iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) Stock Price & Analysis
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) is trading at USD 223.15, down 0.64% today, as of October 23, 2026 at 14:02 UTC (US market open; quotes may be delayed), according to Nexqual market data.
QUAL last closed at USD 223.15; today's session has ranged USD 223.1–223.68 on volume of 44,625 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 185.89–228.13 (BTS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 14:02 UTC.
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Key facts (QUAL)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +14.8% vs S&P 500 +14.5%; 5Y +66.7% vs S&P 500 +77.1%.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (QUAL)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +14.8% | +66.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.5% | +77.1% |
| Per year | +14.8% | +10.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 11.9% | 16.5% |
| Max drawdown | -9.0% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -27.9% (Dec 2021→Oct 2022) |
QUAL options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 14.5% | ±3.3% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 14.9% | ±4.7% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 14.8% | ±5.7% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 16.1% | ±9.0% |
30-day implied volatility 13.4% vs 8.5% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.17. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 14:02 UTC)
| Price | USD 223.15 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.64% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 223.15 |
| Open | USD 223.15 |
| Day Range | USD 223.1 – 223.68 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 185.89 – 228.13 |
| Volume | 44,625 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | BTS |
Technical Analysis (QUAL)
Nexqual's technical model rates QUAL "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 14:02 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 45.25 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 223.36) |
| MACD | 0.59 (positive) |
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTUM | iShares MSCI USA Momentum Facto | USD 289.06 | ▲ 0.17% |
| USMV | iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor | USD 102.92 | ▼ 0.57% |
| SPHQ | Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | USD 83.21 | ▼ 0.76% |
| VLUE | iShares MSCI USA Value Factor E | USD 193.51 | ▼ 0.15% |
| MOAT | VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ET | USD 112.27 | ▼ 0.74% |
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