- ISIN
- US46438G4979
- CUSIP
- 46438G497
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Dec 11, 2024
- Region
- Global (Broad)
- Category
- Quality Factor, Global Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI ACWI Quality Index (Net)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
Highlights
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 41K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $1.29M
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Performance
AQLT Performance Chart
iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF (AQLT) is up 11.1% since the beginning of the year. AQLT is currently trading at $31 per share.
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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF (AQLT) has returned 11.10% so far this year and 23.21% over the past 12 months.
iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF
- 1D
- 0.44%
- 1M
- -1.00%
- 6M
- 6.58%
- YTD
- 11.10%
- 1Y
- 23.21%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- 15.38%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 18.15%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
AQLT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 12, 2024, AQLT's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.25%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +10.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -7.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, AQLT closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.24% | 1.69% | -7.23% | 10.25% | 3.86% | 0.16% | -1.49% | 11.10% | |||||
| 2025 | 3.34% | -1.43% | -4.99% | 0.27% | 5.00% | 4.24% | -0.12% | 2.56% | 3.84% | 2.50% | 1.04% | 0.55% | 17.65% |
| 2024 | -3.38% | -3.38% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.38%, beta of 0.94, and R2 of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 12, 2024.
- This ETF captured 100.16% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 88.09% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.38% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.94 and R2 of 0.91, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 2.38%
- Beta
- 0.94
- R²
- 0.91
- Upside Capture
- 100.16%
- Downside Capture
- 88.09%
Expense Ratio
AQLT has an expense ratio of 0.20%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AQLT ranks 70 for risk / return — above 70% of ETFs peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is above most peers.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF (AQLT) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| AQLT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.21 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.34 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.25 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.18 | 2.00 | +0.18 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.54 | 8.49 | +1.04 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF provided a 1.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.31 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.31 | $0.29 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 1.00% | 1.05% | 0.02% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.17 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.29 |
| 2024 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF was 16.84%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 54 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF drawdown is 1.75%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-16.84%Apr 2025 | 1mo 23d | 2mo 19d | 4mo 12dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-10.68%Mar 2026 | 29d | 21d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 | — |
-4.69%Nov 2025 | 22d | 8d | 1moOct 2025 - Nov 2025 | — |
-4.41%Jan 2025 | 1mo 3d | 9d | 1mo 12dDec 2024 - Jan 2025 | — |
-3.98%Jun 2026 | 7d | 5d | 12dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| AQLT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -16.84% | -56.78% | +39.94% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.68% | -9.10% | -1.58% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.75% | -1.58% | -0.17% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.25% | -10.70% | +8.45% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.44% | 2.14% | +0.30% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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