iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor Index ETF (XQLT.TO)
XQLT.TO is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI USA Sector Neutral Quality Index. XQLT.TO launched on Sep 4, 2019 and has a 0.32% expense ratio.
ETF Info
Sep 4, 2019
North America (United States)
1x
MSCI USA Sector Neutral Quality Index
Large-Cap
Growth
Expense Ratio
XQLT.TO features an expense ratio of 0.32%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor Index ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor Index ETF had a return of 2.58% year-to-date (YTD) and 25.72% in the last 12 months.
XQLT.TO
2.58%
0.68%
10.53%
25.72%
14.88%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
4.01%
1.13%
9.82%
22.80%
12.93%
11.26%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of XQLT.TO, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.11% | 2.58% | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 3.86% | 7.55% | 2.46% | -2.96% | 4.41% | 3.72% | 1.46% | 0.93% | 1.15% | 1.87% | 6.06% | -1.66% | 32.37% |
| 2023 | 5.25% | 0.26% | 3.50% | 2.05% | 1.18% | 2.34% | 4.26% | 2.03% | -4.43% | 0.55% | 5.70% | 2.71% | 28.08% |
| 2022 | -8.95% | -4.54% | 3.46% | -5.91% | -0.19% | -8.64% | 8.35% | -2.39% | -4.82% | 6.33% | 5.52% | -4.93% | -17.15% |
| 2021 | -2.23% | 2.95% | 3.11% | 3.03% | -1.89% | 6.40% | 4.04% | 4.39% | -6.34% | 5.19% | 2.81% | 4.15% | 27.90% |
| 2020 | -1.32% | -9.12% | -5.15% | 12.81% | 1.38% | 0.08% | 3.05% | 5.15% | -4.03% | -0.77% | 9.49% | 1.46% | 11.61% |
| 2019 | -0.39% | 1.24% | 4.05% | 4.62% | 9.78% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 88, XQLT.TO is among the top 12% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor Index ETF (XQLT.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor Index ETF provided a 0.70% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.30 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$0.30 | CA$0.30 | CA$0.30 | CA$0.31 | CA$0.27 | CA$0.27 | CA$0.27 |
Dividend yield | 0.70% | 0.72% | 0.94% | 1.21% | 0.87% | 1.11% | 1.23% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor Index 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.30 |
| 2023 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.30 |
| 2022 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.31 |
| 2021 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.27 |
| 2020 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.27 |
| 2019 | CA$0.27 | CA$0.27 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor Index 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 Index ETF was 25.12%, occurring on Jun 16, 2022. Recovery took 280 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor Index ETF drawdown is 1.92%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -25.12% | Dec 31, 2021 | 116 | Jun 16, 2022 | 280 | Jul 28, 2023 | 396 |
| -24.19% | Feb 13, 2020 | 26 | Mar 20, 2020 | 99 | Aug 12, 2020 | 125 |
| -7.9% | Aug 23, 2021 | 30 | Oct 4, 2021 | 22 | Nov 4, 2021 | 52 |
| -6.84% | Jul 17, 2024 | 15 | Aug 7, 2024 | 27 | Sep 16, 2024 | 42 |
| -6.77% | Sep 6, 2023 | 37 | Oct 27, 2023 | 10 | Nov 10, 2023 | 47 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor Index ETF volatility is 3.49%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.