Fidelity Quality Factor ETF (FQAL) belongs to the Quality Factor category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FQAL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FQAL
FQAL charges 0.29% annually. There are 16 ETFs in the Quality Factor category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan U.S. Quality Factor ETF | 0.12% | 8.22B | Nov 2017 | FQAL vs JQUA | |
| Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF | 0.13% | 473.70M | Feb 2018 | FQAL vs VFQY | |
| iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF | 0.15% | 2.63B | Jan 2020 | FQAL vs GARP | |
| iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF | 0.15% | 46.53B | Jul 2013 | FQAL vs QUAL | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | 0.15% | 19.45B | Dec 2005 | FQAL vs SPHQ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FQAL
FQAL has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 66. There are 25 ETFs in the Quality Factor category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Russell 1000 US Quality at a Reasonable ... | 90 | 76.03M | Apr 2018 | FQAL vs QARP | |
| Astoria US Equal Weight Quality Kings ETF | 88 | 164.26M | Jul 2023 | FQAL vs ROE | |
| SRH U.S. Quality ETF | 87 | 170.62M | Oct 2022 | FQAL vs SRHQ | |
| Natixis Gateway Quality Income ETF | 86 | 173.80M | Dec 2023 | FQAL vs GQI | |
| Royce Quant Small-Cap Quality Value ETF | 86 | 29.20M | Jul 2017 | FQAL vs SQLV |
Top Performing FQAL Alternatives (YTD)
FQAL is at 9.52% YTD. There are 41 ETFs in the Quality Factor category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 26.27%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 26.27% | 939.30M | Jun 2007 | FQAL vs IDHQ | |
| Royce Quant Small-Cap Quality Value ETF | 23.57% | 29.20M | Jul 2017 | FQAL vs SQLV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growt... | 22.89% | 141.38M | Aug 2013 | FQAL vs DGRE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF | 22.86% | 11.86M | Sep 2024 | FQAL vs EQLT | |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth F... | 21.67% | 405.81M | Jul 2013 | FQAL vs DGRS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FQAL
FQAL has 11.60% 1-year volatility. There are 12 ETFs in the Quality Factor category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.88%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 7.88% | 163.65M | Jul 2019 | FQAL vs QLV | |
| FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund | 9.85% | 545.84M | Dec 2012 | FQAL vs QDEF | |
| Natixis Gateway Quality Income ETF | 9.99% | 173.80M | Dec 2023 | FQAL vs GQI | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 10.27% | 747.95M | Jul 2015 | FQAL vs OUSA | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund | 10.44% | 16.52B | May 2013 | FQAL vs DGRW |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FQAL
FQAL has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.43%. There are 15 ETFs in the Quality Factor category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | -6.19% | 163.65M | Jul 2019 | FQAL vs QLV | |
| SRH U.S. Quality ETF | -6.31% | 170.62M | Oct 2022 | FQAL vs SRHQ | |
| Indexperts Quality Earnings Focused ETF | -6.92% | 34.97M | Dec 2024 | FQAL vs QIDX | |
| FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund | -6.95% | 545.84M | Dec 2012 | FQAL vs QDEF | |
| Natixis Gateway Quality Income ETF | -6.96% | 173.80M | Dec 2023 | FQAL vs GQI |
Other ETFs from Fidelity
The 10 most viewed Fidelity ETFs shown here include FTEC, FDVV, FBTC and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $27B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | Technology Equities | 52 | 20.47% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | FQAL vs FTEC | |
| Fidelity High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 78 | 12.19% | 9.74B | Sep 2016 | FQAL vs FDVV | |
| Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.23% | 10.22B | Jan 2024 | FQAL vs FBTC | |
| Fidelity Total Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 30 | -0.33% | 26.62B | Oct 2014 | FQAL vs FBND | |
| Fidelity Nasdaq Composite Index ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | 10.15% | 10.69B | Sep 2003 | FQAL vs ONEQ | |
| Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 37 | 9.01% | 6.97B | Jun 2020 | FQAL vs FBCG | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Core ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 77 | 12.07% | 7.88B | Apr 2007 | FQAL vs FELC | |
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | Utilities Equities | 21 | 4.79% | 2.35B | Oct 2013 | FQAL vs FUTY | |
| Fidelity Ethereum Fund | Cryptocurrency | 3 | -37.25% | 750.93M | Jul 2024 | FQAL vs FETH | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 27 | 2.21% | 5.65B | Nov 2023 | FQAL vs FELG |
Often Compared With FQAL
Investors most often compare FQAL with MOAT, VOO, VEVE.AS. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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