iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF Price & Performance (QUAL)

Recent volatility driven by trade tensions and inflation concerns has seen the S&P 500 drop over 7% in the past month. In contrast, several quality factor ETFs, including the iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL), have demonstrated more resilience, losing less ground than major indices during the downturn.123

Renaissance Technologies and other institutional investors have made notable changes in their positions in the iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF. Despite a broad market pullback, QUAL’s portfolio—anchored by Apple, Microsoft, and Visa—remains attractive for investors seeking stability and consistent fundamentals.456

The iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF continues to attract attention with a diversified mix of large- and mid-cap U.S. stocks, emphasizing high return on equity and low leverage. Top holdings like Apple, Microsoft, and Visa help maintain its reputation for balancing risk and return, even amid market instability.745