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iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF (AQLT)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US46438G4979
CUSIP
46438G497
Issuer
iShares
Inception Date
Dec 11, 2024
Region
Global (Broad)
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

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF (AQLT) has returned -1.67% so far this year and 19.53% over the past 12 months.


iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF

1D
3.04%
1M
-7.23%
YTD
-1.67%
6M
2.40%
1Y
19.53%
3Y*
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 12, 2024, AQLT's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.77%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.5 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +5.0%, 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 54% 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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.24%1.69%-7.23%-1.67%
20253.34%-1.43%-4.99%0.27%5.00%4.24%-0.12%2.56%3.84%2.50%1.04%0.55%17.65%
2024-3.14%-3.14%

Benchmark Metrics

iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.50%, beta of 0.92, and R² of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 13, 2024.

  • This ETF captured 106.89% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 87.92% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 3.50% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.92 and R² of 0.92, 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
3.50%
Beta
0.92
0.92
Upside Capture
106.89%
Downside Capture
87.92%

Expense Ratio

AQLT has an expense ratio of 0.20%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

AQLT ranks 66 for risk / return — better than 66% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


AQLT Risk / Return Rank: 6666
Overall Rank
AQLT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6060
Sharpe Ratio Rank
AQLT Sortino Ratio Rank: 6464
Sortino Ratio Rank
AQLT Omega Ratio Rank: 6363
Omega Ratio Rank
AQLT Calmar Ratio Rank: 7070
Calmar Ratio Rank
AQLT Martin Ratio Rank: 7272
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF (AQLT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


AQLTBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.10

0.90

+0.20

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.68

1.39

+0.29

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.24

1.21

+0.03

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.87

1.40

+0.47

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.75

6.61

+1.15

Explore AQLT risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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Dividends

Dividend History

iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF provided a 1.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.29 per share.


0.00%0.20%0.40%0.60%0.80%1.00%$0.00$0.05$0.10$0.15$0.20$0.25$0.3020242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024
Dividend$0.29$0.29$0.01

Dividend yield

1.06%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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
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 7.96%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-16.84%Feb 14, 202537Apr 8, 202554Jun 26, 202591
-10.68%Feb 26, 202622Mar 27, 2026
-4.69%Oct 29, 202517Nov 20, 20255Nov 28, 202522
-4.17%Dec 13, 202420Jan 14, 20256Jan 23, 202526
-2.82%Oct 9, 20252Oct 10, 20256Oct 20, 20258

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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