QUAL ETF: When Quality Disappoints

Summary

  • QUAL is a quality-oriented ETF with a large- and mid-cap universe.
  • It seeks to keep the sector weights of the U.S. stock market.
  • Valuation and quality metrics look better than the benchmark.
  • However, it has lagged the S&P 500 since 2015 and at least 2 competitors in 2022.
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This ETF (exchange-traded fund) article series aims at evaluating products regarding the relative past performance of their strategies and quality metrics of their current portfolios. As holdings and weights change over time, updated reviews are posted when necessary.

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Fred Piard, PhD. is a quantitative analyst and IT professional with over 30 years of experience working in technology. He is the author of three books and has been investing in data-driven systematic strategies since 2010.

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