iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About EQLT

What does EQLT invest in?

The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF is designed to mirror the performance of a specific index. This index primarily consists of shares from larger and mid-sized companies operating in developing economies, chosen for their strong financial health and superior characteristics, which are identified by evaluating various key financial metrics.

What is the expense ratio of EQLT?

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF (EQLT) charges an expense ratio of 0.35%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is EQLT?

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF (EQLT) manages $11.0M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is EQLT actively managed or an index fund?

EQLT is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (EQLT's is 0.35%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was EQLT launched?

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF (EQLT) launched in September 2024 and is managed by IShares.

How has EQLT performed?

EQLT's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.