Is iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF (GARP) a Strong ETF Right Now?
From Nasdaq: 2025-02-20 06:20:06
The iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF (GARP) debuted on 01/14/2020, providing investors exposure to the Style Box – All Cap Growth category. Smart beta ETFs like GARP track non-cap weighted strategies, aiming to beat the market through stock selection based on fundamental characteristics. GARP has $349.28 million in assets and a 0.15% expense ratio.
The MSCI USA Quality GARP Select Index, which GARP seeks to match, includes U.S. large and mid-cap growth stocks with favorable value and quality characteristics. GARP’s sector exposure is highest in Information Technology at 47.90%, with top holdings including Broadcom Inc and Meta Platforms Inc Class A.
Year-to-date, GARP has gained 5.29% and is up 0% over the last 12 months. With a beta of 1.07 and 145 holdings, GARP effectively diversifies company-specific risk. Investors seeking alternatives can consider Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF and iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF in the same segment.
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