# iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/QUAL · data as of 2026-10-23 14:45 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL), nexqual.com/QUAL" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 223.18 (-0.62% today) · US market open, as of October 23, 2026 at 14:45 UTC; quotes may be delayed. Prev close 224.58 · day 222.5–223.68 · 52w 185.89–228.13 · market cap null · BTS

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +14.9% vs S&P 500 +14.5%; 5Y +66.7% vs S&P 500 +77.2%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +14.9% | +66.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.5% | +77.2% |
| Per year | +14.9% | +10.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 11.9% | 16.5% |
| Max drawdown | -9.0% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -27.9% (Dec 2021→Oct 2022) |

## Peers
MTUM (iShares MSCI USA Momentum Facto) USD 291.47 +1.01% · USMV (iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor) USD 102.94 -0.55% · SPHQ (Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF) USD 83.3 -0.64% · VLUE (iShares MSCI USA Value Factor E) USD 193.46 -0.18% · MOAT (VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ET) USD 111.86 -1.11%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/QUAL · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | 28 | 14.5% | ±3.3% |
| 2026-12-18 | 56 | 14.9% | ±4.7% |
| 2027-01-15 | 84 | 14.8% | ±5.7% |
| 2027-04-16 | 175 | 16.1% | ±9.0% |