(IQLT) MSCI Intl Quality Factor - Overview

ETF Category: Foreign Large Blend | Exchange: NYSE ARCA (USA) | Market Cap: 13.384m USD | Total Return: 16.9% in 12m

International Stocks, Developed Markets, Equity Funds
Total Rating 42
Safety 58
Buy Signal -0.44
Foreign Large Blend
Category Rotation: +4.5
TER: 0.30%
AUM: 13.4B
Avg Turnover: 46.5M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility12.8%
VaR 5th Pctl2.35%
VaR vs Median1.78%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.93
Rel. Str. IBD48.8
Rel. Str. Peer Group12.5
Character TTM
Beta0.624
Beta Downside0.570
Hurst Exponent0.505
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD13.18%
CAGR/Max DD1.10
CAGR/Mean DD5.10

Warnings

Choppy

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: IQLT MSCI Intl Quality Factor

The iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF (IQLT) tracks an index of large- and mid-capitalization stocks across developed international markets, excluding the United States. The fund employs a rules-based strategy to select companies demonstrating high quality based on three specific metrics: high return on equity, low year-over-year earnings volatility, and low financial leverage as measured by debt-to-equity ratios.

By prioritizing companies with low debt-to-equity, the fund targets businesses with conservative capital structures that are generally more resilient during periods of rising interest rates or credit contraction. This methodology often leads to higher allocations in sectors like Consumer Staples and Health Care, which typically maintain more stable cash flows compared to cyclical industries. Investors can evaluate these fundamental quality metrics in greater detail on ValueRay.

The fund maintains a policy of investing at least 80% of its assets in the underlying index components or securities with identical economic profiles. This approach provides exposure to established non-U.S. corporations that prioritize efficient capital allocation and consistent profitability over aggressive growth or high leverage.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Monetary policy shifts in Europe and Japan impact relative equity valuations
  • Global economic growth cycles dictate performance of high return on equity constituents
  • Strengthening US dollar creates currency translation headwinds for international fund holdings
  • Corporate earnings stability across developed markets drives underlying index price action
  • Interest rate fluctuations influence valuations for companies with low debt-to-equity ratios
What is the price of IQLT shares?

As of June 01, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 49.37 with a total of 1,156,972 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.26%, over one month by +1.06%, over three months by +1.00% and over the past year by +16.85%.

Is IQLT a buy, sell or hold?

MSCI Intl Quality Factor has no consensus analysts rating.