- ISIN
- US46432F3394
- CUSIP
- 46432F339
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Jul 16, 2013
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI USA Sector Neutral Quality Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $45B
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Performance
QUAL Performance Chart
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) is up 7.7% since the beginning of the year. QUAL is currently trading at $213 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of QUAL shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,725.
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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) has returned 7.67% so far this year and 21.07% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, QUAL has achieved an annualized return of 14.47%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% per year.
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF
- 1D
- -1.31%
- 1M
- -0.46%
- YTD
- 7.67%
- 6M
- 6.84%
- 1Y
- 21.07%
- 3Y*
- 18.53%
- 5Y*
- 11.52%
- 10Y*
- 14.47%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
QUAL Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 18, 2013, QUAL's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.15%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, QUAL closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.91% | 1.21% | -6.17% | 8.05% | 3.98% | -0.97% | 7.67% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.96% | -0.98% | -5.67% | -0.89% | 4.54% | 3.48% | 0.71% | 2.62% | 3.19% | 0.93% | 0.91% | 0.58% | 12.65% |
| 2024 | 2.28% | 6.50% | 2.77% | -4.50% | 5.59% | 3.24% | 0.60% | 3.49% | 1.16% | -1.61% | 5.03% | -3.60% | 22.29% |
| 2023 | 7.15% | -2.75% | 4.80% | 1.71% | 0.72% | 6.43% | 3.78% | -0.44% | -5.07% | -1.48% | 8.65% | 4.69% | 30.88% |
| 2022 | -6.95% | -4.11% | 3.96% | -8.28% | -0.17% | -9.05% | 9.21% | -5.14% | -9.76% | 8.29% | 7.71% | -5.62% | -20.50% |
| 2021 | -2.83% | 3.20% | 4.98% | 4.80% | 1.01% | 3.37% | 3.38% | 2.83% | -6.45% | 7.71% | -0.61% | 3.50% | 26.94% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.51%, beta of 0.98, and R2 of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 18, 2013.
- This ETF captured 102.95% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 96.51% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- With beta of 0.98 and R2 of 0.96, 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
- 1.51%
- Beta
- 0.98
- R²
- 0.96
- Upside Capture
- 102.95%
- Downside Capture
- 96.51%
Expense Ratio
QUAL has an expense ratio of 0.15%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QUAL ranks 53 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) 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.
| QUAL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.03 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.04 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.32 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.34 | 2.46 | -0.11 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.65 | 10.92 | -0.27 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF provided a 0.89% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.89 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.89 | $1.86 | $1.81 | $1.81 | $1.81 | $1.74 | $1.62 | $1.62 | $1.53 | $1.46 | $1.36 | $1.05 |
Dividend yield | 0.89% | 0.94% | 1.02% | 1.23% | 1.59% | 1.20% | 1.39% | 1.60% | 2.00% | 1.76% | 1.96% | 1.63% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI USA 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 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.81 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $1.86 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $1.81 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $1.81 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $1.81 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $1.74 |
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 USA 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 USA Quality Factor ETF was 34.06%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 99 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF drawdown is 2.82%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -34.06%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 22d | 5mo 24dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -28.23%Oct 2022 | 9mo 18d | 1y 1mo | 1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -20.47%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 3mo 12d | 6mo 13dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -18.00%Apr 2025 | 4mo 4d | 3mo 16d | 7mo 20dDec 2024 - Jul 2025 |
2015 correction2015 | -11.49%Aug 2015 | 1mo 5d | 2mo 4d | 3mo 9dJul 2015 - Oct 2015 |
Drawdown Indicators
| QUAL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.06% | -56.78% | +22.72% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.03% | -9.10% | +0.07% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.00% | -18.90% | +0.90% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -28.23% | -25.43% | -2.80% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.06% | -33.92% | -0.14% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.82% | -3.21% | +0.39% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.09% | -10.71% | +6.62% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.98% | 2.04% | -0.06% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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