(IQLT) Intl Quality Factor - NYSE
ETF Category: Foreign Large Blend | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 13.071m USD | Total Return: 18.5% in 12m
Avg Turnover: 44.3M
Warnings
Choppy
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
The iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF (IQLT) targets large- and mid-capitalization equities in developed international markets, excluding the United States. The fund employs a rules-based strategy that allocates at least 80% of assets to companies demonstrating high quality based on three specific metrics: return on equity, earnings stability, and low financial leverage. This methodology aims to identify resilient businesses capable of generating consistent shareholder value across varying economic cycles.
The Quality factor often leads to a higher concentration in sectors with high barriers to entry and stable cash flows, such as Information Technology, Health Care, and Consumer Staples. Unlike traditional market-cap-weighted funds, this smart-beta approach filters for fundamental solvency and profitability, which can mitigate downside risk during periods of high market volatility. You can further analyze these fundamental quality metrics by using the tools available at ValueRay.
- European and Japanese equity valuations drive underlying asset price appreciation
- Global interest rate shifts impact high-ROE company debt financing costs
- Strengthening US dollar creates currency headwinds for international fund returns
- Low earnings variability components provide downside protection during global volatility
As of June 16, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 49.37 with a total of 1,247,274 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.56%,
over one month by +3.66%,
over three months by +7.16% and
over the past year by +18.49%.
Intl Quality Factor has no consensus analysts rating.