(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
Avg Turnover: 46.5M
Warnings
Choppy
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
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.
- 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
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%.
MSCI Intl Quality Factor has no consensus analysts rating.