TO	iShares Core MSCI US Quality Dividend Index ETF	Quality Factor, Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Jun 7, 2017	0.16%	17.78%	—	2.18%	77
XDUH.TO	iShares Core MSCI US Quality Dividend Index ETF (C...	Quality Factor, Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Jun 13, 2017	0.16%	12.77%	—	2.21%	59
XQLT.TO	iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor Index ETF	Quality Factor, Large Cap Growth Equities	Sep 4, 2019	0.32%	12.34%	—	0.61%	74
ZEQ.TO	BMO MSCI Europe High Quality Hedged to CAD Index E...	Quality Factor, Europe Equities	Feb 10, 2014	0.45%	5.89%	8.41%	2.93%	31
ZGQ.TO	BMO MSCI All Country World High Quality Index ETF	Quality Factor, Global Equities	Nov 5, 2014	0.50%	12.54%	14.47%	0.49%	60
ZUQ.TO	BMO MSCI USA High Quality Index ETF	Quality Factor, Large Cap Blend Equities	Nov 4, 2014	0.33%	11.62%	16.03%	0.44%	53

Best Quality Factor ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Quality Factor ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are ROE (86) and QARP (84). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
ROE	Astoria US Equal Weight Quality Kings ETF	86	164.26M	Jul 2023
QARP	Xtrackers Russell 1000 US Quality at a Reasonable ...	84	75.69M	Apr 2018
GQI	Natixis Gateway Quality Income ETF	83	173.80M	Dec 2023
SRHQ	SRH U.S. Quality ETF	81	170.62M	Oct 2022
QLC	FlexShares US Quality Large Cap Index Fund	80	995.94M	Sep 2015

Best-Performing Quality Factor ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Quality Factor ETFs is GARP (16.82%). Across the lineup, Quality Factor ETFs show an average 1-year return of 16.91% and an average 5-year return of 8.98%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
GARP	iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF	16.82%	2.54B	Jan 2020
QLC	FlexShares US Quality Large Cap Index Fund	14.20%	995.94M	Sep 2015
QULL	ETRACS 2x Leveraged MSCI US Quality Factor TR ETN	13.76%	6.61M	Feb 2021
SPHQ	Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF	12.76%	19.40B	Dec 2005
JQUA	JPMorgan U.S. Quality Factor ETF	12.66%	8.14B	Nov 2017

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
JQUA	JPMorgan U.S. Quality Factor ETF	0.12%	8.14B	Nov 2017
VFQY	Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF	0.13%	473.70M	Feb 2018
PSET	Principal Quality ETF	0.15%	53.80M	Mar 2016
SEIQ	SEI Enhanced US Large Cap Quality Factor ETF	0.15%	473.26M	May 2022
QUAL	iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF	0.15%	46.03B	Jul 2013

Highest-Yield Quality Factor ETFs

The top Quality Factor ETFs is QUSA (14.16%). Across the lineup, Quality Factor ETFs show an average dividend yield of 1.44%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
QUSA	VistaShares Target 15™ USA Quality Income ETF	14.16%	21.12M	May 2025
GQI	Natixis Gateway Quality Income ETF	8.63%	173.80M	Dec 2023
GQRE	FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund	4.11%	428.49M	Nov 2013
IRET	iREIT MarketVector Quality REIT Index ETF	3.41%	3.36M	Mar 2024
IQDF	FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fu...	3.04%	1.12B	Apr 2013

Top ETFs Categories

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Top ETFs Comparisons

Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

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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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