Is Fidelity Quality Factor ETF (FQAL) a Strong ETF Right Now?
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The Fidelity Quality Factor ETF (FQAL) offers broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend category and was launched on 09/12/2016. It is a smart beta exchange traded fund, designed for investors who believe in smart stock selection strategies.
FQAL is a low-cost ETF with an expense ratio of 0.15%. It seeks to match the performance of the Fidelity U.S. Quality Factor Index and reflects the performance of large and mid-cap U.S. companies with a higher quality profile.
The ETF has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.36% and holds approximately 133 stocks. It has a heaviest allocation in the Information Technology sector and its top 10 holdings account for approximately 31.71% of total assets.
In terms of performance, FQAL has lost about -0.37% so far this year, trading between $44.73 and $54.48. It has a beta of 0.98 and standard deviation of 17.23%, effectively diversifying company-specific risk.
Investors looking for alternatives to FQAL can consider iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) or SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), both of which track the S&P 500 Index. Alternatively, they can consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs for cheaper and lower-risk options.
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