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iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor Index ETF
U.S. Equity
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2024
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NAVPS (07-08-2026) |
$50.23 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.26
(-0.51%)
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As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (September 04, 2019): 15.29%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | 5.22% | 6.40% | 7.89% | 9.16% | 22.74% | 15.42% | 20.69% | 18.49% | 14.75% | 15.39% | - | - | - | - |
| Benchmark | 6.61% | 11.78% | 9.89% | 12.01% | 30.16% | 22.09% | 24.20% | 20.67% | 17.24% | 18.16% | 17.70% | 16.50% | 15.73% | 16.24% |
| Category Average | 5.38% | 8.94% | 7.75% | 9.29% | 23.04% | 16.03% | 18.97% | 15.39% | 11.83% | 14.12% | 13.39% | 12.20% | 11.82% | 12.19% |
| Category Rank | 733 / 1,398 | 962 / 1,388 | 607 / 1,373 | 650 / 1,376 | 754 / 1,315 | 683 / 1,241 | 530 / 1,181 | 393 / 1,134 | 304 / 1,071 | 401 / 1,012 | - | - | - | - |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.64% | 2.03% | 1.90% | 4.52% | 1.62% | 0.38% | -1.16% | 0.66% | 1.92% | -4.03% | 5.36% | 5.22% |
| Benchmark | 4.21% | 3.75% | 1.28% | 5.00% | 3.05% | -0.03% | -1.89% | 0.38% | -0.17% | -2.91% | 8.00% | 6.61% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
9.54% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-7.27% (June 2022)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | - | - | - | - | 14.45% | 25.37% | -15.01% | 26.88% | 32.93% | 7.03% |
| Benchmark | 8.65% | 13.80% | 3.98% | 25.18% | 16.07% | 28.16% | -12.52% | 23.32% | 36.01% | 12.28% |
| Category Average | 6.16% | 13.43% | -2.19% | 22.72% | 13.97% | 23.22% | -14.41% | 18.85% | 26.98% | 8.65% |
| Quartile Ranking | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Category Rank | - | - | - | - | 546/ 986 | 385/ 1,049 | 499/ 1,092 | 261/ 1,147 | 492/ 1,223 | 823/ 1,266 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
32.93% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-15.01% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 95.60 |
| International Equity | 4.01 |
| Canadian Equity | 0.28 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.09 |
| Other | 0.02 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Technology | 46.76 |
| Consumer Services | 12.08 |
| Financial Services | 10.44 |
| Healthcare | 8.72 |
| Industrial Goods | 5.10 |
| Other | 16.90 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 95.99 |
| Europe | 3.77 |
| Latin America | 0.24 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) | 100.00 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor Index ETF
Median
Other - U.S. Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 11.33% | 14.15% | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.90 | 1.00 | - |
| Alpha | -0.01 | -0.02 | - |
| Rsquared | 0.91% | 0.94% | - |
| Sharpe | 1.41 | 0.84 | - |
| Sortino | 2.53 | 1.30 | - |
| Treynor | 0.18 | 0.12 | - |
| Tax Efficiency | 98.36% | 97.63% | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 9.26% | 11.33% | 14.15% | - |
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.90 | 1.00 | - |
| Alpha | 0.01 | -0.01 | -0.02 | - |
| Rsquared | 0.86% | 0.91% | 0.94% | - |
| Sharpe | 2.02 | 1.41 | 0.84 | - |
| Sortino | 4.01 | 2.53 | 1.30 | - |
| Treynor | 0.26 | 0.18 | 0.12 | - |
| Tax Efficiency | 98.65% | 98.36% | 97.63% | - |
Fundata ESG Metrics
Fundata ESG Score
The E, S, and G scores are averaged for each security in the portfolio, to arrive at an ESG score for each security. We take the portfolio weighted average of the ESG scores for each fund and rank them against their peers to arrive at the Fundata ESG Score from 0-100.
Fundata E Score
Three scores under the Environment bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Environment Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Pollution Prevention, (2) Environmental Transparency, (3) Resource Efficiency.
Fundata S Score
Six scores under the Social bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Social Score for each fund from 0-100. (1) Compensation and Satisfaction, (2) Diversity and Rights, (3) Education and Work Conditions, (4) Community and Charity, (5) Human Rights, (6) Sustainability Integration.
Fundata G Score
Three scores under the governance bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Governance Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Board Effectiveness, (2) Management Ethics, (3) Disclosure and Accountability.
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Fund Details
| Start Date | September 04, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Exchange Traded Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| Assets ($mil) | $244 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Investment Objectives
XQLT seeks to provide long-term capital growth by replicating, to the extent possible, the performance, net of expenses, of an Index selected at the discretion of BlackRock Canada that measures the performance of U.S. equity securities identified by the Index Provider as exhibiting positive quality characteristics. XQLT currently seeks to replicate the performance of the MSCI USA Sector Neutral Quality Index.
Investment Strategy
XQLT's current principal investment strategy is to invest in one or more iShares ETFs. In addition to or as an alternative to this strategy, XQLT may also invest by employing a Replicating Strategy, a Sampling Strategy and/or through the use of derivatives. More information on these investment strategies and additional investment strategies that may be used by BlackRock Canada and/or BTC in managing this iShares Fund can be found under the heading Investment Strategies .
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.
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Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Registrar |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Distributor |
- |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | No |
| PAC Initial Investment | - |
| PAC Subsequent | - |
| SWP Allowed | No |
| SWP Min Balance | - |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | - |
Fees
| MER | 0.32% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.30% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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